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A clearer view
of sourcing.

Practical guides for buying from China. Know what to ask, what to check and what to plan before your next order.

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Start here / Sourcing guide

Plan your first order from China: prepare a sourcing brief, compare suppliers, approve samples, agree payment terms and organise inspection and shipping.

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Supplier verification

How to verify a supplier in China before you pay

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Check a Chinese supplier’s legal identity, production capability, samples and payment details before committing to a purchase order or sending a deposit.

Shipping & costs

Beyond the unit price: calculate your landed cost

3 min read

Build a landed-cost estimate for imports from China, including goods, freight, insurance, customs charges and local delivery before comparing supplier prices.