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Sourcing FAQs

I’m interested in your service but how do we get started?

Contact us with your product details and we will be on the move. You will get prices in EXW terms if you intend to visit Yiwu Market, alternatively we will quote you prices in FOB, CFR or DAP if you don’t have time to travel.

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I want a product custom made in China. Can you help?

Absolutely. The most challenging parts in customization are screening for the right manufacturer and getting your specs understood by the factory.

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Can you organize everything for me so all I need to do is unpacking the container at my door?

Well it depends. Some forwarders can clear customs for import, handle import duty and taxes and haul the container to your location in countries such as United States. This case we pay all costs in bringing the goods to you except unloading, and you bear the minimum obligations.

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I’ve found a supplier at alibaba. Can you help?

Yes we can. Some sellers at Alibaba pose to be factory while they actually put your order elsewhere causing a lot of quality and delivery issues. We will verify the supplier, evaluate its competency and recommend finding new supplier when necessary.

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Can I buy a few samples and see how it sells?

If by samples you mean stock available at suppliers booth that can be bought right away, then the answer is yes.

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I want to source brand name products. Can you help?

No we can’t. Brand name products have their own distributorship and sales network. You need to go for that channel.

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I want to source copy products. Can you do this for me?

Sorry we can’t. We’re not in a position to source product that infringes intellectual property rights law.

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What’s the total cost of importing from China? I need to work out my finances.

Depending on the trade terms stipulated in the contract, you may need to pay for the following costs (I assume you come to Yiwu Market where suppliers quote you EXW price, and you purchase from a number of suppliers to fill a container):

merchandise cost
agent’s fee
inland charge
international freight
import customs clearance
import duty & taxes
cargo transportation to your warehouse

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What’s inland charge?

Inland charge is the combined costs of bringing the goods to the port of export and completing customs formalities under the trade term of EXW Yiwu. It consists of the following costs:

carriage to Ningbo or Shanghai port
space booking
documentation
customs declaration
THC – Terminal Handling Charge (unloading and loading fee at the port)

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Can you please explain the incoterms as I am new to importing?

There are quite a few International Commercial Terms pre-defined by the International Chamber of Commerce and used worldwide, and the terms we often come across are EXW, FOB, CFR and DAP.