{"id":148,"date":"2021-02-23T08:18:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T08:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/china-docshipper.uiart.io\/en\/2024\/12\/26\/sourcing-guide-from-china\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T16:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:23:54","slug":"sourcing-guide-china-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/sourcing\/sourcing-guide-china-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sourcing Goods From China: Import Guide in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"148\" class=\"elementor elementor-148\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a804c41b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a804c41b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-647a1d90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-theme-text-box-widget\" data-id=\"647a1d90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-theme-text-box-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"counter-card-wrap-2\">\r\n                        <div class=\"details\">\r\n                <h3 class=\"counter-number\">In short \u26a1<\/h3>                <span class=\"counter-card-text\"><p>Sourcing goods from China means managing a structured procurement process to find reliable factories, trading companies, or sourcing agents, lock precise product specs and compliance, and control quality, lead times, and landed cost. It requires clear Incoterms, written QC\/inspection steps, validated HS codes and paperwork, and planning around Chinese New Year and peak-season capacity risks.<\/p><\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bf15c3b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2bf15c3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6814d1ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"6814d1ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"27693\" class=\"elementor elementor-27693\" 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href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/contact\/\">Free shipping quote 24h<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #ad1225;\">\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"text-align: start; color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/sarah-a-docshipper\/sourcing-consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I want to talk to a sourcing expert<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a902fb0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a902fb0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9c8a9f35\" data-id=\"9c8a9f35\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8ea8474 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8ea8474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to prepare your business before you start sourcing in China<\/h2><p><strong>Sourcing goods from China<\/strong> goes smoothly when you treat it like a procurement project, not a shopping trip.<\/p><p>You\u2019re about to make decisions that affect <strong>landed cost<\/strong>, <strong>lead time<\/strong>, <strong>quality control<\/strong>, and even whether <em>customs clearance<\/em> will block your shipment.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve seen importers lose weeks because they started talking MOQs and prices before locking specs, compliance, and the right buying channel.<\/p><p>One quick reality check, the <strong>WCO<\/strong> classification and documentation rules don\u2019t care if you\u2019re \u201cjust testing\u201d a product, your <strong>HS code<\/strong>, <strong>commercial invoice<\/strong>, and <strong>packing list<\/strong> still need to be correct.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d4017c9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d4017c9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae91e7e2\" data-id=\"ae91e7e2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fa109eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fa109eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Clarify your product, budget, and compliance requirements<\/h3><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28392 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Planning-representation.jpg\" alt=\"Planning representation\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Planning-representation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Planning-representation-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p><p>Last quarter, we watched a buyer approve a \u201cperfect\u201d sample, then discover the bulk used a slightly different plastic, and the <strong>import regulations<\/strong> in their market treated it as a different category.<\/p><p>That\u2019s the hidden trap in <strong>China sourcing<\/strong>, if your specs aren\u2019t written, you\u2019re negotiating opinions.<\/p><p>Start with a simple product file that your supplier cannot misunderstand.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Product spec sheet<\/strong>, dimensions, materials, tolerances, color codes, packaging, labeling, and carton drop test requirements<\/li><li><strong>Compliance<\/strong>, target market standards (think ISO-type test methods when relevant), certificates, restricted substances, required markings<\/li><li><strong>Cost model<\/strong>, target unit price, target <em>landed cost<\/em>, tooling costs for <strong>OEM manufacturing<\/strong> or <strong>ODM manufacturing<\/strong>, and budget for inspections<\/li><li><strong>Procurement constraints<\/strong>, acceptable <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/sourcing\/moq-minimum-order-quantity-meaning-types-negociation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MOQs<\/strong><\/a>, payment terms, and required <strong>lead time<\/strong> including buffers for peak season<\/li><\/ul><p>To keep your supplier selection clean, separate <strong>must-haves<\/strong> from <strong>nice-to-haves<\/strong> before you request quotations.<\/p><p>This is also where you plan your import paperwork, because product compliance affects documents and taxes.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a quick checklist you can reuse before you contact any <strong>sourcing china suppliers<\/strong>.<\/p><ul><li><strong>HS code<\/strong> hypothesis validated with your broker, plus duty and VAT assumptions<\/li><li><strong>Customs clearance<\/strong> document set defined, commercial invoice fields, packing list format, and marking rules<\/li><li>Quality targets written as measurable criteria, not \u201cgood quality\u201d wording<\/li><li><strong>Inspection budget<\/strong> and timing defined, pre-production, during production, or final random inspection<\/li><li><strong>Timeline<\/strong> includes Chinese New Year, factory shutdowns, and port congestion windows<\/li><\/ul><p>If you sell online, plan differently, <strong>product sourcing from China for ecommerce<\/strong> usually needs tighter packaging specs, barcode accuracy, and returns risk control.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element 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you\u2019ll feel it everywhere<\/strong>, slower answers, fuzzy accountability, and surprises on price breaks.<\/p><p>When you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/sourcing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sourcing goods from China<\/strong><\/a>, what you\u2019re really choosing is your control level in <strong>vendor management<\/strong> and <strong>supply chain management<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Factories can be ideal for customization and cost, but you\u2019ll manage communication, tooling, and capacity risk more directly.<\/p><p>Trading companies can reduce friction, but you may sacrifice transparency on the real manufacturer and margin structure.<\/p><p>Sourcing agents or <strong>china direct sourcing services<\/strong> can speed up <strong>supplier selection<\/strong>, audits, and negotiation, especially if you\u2019re new or scaling fast.<\/p><p>This quick comparison helps you decide what fits your procurement reality.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Option<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best when<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main upside<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main risk<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Factory (manufacturer)<\/strong><\/td><td>You need customization, stable volumes, <strong>OEM manufacturing<\/strong><\/td><td>Lower unit cost, clearer technical control<\/td><td>Harder communication, capacity swings, weaker export paperwork support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Trading company<\/strong><\/td><td>You want speed, multi-SKU bundling, smaller MOQs<\/td><td>Convenience, easier coordination across suppliers<\/td><td>Less transparency, mixed quality sources, pricing layers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sourcing agent \/ sourcing services<\/strong><\/td><td>You need on-the-ground qualification, audits, and tighter control<\/td><td>Faster vetting, better negotiation support, inspection coordination<\/td><td>Quality depends on the agent, fees, conflicts of interest if 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when you ask for a <strong>purchase order<\/strong> and delivery date.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve seen this most during peak season and right before Chinese New Year, when real capacity tightens and lead times suddenly \u201cupdate.\u201d<\/p><p>The <strong>ICC Incoterms Committee<\/strong> makes one point very clear, trade terms define responsibilities, and that changes your risk more than a small unit price difference.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06a68c31 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"06a68c31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7047f57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"d7047f57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcb419ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcb419ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Use online platforms, fairs, and sourcing services without falling for scams<\/h3><p>We once reviewed a case where the \u201cfactory\u201d had great photos, fast replies, and a too-good-to-be-true price, then pushed an <strong>escrow payment<\/strong> outside the platform.<\/p><p>You can guess what happened next, the bank account name didn\u2019t match the company name on the quote.<\/p><p>When you\u2019re doing <strong>China sourcing<\/strong> via platforms, treat every first contact like a lead that must earn trust.<\/p><p>Use these channels, and use them with guardrails.<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Online B2B platforms<\/strong>, great for breadth and first filtering, but verify identity and production capability<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trade fairs<\/strong>, better for face-to-face qualification and seeing samples, but follow up with factory verification<\/li>\n<li><strong>china direct sourcing services<\/strong>, useful when you need local language, faster audits, and on-site checks<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Here are the red flags we tell you to act on immediately.<\/p><ul>\n<li>Supplier refuses a video call walk-through of the workshop and warehouse<\/li>\n<li>Bank account beneficiary doesn\u2019t match the registered company<\/li>\n<li>They \u201ccan do any product,\u201d but can\u2019t explain process steps or quality checkpoints<\/li>\n<li>They push <strong>trade assurance<\/strong> alternatives that remove your protection<\/li>\n<li>They avoid discussing <strong>factory audit<\/strong> or <strong>product inspection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If you\u2019re shortlisting <strong>sourcing china suppliers<\/strong>, ask for traceable proof, business license, export records if available, and sample shipment references.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b26b5ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b26b5ee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27abeed4\" data-id=\"27abeed4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5700326b overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5700326b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e6677df3\" data-id=\"e6677df3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59b3ac4d elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59b3ac4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Verify factories, check MOQs and prices, and negotiate terms that work for you<\/h3><p>Want a negotiation tip that saves you money and headaches in <strong>sourcing goods from China<\/strong>?<\/p><p>Stop negotiating only unit price, negotiate the whole operating system, <strong>MOQs<\/strong>, defect policy, payment protection, and Incoterms.<\/p><p>Use this step-by-step workflow to keep supplier selection and negotiation disciplined.<\/p><p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Confirm legal identity and scope, business license, address match, ownership of the bank account.<\/p><p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Validate capability, process, equipment, QC checkpoints, and whether they do <strong>OEM manufacturing<\/strong> or <strong>ODM manufacturing<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Quote normalization, same specs, same packaging, same Incoterms, same lead time assumptions.<\/p><p><strong>Step 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/costs-supply-chain-import-export\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cost<\/a><\/strong> and risk review, compare <em>landed cost<\/em> not just EXW price, include tooling, inspection, freight forwarding, and import duties.<\/p><p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Contract and <strong>purchase order<\/strong> terms, QC standard, AQL or defect thresholds, rework\/replacement, IP clauses, late delivery penalties.<\/p><p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Payment safety, consider <strong>letter of credit<\/strong> for larger orders, or staged payments tied to inspection milestones.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll notice fast that many \u201ccheap\u201d quotes are really <strong>EXW<\/strong> with hidden logistics work pushed onto you.<\/p><p>So bring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/exw-fob-cif-alibaba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Incoterms<\/a><\/strong> into the discussion early, <strong>EXW<\/strong>, <strong>FOB<\/strong>, or <strong>CIF<\/strong> changes who controls trucking, export clearance, and the risk point.<\/p><p>This table helps you compare suppliers beyond the sales pitch.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>What to compare<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to ask<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why it protects your margins<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MOQ and price breaks<\/strong><\/td><td>MOQ per SKU, color, packaging, and tiered pricing<\/td><td>Prevents surprise MOQs and lets you plan inventory cashflow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lead time realism<\/strong><\/td><td>Production days, material sourcing time, peak season capacity, Chinese New Year shutdown dates<\/td><td>Reduces stockouts and expensive air freight later<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>QC and inspection access<\/strong><\/td><td>Who owns QC, can you do third-party inspection, what happens if it fails<\/td><td>Stops you paying for defects you can\u2019t sell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Trade terms<\/strong><\/td><td>EXW vs FOB vs CIF, what\u2019s included, export docs responsibility<\/td><td>Controls your logistics risk, freight forwarding choices, and total landed cost<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>When you lock the deal, keep the language unambiguous in the <strong>purchase order<\/strong>, and match it to the proforma invoice, <strong>commercial invoice<\/strong>, and packing list later.<\/p><p>If you want help connecting sourcing to freight forwarding and international shipping choices, we can coordinate the end-to-end flow at DocShipper, from supplier validation support to logistics planning, without turning it into a sales pitch.<\/p><p>One last practical note, if your delivery window crosses late January or February, build buffers.<\/p><p>Chinese New Year can stretch into weeks of ripple effects, including slower replies, delayed raw materials, and missed vessel cutoffs across ocean freight and air freight.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-db298625 overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"db298625\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e563d9c0\" data-id=\"e563d9c0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1913ca0 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" 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src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/China-sourcing-guide.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28395\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/China-sourcing-guide.png 1024w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/China-sourcing-guide-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/China-sourcing-guide-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/China-sourcing-guide-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/China-sourcing-guide-376x376.png 376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-02b090b6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"02b090b6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e2c6f510\" data-id=\"e2c6f510\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec128464 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec128464\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to manage product development, samples, and quality control<\/h2><p>Here\u2019s a moment we see all the time when <strong>sourcing goods from China<\/strong>, a supplier sends a \u201cperfect\u201d sample, production starts, and the bulk goods arrive slightly off. Colors drift, materials change, or packaging feels cheaper. From experience, this gap happens when <em>product development and quality control<\/em> are treated as a formality instead of a system.<\/p><p>We once worked with a buyer who approved samples over video calls only, then skipped pre-shipment inspection to save time. The result was a 12 percent defect rate and delayed deliveries, something the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ISO quality standards<\/strong><\/a> have warned about for years. <span style=\"color: #05224d\">Quality in China is controllable<\/span>, but only if you control it on the ground, step by step.<\/p><p>Before mass production, you need a simple checklist to stay aligned with the factory.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Golden sample sealed and signed<\/strong> by both you and the supplier.<\/li><li><strong>Clear product specs<\/strong>, materials, tolerances, and packaging rules.<\/li><li><strong>Pre-production inspection<\/strong> to validate raw materials.<\/li><li><strong>During production checks<\/strong> at 20 to 30 percent progress.<\/li><li><strong>Final random inspection<\/strong> before balance payment.<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #ad1225\">Skip one step<\/span>, and you invite surprises, especially during peak seasons or before Chinese New Year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-560666bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"560666bb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e2c2425\" data-id=\"8e2c2425\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-064a40aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"064a40aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to handle shipping, incoterms, and key risks when importing from China<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28393 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/incoterms.jpg\" alt=\"incoterms\" width=\"523\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/incoterms.jpg 400w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/incoterms-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/p><p>Direct tip. Never confirm a price when <strong>sourcing goods from China<\/strong> unless the Incoterm is crystal clear. We\u2019ve seen buyers celebrate a \u201ccheap\u201d EXW price, only to discover later that inland transport, export clearance, and port fees erased all margin.<\/p><p>One client learned this the hard way right before Chinese New Year, when trucking capacity vanished and rates doubled. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/iccwbo.org\/business-solutions\/incoterms-rules\/incoterms-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ICC Incoterms Committee<\/strong><\/a>, misunderstandings around Incoterms remain one of the top causes of trade disputes, and shipping delays.<\/p><p>To help you compare options fast, here\u2019s a practical view of common shipping setups.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Incoterm<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Your Control<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main Risk<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EXW<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>Hidden local costs in China<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FOB<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td>Port congestion and timing gaps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CIF<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>Limited control over freight quality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DAP \/ DDP<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Supplier markup on logistics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"color: #05224d;\">We usually recommend FOB<\/span> when you want balanced risk control, then manage freight with a partner who understands seasonality, inspections, and customs as one chain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0f946ada elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0f946ada\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b601cb2\" data-id=\"4b601cb2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b34449c overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b34449c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-89efa784\" data-id=\"89efa784\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a67f9bbe elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a67f9bbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Alert<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b29604dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b29604dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChoosing the wrong Incoterm can erase your profit without you noticing<strong>.<\/strong> DocShipper compares <strong>EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP\/DDP<\/strong> for your lane, then manages freight, customs, and insurance as one chain.<br>Lock transparent costs before you confirm any supplier price.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353d3997 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"353d3997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-905814a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"905814a8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a5c1e09\" data-id=\"4a5c1e09\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2e72b78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2e72b78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Conclusion<\/h2><p>So where does this leave you after exploring <strong>sourcing goods from China<\/strong>? If you\u2019re asking whether it\u2019s risky or manageable, the real answer is simple. It\u2019s predictable when you apply structure, timing awareness, and control at every step.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve seen importers turn China into a growth engine, and others lose sleep over avoidable mistakes. <span style=\"color:#AD1225\">The difference is execution<\/span>, not luck.<\/p><p>Here are the key takeaways you should walk away with.<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Product clarity and inspections<\/strong> protect you more than friendly supplier promises.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incoterms define your true cost<\/strong>, not just the unit price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chinese New Year and peak seasons<\/strong> must be planned months ahead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-the-ground coordination<\/strong> reduces risk, delays, and margin erosion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3e9ad78 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a3e9ad78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0e15d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c0e15d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ | Sourcing goods from China: how to find reliable suppliers, control quality, and protect your margins<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-244e7d42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-accordion-faq-widget\" data-id=\"244e7d42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-accordion-faq-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"goal-area\">\r\n            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                <div class=\"faq-tab-area faq-accordion\">\r\n                    <div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"faq-tabContent\">\r\n                        <div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"docshipper-faq\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-area-2 accordion\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 show\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How do I start sourcing goods from China if I only have a small budget or I\u2019m testing a new product?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:block\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>Treat it as a low\u2011risk pilot. Focus on:<br>1) Choosing the right channel<\/p><ul><li>Use B2B platforms (Alibaba, Global Sources, Made\u2011in\u2011China) for:<\/li><li>Low MOQs<\/li><li>Many suppliers to compare<\/li><li>Consider wholesale markets \/ stock sellers for:<\/li><li>Ready\u2011made products, no customization<\/li><li>Very small test quantities<\/li><\/ul><p>2) Structuring your first order<\/p><ul><li>Keep SKUs limited (1\u20133 variants) to avoid spreading your cash.<\/li><li>Accept slightly higher unit prices in exchange for:<\/li><li>Lower MOQ<\/li><li>Clear QC process (inspection allowed)<\/li><li>Use simple terms: FOB or CIF for early orders so you don\u2019t have to manage too much local China logistics.<\/li><\/ul><p>3) Reducing risk<\/p><ul><li>Always pay via secure methods (platform escrow, PayPal for samples, or bank transfer to the company, not a personal account).<\/li><li>Pay 30% deposit \/ 70% after pre\u2011shipment inspection, even on small orders when possible.<\/li><li>Start with one supplier you can manage closely, instead of many tiny tests everywhere.<\/li><\/ul>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How can I practically source goods from China without traveling there?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>You can build a fully remote sourcing process if you layer tools and partners correctly:<br>1) Find and shortlist suppliers<\/p><ul><li>Use trusted B2B platforms, plus:<\/li><li>Filter by years on platform, export markets, and certifications.<\/li><li>Ask for live video calls and factory walk\u2011throughs.<\/li><li>Cross\u2011check: business license, address, and bank account beneficiary name.<\/li><\/ul><p>2) Validate and negotiate remotely<\/p><ul><li>Ask for:<\/li><li>Detailed photos\/videos of production lines and warehouse.<\/li><li>References of past clients in your region (if possible).<\/li><li>Use a standardized RFQ (same specs, Incoterms, quantities) for all suppliers.<\/li><li>Negotiate not just price but:<\/li><li>MOQ per color\/SKU<\/li><li>Lead time<\/li><li>Inspection access<\/li><li>Defect\/rework policy<\/li><\/ul><p>3) Control quality and shipments<\/p><ul><li>Hire a third\u2011party inspection company in China for:<\/li><li>Pre\u2011production, during production, and\/or final random inspection.<\/li><li>Use a freight forwarder (or a sourcing company) to:<\/li><li>Arrange pick\u2011up at factory<\/li><li>Handle export clearance and international freight<\/li><li>Coordinate with your customs broker<\/li><\/ul><p>This way you never need to step on a plane, but still keep eyes and hands on the ground.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How do I avoid \u201ctoo good to be true\u201d prices that end up destroying my margins later?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>Unrealistically low quotes usually hide one (or more) of these problems:<\/p><ul><li>Lower grade materials than you specified (or no written specs at all).<\/li><li>Hidden charges in logistics (EXW with expensive local fees, surprise packaging costs, documentation fees).<\/li><li>Future \u201cquality fading\u201d (good first order, cheaper components in later orders).<\/li><\/ul><p>To protect yourself:<\/p><ul><li>Force all suppliers to quote on:<\/li><li>The same written specs and packaging<\/li><li>The same Incoterm (e.g. FOB)<\/li><li>The same order quantity and lead time<\/li><li>Ask for a cost breakdown (materials, packaging, tooling, assembly) for complex products.<\/li><li>Build \u201cquality and stability\u201d into the purchase order:<\/li><li>Golden sample reference<\/li><li>Clear defect thresholds (AQL)<\/li><li>Rework\/compensation terms if inspections fail<\/li><\/ul><p>If one quote is much cheaper than the pack:<\/p><ul><li>Ask very specific questions about materials, processes, testing, and packaging.<\/li><li>Assume something is being removed to reach that price and verify it explicitly.<\/li><\/ul>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            I\u2019m an Amazon \/ ecommerce seller, what sourcing mistakes from China hurt online sellers the most?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>The most damaging mistakes for ecommerce and FBA sellers are usually operational, not just \u201cbad suppliers\u201d:<\/p><ul><li>Vague packaging specs<\/li><li>Result: cartons rejected by Amazon, barcodes unreadable, higher prep fees.<\/li><li>Fix: send exact carton dimensions, weight limits, label placement diagrams, and FNSKU examples.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Ignoring compliance and documentation<\/li><li>Result: listings blocked, goods stuck at customs, forced recalls.<\/li><li>Fix: confirm needed tests and certificates (safety, EMC, food contact, etc.) before production.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>No backup supplier<\/li><li>Result: stockouts and lost ranking when one factory has delays.<\/li><li>Fix: qualify 2\u20133 suppliers over time, and move part of your volume once you stabilize.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Relying only on photos for QC<\/li><li>Result: color differences, poor finishing, high return rates and bad reviews.<\/li><li>Fix:<\/li><li>Approve physical golden samples.<\/li><li>Run at least a final inspection before balance payment.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Not planning around Chinese New Year and peak seasons<\/li><li>Result: urgent air freight, which kills margin.<\/li><li>Fix: build inventory early and place POs at least 2\u20133 months before critical sales periods.<\/li><\/ul>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How can I use sourcing agents or third\u2011party services in China without losing control or overpaying? 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