How to Plan Inventory Before Chinese New Year
Quick Answer Plan inventory before Chinese New Year carefully, or a normal reorder can become a stockout, rushed production request, or expensive air shipment. Many sellers react by ordering far too early and tying up cash. I find a better solution in SKU-level planning: match demand, available stock, supplier capacity, production time, inspection, and shipping […]
Payment Terms with Chinese Factories in 2026: T/T, L/C, Escrow and Buyer Risk
Quick Answer Payment terms with Chinese factories can determine how much money I expose before I can verify production, quality, and delivery. A poorly timed payment may leave a buyer with limited leverage. I reduce that risk by matching payment milestones with supplier checks, written specifications, inspections, and clear release conditions. For most buyers, no […]
How to Prepare HS Codes for Products from China
Quick Answer HS Codes can become a serious problem when importers rely on a product name or copy a supplier’s declaration without checking the details. A vague description may create customs questions, tax uncertainty, shipment delays, or rework. I reduce this risk by preparing complete product information first, then requesting destination-specific confirmation. To prepare HS […]
China Factory Audit Checklist: What to Inspect Before You Sign
Quick Answer A China factory audit checklist helps us avoid one of the most expensive sourcing mistakes: trusting supplier claims before we understand what sits behind them. A polished website, quick quotation, or attractive certificate can create confidence too early. We use an audit to compare the supplier’s story with its actual factory, processes, controls, […]
What Documents Are Needed for Shipping from China?
Quick Answer Documents needed for shipping from China can become a serious problem when a buyer treats paperwork as an afterthought. Missing information may delay dispatch, create customs questions, or produce unexpected costs. I help coordinate sourcing and shipping, and I have seen how a simple mismatch between a supplier’s packing details and a logistics […]
How to Ship from China to Your Home or Office
Quick Answer Ship from China successfully requires more than choosing the lowest freight quote. I have seen small shipments become expensive because product details, packaging, customs information, or delivery responsibilities were unclear. By defining the cargo, destination, timing, and risk level before dispatch, I can help buyers choose a practical shipping method and avoid preventable […]
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading Explained
Quick Answer A Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading can look like routine shipping paperwork, but confusion between them often creates avoidable questions when goods are ready to leave China. When buyers know what each document does, who prepares it, and when to review it, they can communicate more clearly with suppliers and […]
Amazon FBA Prep in China: Labels, Cartons, and Inspection
Quick Answer Amazon FBA prep in China is often treated as a simple labeling task, but that assumption can create expensive problems. A product may have a barcode and still be assigned to the wrong SKU, packed in the wrong carton, or shipped against an outdated plan. I reduce this risk by aligning labels, packaging, […]
How to Arrange Door-to-Door Shipping from China
Quick Answer Door-to-door shipping from China can look simple when a supplier offers one quote and promises delivery to your warehouse, home, or fulfillment center. The risk appears when the scope is unclear. Buyers may face surprise charges, incomplete paperwork, delayed customs clearance, or goods leaving China before they are actually ready. We help buyers […]
How to Combine Products from Multiple Factories into One Shipment
Quick Answer When you combine products from multiple factories, the process can look simple from outside China: ask each supplier to send goods to one warehouse, then ship everything together. In practice, one late supplier, failed inspection, damaged cartons, or missing labels can delay the whole order and create costly inventory gaps. **To combine products […]
