Insights and guides for importing from China
Strategy, quality, customs and costs explained by those who manage it on the ground.
We visited three factories for the same ceiling fan: why we chose one and ruled out two
The factory that looked best on paper was the first we ruled out. A real sourcing case for an LED ceiling fan, and why cross-checking the numbers and being on-site changes the decision.
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True landed cost: the 7 hidden costs of importing from China
The factory price is just the tip of the iceberg. If you calculate your margin on the FOB price, you're in for a surprise at destination. We go through the seven costs almost no one adds up front.
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NNN vs. NDA agreements: how to truly protect your product in China
The Western NDA that works so well for you in Europe is practically useless before a Chinese court. Here's what an NNN agreement is and why it's the right tool to shield your design.
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Quality control at origin: why on-site inspection is your best insurance
Catching a defect once the container is already at port costs ten times more than catching it on the production line. Here's how factory quality control works and why it changes everything.
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