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Sourcing from China, explained plainly.
Guides written by the team that handles the orders: finding factories, negotiating, inspecting and shipping to 120+ countries.
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Guides written by the team that handles the orders: finding factories, negotiating, inspecting and shipping to 120+ countries.
Finding Suppliers
How to find a manufacturer in China: where to search, factory vs trading company, verification steps, sampling and the red flags we see most often.
16 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Shipping & Logistics
DDP shipping from China explained: what a delivered duty paid quote covers, 2026 per-kg pricing, transit times, grey-channel risks and what to ask a forwarder.
13 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Amazon FBA
How to ship from China to Amazon FBA without rejections: FNSKU labeling, prep rules, three shipping routes, timelines and per-unit prep costs from a China team.
11 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Costs & Pricing
China sourcing agent fees in 2026: commission vs flat fee vs retainer, what is included, the hidden-margin trap and a worked USD 20,000 order example.
9 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Quality Control
A practical pre-shipment inspection checklist for China orders: when PSI happens, AQL sampling explained, what inspectors test, cost, and what to do on a fail.
6 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Finding Suppliers
Alibaba vs 1688 compared on price, MOQ, language, payment, protection and shipping, plus when a 1688 sourcing agent is the cheaper way to buy factory-direct.
2 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Risk & Scams
How to avoid scams when buying from China: 12 supplier red flags, safe payment terms, license verification steps and what you can realistically do if scammed.
29 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
Shipping & Logistics
Sea freight vs air freight from China: how LCL, FCL, air and express are priced, real transit times, hidden fees and a worked cost example to Los Angeles.
25 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
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