China Sourcing Agent Fees: How Much Should You Pay?

Many buyers fear overpaying a sourcing agent, but the bigger risk is paying less for work that does not protect the order. I see the right China sourcing agent fee as the total cost of the work included, not only a commission rate. A fair fee should match supplier search, quote checking, sampling, production follow-up, […]
China Sourcing Agent: What It Is, How It Works, and When You Need One

I see many importers lose money because they treat China sourcing as a price hunt. The low quote looks safe, then problems start. A China sourcing agent helps importers find suppliers, compare options, manage samples, follow production, check quality, arrange warehousing, and coordinate shipping[^1]. I use one when I need local execution in China, not […]