Practical China sourcing and procurement guides for businesses worldwide.
Importing from China to the USA in 2026? Check HTS codes, Section 301 duties, customs paperwork and true landed costs before paying a supplier.
Read The ArticleSourcing consumer goods from China for the EU? Follow a practical GPSR checklist for responsible persons, safety files, labels, online listings and 2026 customs changes.
Read The ArticleFactory audit or pre-shipment inspection in China? Compare what each checks, when to book it, evidence to request and the limits of each service.
Read The ArticleShopify buyers leave at shipping? Diagnose rate surprises, show delivery costs earlier and calculate a free-shipping threshold without erasing profits.
Read The ArticleAmazon TACoS vs ACoS explained with formulas, a worked sales example, contribution margin and the traps that make low TACoS misleading.
Read The ArticleCompare Chinese factories and trading companies on MOQ, cost, quality and verification. Includes 300-unit and 1,000-unit examples, a scorecard and RFQ template.
Read The ArticleChinese supplier changed bank details? Use nine verification checks, payment red flags, email templates and a checklist before sending a deposit or balance.
Read The ArticleCompare 1688 vs Alibaba beyond unit prices: payment, sourcing, freight and import costs, with a 300-unit example, break-even calculation and Chinese RFQ template.
Read The ArticleCheck whether supplier MOQ applies per colour, size or total order. Compare variant quantities, carton multiples and cash requirements with worked examples.
Read The ArticleCompare Alibaba Ready to Ship and customised orders by stock, branding, dispatch timing and total cash needed, with a worked first-order example.
Read The ArticlePlan China supplier payment milestones with a worked 30/70 example, inspection release checklist and bilingual message before paying the balance.
Read The ArticleUse a golden sample approval template with revision IDs, acceptance limits, retained samples and a bilingual factory message before production.
Read The ArticleCalculate Amazon Sponsored Products placement-adjusted bids, dynamic bidding ceilings and a margin-based CPC limit with practical worked examples.
Read The ArticleCompare Chinese supplier quotations using a common specification, a first-order cost table and a bilingual clarification message before choosing a supplier.
Read The ArticleUnderstand Alibaba Trade Assurance payment routes, order specifications and evidence to keep, with a practical pre-payment checklist for buyers.
Read The ArticleFind where Shopify visitors stop buying, check the September 2026 analytics change, and use a practical mobile checkout and conversion diagnosis checklist.
Read The ArticleLearn how to negotiate an Alibaba sample fee credit, separate courier and tooling charges, and confirm the conditions with an English and Chinese message.
Read The ArticleDiagnose Amazon PPC clicks without sales using reporting checks, search intent, offer quality and a worked break-even CPC example before spending more.
Read The ArticleCalculate dimensional and chargeable weight, compare two carton designs, and send suppliers a packing-data checklist before accepting a freight quote.
Read The ArticleUse negative exact and phrase targeting carefully, review search-term evidence, and apply a practical decision log instead of a blanket no-sales rule.
Read The ArticleCompare FCA and FOB under Incoterms 2020, understand container handover, and use a quote checklist to avoid gaps or double-counted origin charges.
Read The ArticlePrepare a practical pre-shipment inspection brief covering specifications, quantities, defects, packaging and corrective action, with a worked example.
Read The ArticleUnderstand ACOS and ROAS with a worked product-margin example, break-even formulas and a practical checklist for reviewing Amazon advertising costs.
Read The ArticleBuild a practical ecommerce product photography brief with seven image roles, a backpack example and an approval checklist for accurate listing visuals.
Read The ArticleLearn how to discuss lower minimum order quantities with Chinese suppliers, compare the cost trade-offs and protect your product specifications.
Read The ArticleGet comparable supplier quotes with a clear product sourcing brief. Includes an RFQ template, specification checklist and a worked quotation example.
Read The ArticleA practical comparison checklist, worked example and approval template to help you review samples before committing to production.
Read The ArticleA practical guide to checking Chinese company records, matching supplier details and spotting questions to resolve before placing an order.
Read The ArticleOur current fees, the work included, external costs and a worked sourcing-and-samples budget.
Read The ArticleFrom the first product brief to supplier quotations, samples and payment milestones. Includes a worked comparison and a checklist you can use.
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