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Getting your China products through U.S. Customs: The 101
If you are importing products from China you need to do your homework to make sure your incoming shipments into the United States comply with U.S. Customs laws and regulations. Compliance with U.S. Customs laws and regulations is critical in avoiding yo....
Basic statistics any Chinese factory can understand
Whenever some product attributes can be measured, statistical tools can help understand the situation, prioritize improvement efforts, and even help those improvement efforts. For example, if you measure your product’s size, thickness, or chemi....
3 reasons to conduct production monitoring
Organized and disorganized factories have one thing in common: problems can occur at any time and affect production. A disorganized factory will typically be more prone to issues. But that’s not to say an organized factory is immune to accidents,....
5 keys to successful sourcing from China
If you were about to invest a million dollars in a company, you probably wouldn’t do it without a little research beforehand. Similarly, if you’re going to invest in sourcing products from China, you’d be wise to practice due diligence. S....
How to save money by asking for a quote in a foreign currency
The first negotiation with your first Chinese supplier is done! They can provide the exact part you need. They can deliver it on time. And they are even willing to price the parts in US dollars for you! You can send them USD to pay, just li....
China compliance: A basic checklist
With the last quarter of the year approaching and China increasing its scrutiny of foreign businesses operating in China, now seems like the right time to talk about what such businesses (WFOEs, joint ventures, representative offices) should be d....
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) – Why It’s Required by Chinese Suppliers
The Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) requirement specifies the lowest quantity of a certain product that a supplier is willing to sell. If the importer cannot reach the MOQ requirement, then the supplier is not willing to enter production. Supplier in....
The danger of choosing a “cheap” Chinese factory
One of the biggest mistakes importers make is to work with a “cheap” factory. The price is good, but you need to revise your expectations way, way down. Instead of “cheap” or “expensive” factories, I like to talk about “high-volume, low-com....
Manufacturing in India vs. China
Have you ever considered relocating your China manufacturing operations to another country? When buyers talk about sourcing from China, one of the most commonly mentioned challenges is the rising cost of labor. Double-digit increases in China’s m....