{"id":200,"date":"2023-01-13T08:18:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T08:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/china-docshipper.uiart.io\/en\/2024\/12\/26\/how-to-source-for-suppliers-in-china-our-full-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T16:44:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T16:44:13","slug":"suppliers-in-china-how-to-source-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/sourcing\/suppliers-in-china-how-to-source-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Suppliers in China: How to Source Products Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"200\" class=\"elementor elementor-200\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f49302f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f49302f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c341c88b elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-theme-text-box-widget\" data-id=\"c341c88b\" data-element_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>Suppliers in China can be reliable partners if you prepare carefully, define your product precisely, and run disciplined verification and quality control. To source products safely, you need clear specs, realistic pricing and MOQs, a suitable sourcing route (direct, marketplace, or agent), rigorous factory vetting, structured quotations, and inspections tied to payment and logistics terms.<\/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-b5087e22 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b5087e22\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a37d903 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"0a37d903\" data-element_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\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e85d57e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e85d57e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b23e07c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b23e07c\" data-element_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<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We hope you\u2019ll find this article genuinely useful, but remember, if you ever feel lost at any step, whether it\u2019s finding a supplier, validating quality, managing international shipping or customs,\u00a0 DocShipper can handle it all for you!<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ad1225;\"><a style=\"color: #ad1225; text-decoration: underline;\" 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-e6949c18 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e6949c18\" data-element_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-06c47229\" data-id=\"06c47229\" data-element_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-c7cf64ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7cf64ce\" data-element_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 before you search for suppliers in China<\/h2><p>If you\u2019re looking for <strong>suppliers in China<\/strong>, the prep work decides whether you\u2019ll get a stable <em>procurement<\/em> pipeline or a headache with shifting specs and surprise costs.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll notice fast that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/sourcing\/sourcing-guide-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sourcing from China <\/a><\/strong>isn\u2019t hard, it\u2019s the <em>details<\/em> that break deals, like unclear tolerances, missing compliance paperwork, or unrealistic lead times.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve seen importers \u201cfind a great factory\u201d in a day, then lose three weeks because they didn\u2019t lock the <strong>HS code<\/strong>, labeling rules, or even the <strong>minimum order quantity<\/strong> upfront.<\/p><p>One quick reference point that\u2019s worth keeping in mind is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wto.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WTO<\/strong><\/a> view on global value chains, China sits in the middle of many multi-tier supply chains, so you\u2019re often buying from a network, not a single workshop.<\/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-ed90c516 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ed90c516\" data-element_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-95f77461\" data-id=\"95f77461\" data-element_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-4eb5ef48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4eb5ef48\" data-element_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>Define your product, target price, and order volumes clearly<\/h3><p>Last month, we helped a buyer sourcing a \u201csimple\u201d stainless bottle, and the first sample arrived with the wrong steel grade because the spec said <strong>\u201c304 or equivalent\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p><p>That one fuzzy line changed the <strong>manufacturing cost<\/strong>, the corrosion resistance, and the whole customer review story.<\/p><p>When you start <strong>sourcing products from China<\/strong>, treat your RFQ like a mini contract manufacturing brief, not a casual message.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a practical workflow you can reuse before you contact any <strong>supplier of China<\/strong> options.<\/p><p><strong>Pre-sourcing workflow (what you lock before outreach):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Product definition:<\/strong> drawings, dimensions, materials, color codes, tolerances, packaging, carton drop test needs.<\/li><li><strong>Supplier type:<\/strong> decide if you need an<strong> OEM manufacturer\u00a0<\/strong> (your design) or an <strong>ODM manufacturer<\/strong> (their design with customization).<\/li><li><strong>Compliance:<\/strong> required<a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/product-compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>product certification<\/strong> and <\/a><strong>compliance documentation<\/strong> (CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, food-contact, etc.).<\/li><li><strong>Commercial targets:<\/strong> target ex-factory price, expected <strong>bulk purchasing<\/strong> tier, and realistic <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/sourcing\/moq-minimum-order-quantity-meaning-types-negociation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>minimum order quantity<\/strong>.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Operational constraints:<\/strong> <strong>lead time<\/strong>, quality level (AQL), acceptable defect list, and <strong>production capacity<\/strong> signals.<\/li><li><strong>Trade setup:<\/strong> preferred <strong>incoterms<\/strong> like <strong>FOB China<\/strong>, <strong>EXW factory<\/strong>, or <strong>CIF shipping<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><p>To keep yourself honest, use this short checklist before you send your first RFQ to Chinese suppliers.<\/p><ul><li>Do you have a clean spec pack, not just photos and a link?<\/li><li>Did you define your <strong>purchase order<\/strong> quantities for the first order and the next 2 reorders?<\/li><li>Is your target price aligned with the material and process (not a marketplace guess)?<\/li><li>Do you know the likely <strong>HS code<\/strong>, plus expected <strong>import duties<\/strong> and VAT\/GST in your country?<\/li><li>Did you write what \u201cacceptable quality\u201d means in measurable terms?<\/li><\/ul><p>If your answers feel vague, pause, because this is exactly where most supplier disputes are born.<\/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-160dd3bd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"160dd3bd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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\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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3130da74\" data-id=\"3130da74\" data-element_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-30ac5a10 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30ac5a10\" data-element_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-e769c736\" data-id=\"e769c736\" data-element_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-6397bb64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6397bb64\" data-element_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>Choose your sourcing route: direct, marketplaces, or sourcing agents<\/h3><p><strong>Decide your route before you message anyone.<\/strong><\/p><p>The best way to source products from China depends on how much control you need over <strong>supply chain management<\/strong>, how tight your timeline is, and how risky the category can be.<\/p><p>When you\u2019re <strong>sourcing Chinese suppliers<\/strong>, you typically choose between direct factory relationships, B2B marketplaces with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.alibaba.com\/s\/buyer\/knowledge?questionId=92572963d7b2496680fabbb2038ac60asgvpc278077001&amp;categoryId=9207651&amp;categoryId=9207651&amp;questionId2=20153048&amp;pageId=128&amp;category=9207651&amp;knowledge=20153048&amp;language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trade assurance<\/a><\/strong> or escrow-like protection, or a <strong>sourcing agent<\/strong> who manages supplier selection and negotiation.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve watched new importers push direct too early, then struggle with <strong>vendor negotiation<\/strong>, unclear<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/import-export\/incoterms-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">incoterms<\/a><\/strong>, and fragmented shipping, while experienced buyers often go direct because they already know how to run supplier audits and quality gates.<\/p><p>This quick comparison helps you pick the route that matches your risk tolerance and internal bandwidth.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Route<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical risks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to ask upfront<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Direct with factory<\/strong><\/td><td>Repeatable SKUs, long-term volume, tighter pricing<\/td><td>Harder <em>factory verification<\/em>, more work on QC and logistics<\/td><td>Business license, <strong>export license<\/strong>, <strong>production capacity<\/strong>, QC plan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Marketplace suppliers<\/strong><\/td><td>First tests, lighter procurement ops, quicker comparison<\/td><td>More traders, mixed transparency, specs drift<\/td><td>Are they a manufacturer or <strong>wholesale supplier<\/strong>? Ask for factory address and audit proof<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sourcing agent<\/strong><\/td><td>Complex products, compliance-heavy categories, low local bandwidth<\/td><td>Fees, misaligned incentives if not managed<\/td><td>How they run <strong>supplier audit<\/strong>, sampling, and <strong>quality inspection<\/strong> gates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cross-border e\u2011commerce<\/strong><\/td><td>Fast validation, small batches, content-led selling<\/td><td>Less customization, limited QC control, stockouts<\/td><td>MOQ flexibility, labeling, returns policy, shipping visibility<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>One more operational piece you shouldn\u2019t ignore, whichever route you pick, is who handles <strong>freight forwarding<\/strong>, <strong>customs clearance<\/strong>, and shipment documents like the <strong>bill of lading<\/strong>.<\/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-3fbe966d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3fbe966d\" data-element_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-2fcf3167\" data-id=\"2fcf3167\" data-element_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-5404e78f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5404e78f\" data-element_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>Where you find trustworthy suppliers in China and how to vet them<\/h2><p>Finding the right <strong>suppliers in China<\/strong> is less about \u201cwhere you search\u201d and more about how you filter what you see.<\/p><p>You can get 50 offers in a day, but only 3 will match your quality bar, compliance needs, and delivery reality.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve seen buyers waste weeks <em>finding suppliers in China<\/em> by chasing the cheapest quote, then discovering the supplier can\u2019t export, can\u2019t meet packaging rules, or can\u2019t pass a basic <strong>factory verification<\/strong>.<\/p><p>A helpful reference for how professional supply chains structure supplier qualification is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISO<\/a><\/strong> guidance around quality management principles, it aligns well with the idea of documented checks instead of gut feeling.<\/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-a83d3e72 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" 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rel=\"noopener\"><strong>finding suppliers in China<\/strong><\/a>, depending on your category and budget.<\/p><ul><li><strong>B2B platforms:<\/strong> good for speed and initial benchmarking, but you must verify who\u2019s a factory vs trader.<\/li><li><strong>Trade shows:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cantonfair.org.cn\/en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0canton fair,\u00a0<\/a><\/strong> \u00a0Global Sources exhibitions, and specialized fairs let you compare product quality on the spot.<\/li><li><strong>Industrial clusters:<\/strong> Shenzhen and Dongguan for electronics, Yiwu for small commodities, Foshan for furniture and building materials, Quanzhou for footwear, Ningbo for mixed manufacturing.<\/li><li><strong>Offline sourcing trips:<\/strong> useful when you need to evaluate <strong>production capacity<\/strong>, process control, and real QC culture.<\/li><\/ul><p>We still remember a buyer who insisted on \u201cfactory direct\u201d from an online contact, then at the Canton Fair the same \u201cfactory\u201d appeared as a trading booth with a different company name on the badge.<\/p><p>Seeing that in person saved them from a messy first <strong>purchase order<\/strong>.<\/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-55f356e3 overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"55f356e3\" data-element_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-0fb3bcf7\" data-id=\"0fb3bcf7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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elementor-element-4cc274a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cc274a2\" data-element_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>Due diligence checks to confirm factories, avoid traders, and spot scams<\/h3><p><strong>Verification is not optional.<\/strong><\/p><p>If you\u2019re serious about working with a <strong>supplier of China<\/strong>, you validate the entity, the facility, and the export capability before you send money or sensitive designs.<\/p><p>This matters even more when you\u2019re <strong>sourcing Chinese suppliers<\/strong> for regulated products, where missing documentation can block <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/customs-clearance-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">customs clearance<\/a><\/strong> and trigger storage fees.<\/p><p>Use this simple, repeatable due diligence workflow to avoid the common traps.<\/p><p><strong>Supplier vetting workflow (fast version):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Identity check:<\/strong> business license details, legal name consistency across invoice, bank account, and stamp.<\/li><li><strong>Factory proof:<\/strong> address, production photos with today\u2019s date, equipment list, and live video walkthrough.<\/li><li><strong>Capability match:<\/strong> process confirmation, key sub-suppliers, and realistic <strong>lead time<\/strong> based on line load.<\/li><li><strong>Export readiness:<\/strong> confirm <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/export-licenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">export license<\/a> <\/strong>\u00a0, shipping terms, and document accuracy for <strong>bill of lading<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Quality system:<\/strong> ask for QC SOPs, prior inspection reports, and arrange a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/supplier-audit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supplier audit<\/a> <\/strong>if stakes are high.<\/li><li><strong>Payment safety:<\/strong> align on <strong>escrow payment<\/strong>, <strong>letter of credit<\/strong>, or controlled <strong>international wire transfer<\/strong> milestones.<\/li><\/ul><p>To make this operational, here\u2019s a quick red-flag checklist you can apply to any \u201ctoo good to be true\u201d offer while sourcing from China.<\/p><ul><li>They refuse a video call or keep dodging the factory floor view.<\/li><li>The bank account name doesn\u2019t match the company name, or they push personal accounts.<\/li><li>They won\u2019t accept third-party <strong>quality inspection<\/strong> or a basic <strong>factory verification<\/strong>.<\/li><li>They promise instant production despite complex tooling or long raw material lead times.<\/li><li>They can\u2019t explain <strong>incoterms<\/strong> clearly, or they mix up <strong>FOB China<\/strong>, <strong>EXW factory<\/strong>, and <strong>CIF shipping<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><p>When you want extra 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Here\u2019s the thing, when you compare quotations from <strong>suppliers in China<\/strong>, the number at the bottom matters less than what sits inside it. You\u2019ll notice fast that two prices rarely mean the same scope.<\/p><p>Before reacting to any price, slow down and read line by line. We always advise you to compare quotes on an apples to apples basis and to push for transparency early, because renegotiating later gets awkward fast.<\/p><p>To make this concrete, use a simple comparison grid that forces clarity:<\/p><table>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Supplier A<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Supplier B<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unit price and MOQ<\/td>\n<td>Clear FOB price<\/td>\n<td>Low EXW price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tooling or molds<\/td>\n<td>One-time fee disclosed<\/td>\n<td>Not specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lead time<\/td>\n<td>30 days confirmed<\/td>\n<td>Approx. 20-45 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Payment terms<\/td>\n<td>30% \/ 70%<\/td>\n<td>100% upfront<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><p>Negotiation itself is less about pushing and more about structuring. From experience, suppliers respond better when you frame discussions around long-term volume, not penny squeezing, which aligns with ICC Incoterms Committee guidance on clear commercial terms.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\">When you draft your first order<\/span>, keep it simple but firm. Spell out specifications, tolerance levels, packaging, and penalties for delays, because ambiguity always favors the factory.<\/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-d7a465db overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d7a465db\" data-element_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-c464ea46\" data-id=\"c464ea46\" data-element_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-ac1f1e29 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac1f1e29\" data-element_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 Advice<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1277d1ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1277d1ed\" data-element_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\tComparing quotes line by line is essential, but you do not need to guess<br><strong>DocShipper<\/strong> can benchmark supplier offers, normalize incoterms, and negotiate terms so your first order is structured and future-proof\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-c7e2842d elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"c7e2842d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-base\" href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/contact\/\">\r\n            Contact us                            <span class=\"float-end\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f50b2313\" data-id=\"f50b2313\" data-element_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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ce218569 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ce218569\" data-element_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-f173d2ae\" data-id=\"f173d2ae\" data-element_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-5e0af4e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e0af4e3\" data-element_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>Quality control, payments, and logistics when sourcing products from China<\/h2><p><strong>Direct tip:<\/strong> never assume quality will fix itself. When you source from <strong>suppliers in China<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/quality-control-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quality control<\/a><\/strong> is a process you design, not a promise you accept.<\/p><p>We remember a shipment where everything looked perfect on video call, until cartons arrived with mixed materials inside. That moment most importers get stuck is exactly why inspections matter before money fully leaves your account.<\/p><p>Before production starts, walk through a clear workflow so nothing falls between the cracks:<\/p><p><em>Sourcing control flow:<\/em> confirm golden sample, pre-production inspection, in-line check, final random inspection, then release balance payment.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a quick quality and risk checklist we use with clients:<\/p><ul><li>Golden sample approved and signed<\/li><li>Inspection standard defined, AQL or equivalent<\/li><li>Inspector independent from factory<\/li><li>Payment milestones tied to inspection results<\/li><\/ul><p>On payments, avoid full prepayment whenever possible. Structures like 30\/70 reduce exposure and align with good practices highlighted by organizations such as the World Trade Organization when discussing trade risk management.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ad1225;\">Logistics also decides your real cost<\/span>. 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Strategic Geographic Targeting<\/h4>\r\n        <p>Aligning a product with its industrial cluster can reduce sourcing time by <span class=\"accent-text\">40% to 60%<\/span>.<\/p>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"chart-container\">\r\n            <canvas id=\"clusterEfficiencyChart\" aria-label=\"Chart showing sourcing efficiency by industrial cluster\"><\/canvas>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"grid-list\">\r\n            <div class=\"card\">\r\n                <strong>Shenzhen:<\/strong> Electronics ecosystem, rapid prototyping, and same-day component sourcing.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"card\">\r\n                <strong>Dongguan:<\/strong> High-volume consumer electronics assembly with established quality systems.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Section 2: Transparency -->\r\n    <div class=\"section\">\r\n        <h4>2. 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class=\"float-end\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ebf46579\" data-id=\"ebf46579\" data-element_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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68080de e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"68080de\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-366f1b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"366f1b9\" data-element_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, what really makes sourcing from suppliers in China successful? It\u2019s not one trick, it\u2019s disciplined execution at every step.<\/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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a9963c66 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a9963c66\" data-element_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-a9d76533\" data-id=\"a9d76533\" data-element_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-52044f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"52044f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26643c80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26643c80\" data-element_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<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ad1225;\"><strong>Key Takeaways\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><p>You\u2019ll move faster and safer if you keep these essentials in mind:<\/p><ul><li>Compare quotations on structure, not just price<\/li><li>Negotiate with future volume, not pressure tactics<\/li><li>Lock quality standards before production starts<\/li><li>Link payments to inspections and clear incoterms<\/li><\/ul><p>We see it every week, when you treat sourcing as a system instead of a transaction, results follow naturally.<\/p>\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-617033d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"617033d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/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<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85ec5a34 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"85ec5a34\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15499533 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15499533\" data-element_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 | Suppliers in China: how to find reliable partners and source products safely<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0013ad90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-accordion-faq-widget\" data-id=\"0013ad90\" data-element_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                                            What\u2019s the best way to source manufacturers in China instead of ending up with trading companies?                                        <\/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>You can\u2019t rely on a profile that says \u201cmanufacturer\u201d. You need to test it:<\/p><ul><li>Ask directly: \u201cAre you a factory or trading company?\u201d and \u201cCan you share your factory address and business license?\u201d<\/li><li>Check product focus: factories are usually specialized; traders have a wide, random catalog across categories.<\/li><li>Request a live video call from the production floor, not just the showroom.<\/li><li>Look at lead times and MOQs: factories often have more realistic lead times and higher but negotiable MOQs.<\/li><li>Cross\u2011check company names on: business license, proforma invoice, bank account, and website.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you still aren\u2019t sure, hire a local auditor or sourcing agent for an on\u2011site verification before paying a deposit.<\/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 can I find wholesale suppliers in China if I want small MOQs and fast restocking?                                        <\/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>For wholesale (vs. fully customized OEM), focus on suppliers with ready\u2011made lines:<\/p><ul><li>Use platforms and filters: search for \u201cready to ship\u201d, \u201cin stock\u201d, or \u201clow MOQ\u201d on B2B platforms.<\/li><li>Target trading hubs: Yiwu for small consumer goods, Guangzhou for fashion, Shenzhen for electronics accessories.<\/li><li>Ask specific wholesale questions:<\/li><li>\u201cWhat is your MOQ per SKU and per color\/size?\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cDo you have stock or made\u2011to\u2011order only?\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cHow quickly can you restock hot items?\u201d<\/li><li>Favor suppliers with:<\/li><li>Detailed catalogs with SKU codes<\/li><li>Tiered pricing by quantity<\/li><li>Experience with Amazon\/FBA or online sellers (usually more flexible on MOQs).<\/li><\/ul><p>This setup is ideal if your priority is variety and speed over deep customization.<\/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                                            What is the safest way to pay suppliers in China for a first order?                                        <\/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>Match payment methods to order size and risk level:<\/p><ul><li>Small test orders (&lt; USD 2,000):<\/li><li>Use platform escrow (e.g., Trade Assurance) or PayPal if offered.<\/li><li>Accept slightly higher fees in exchange for protection.<\/li><li>Standard orders (USD 2,000\u201330,000):<\/li><li>Common: 30% deposit \/ 70% after passed inspection, by bank transfer (T\/T).<\/li><li>Always pay to a company account matching the business license name.<\/li><li>Larger or high\u2011risk orders:<\/li><li>Consider a Letter of Credit (L\/C) if your bank fees and volume justify it.<\/li><\/ul><p>Key safeguards whatever you choose:<\/p><ul><li>Never pay 100% upfront.<\/li><li>Tie the final payment to a passed third\u2011party inspection or at least clear photo\/video proof against your spec.<\/li><li>Confirm bank details via a second channel (e.g., WeChat + email) to avoid email-hack fraud.<\/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 do I reduce the risk of paying a deposit to a Chinese supplier who then disappears or ships garbage?                                        <\/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 de\u2011risk the deposit with a mix of checks and conditions:<\/p><ul><li>Before paying anything:<\/li><li>Verify business license and export capability.<\/li><li>Run a basic factory verification (video call, photos with today\u2019s date, external references, or on\u2011site audit).<\/li><li>Check whether they accept third\u2011party inspections and written specs in the PI\/contract.<\/li><li>In your Proforma Invoice \/ contract:<\/li><li>Attach your spec sheet and golden sample photos.<\/li><li>Define defect criteria and what happens if inspection fails (rework, replacement, or refund).<\/li><li>Specify payment milestones linked to production and inspection steps.<\/li><li>Operationally:<\/li><li>Start with a small pilot order to test reliability.<\/li><li>Use an escrow service when possible.<\/li><\/ul><p>If a supplier refuses any verification, written specs, or independent inspection, treat it as a major red flag and walk away.<\/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 should I contact Chinese suppliers if I\u2019m planning to sell on Amazon or other marketplaces? 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Which marketplaces (US\/EU\/UK etc.)?\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cCan you arrange DDP or ship to my freight forwarder\u2019s warehouse in China?\u201d<\/li><li>Clarify documentation &amp; compliance:<\/li><li>\u201cFor this product, what certifications or test reports do you already have?\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cCan you put my brand on invoices and packing lists?\u201d<\/li><li>Ask for references:<\/li><li>\u201cDo you currently work with Amazon sellers? What is your typical order volume and restock lead time?\u201d<\/li><\/ul><p>Suppliers used to Amazon workflows will usually answer these questions fluently and share sample labels or past shipments as proof.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t<style>\r\n\t\t{{WRAPPER}} .accordion-area-2 .accordion-card-2 .accordion-button {\r\n\t\t\ttext-transform: none !important;\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What\\u2019s the best way to source manufacturers in China instead of ending up with trading companies?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You can\\u2019t rely on a profile that says \\u201cmanufacturer\\u201d. 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