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China sourcing guides, written from the factory floor
Long-form, practical guides on importing from China — supplier verification, shipping terms, quality control, payments, and selling on Amazon. No fluff, just what actually works.
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Six in-depth guides covering the full journey from first supplier message to goods in your warehouse.
How to Import from China: The Complete Beginner's Guide
From finding a factory to clearing customs — every step of importing from China explained in plain English, with the real costs, timelines, and traps to avoid.
Incoterms 2020 Explained: EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP and the Rest
The 11 Incoterms 2020 rules decoded — who pays for what, where risk transfers, and which terms make sense for importers buying from China.
Yiwu Market Guide: Sourcing from the World's Largest Wholesale Market
How to navigate Yiwu International Trade Market's five districts, find real factory prices on small commodities, and avoid the tourist traps — a practical field guide.
AQL Inspection Guide: How Quality Control Sampling Really Works
Acceptable Quality Limits explained without the jargon: sample sizes, AQL 1.0/2.5/4.0 levels, defect classification, and how a real pre-shipment inspection runs.
How to Pay Chinese Suppliers: T/T, L/C, Escrow & the 30/70 Rule
Every payment method for China sourcing compared — wire transfers, letters of credit, Trade Assurance, PayPal — plus the deposit structures that actually protect you.
Starting Amazon FBA with Products from China: A Practical Playbook
From product research to freight forwarding into Amazon fulfillment centers — the full process of building a private-label FBA business on Chinese manufacturing.
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