Importing

The United States and China exchanged about 737 billion dollars in 2018 in goods and services. The imports totaled about $557.9 billion dollars, and the exports to China were about $179.3 billion….

Protecting Fragile Products During Importing When importing fragile products, it’s a good idea to ensure that you have packaging instructions for the manufacturer in place. Having to wait for a replacement shipment…

When importing from China, it’s critical to make sure you have a proper contract in place with your factory. Reviewing and properly understanding the paperwork is absolutely necessary. Below are some mistakes…

You might have heard some of what china sourcing agents do—negotiate prices with factories, arrange freight, and make sure that deliveries are made on schedule; but that’s only part of the responsibilities…

How you package your product can be one of its most important features. Oftentimes it will be the first way your customer gets to experience your product. Many businesses will have different…

Alibaba is one of the most widely known online marketplaces. It boasts a wide range of sellers and factories that advertise a large variety of products. Not all sellers and factories are equal though, and it is important to vet the seller you are looking at purchasing from.

When you import a shipment of products from any country, the freight costs are a pretty substantial part of the cost involved. There are many different factors that influence the freight charges and it is important to understand them if you are in charge of your companies logistics.

There are many distributors and wholesalers websites that advertise for factories in China. People don’t have to look far to find a product to buy from a stock. These companies often make grand promises that they fail to deliver on.

By now, it is widely understood that China is the world’s leading exporter of manufactured goods. They have been at the head of global manufacturing for some time. By being able to lower the costs of these products, many of these items have become much more affordable and accessible for public use.

Understanding Product Labelling Requirements in the US Under United States law, a product’s ‘country of origin’ must be properly marked. That being said, these requirements are by no means simple. Many different…