Sourcing & business guides

A practical guide for small businesses choosing a China sourcing agent: what agents do, fee models, vetting steps, red flags, and how to manage quality and delivery.

A line-by-line breakdown of what you actually pay to import from China to the USA — product, freight, duties, customs fees, and the hidden costs that show up after the quote.

You don't need Mandarin to buy from China, but you do need a process for verifying suppliers, checking quality, and moving goods. Here's how small importers handle it in English.

A practical walkthrough of pre-shipment inspection in China: when to book it, what gets checked, how AQL sampling works, what it costs, and what your options are when the report comes back with defects.

A step-by-step guide to finding a reliable supplier in China, from company checks and factory visits to samples, inspections, payment terms, and logistics.

Finding a supplier is the easy part. This guide covers what a China sourcing agent really does for Amazon sellers, what services cost, which questions reveal whether an agent is worth hiring, and where FBA shipments usually break down.

A practical look at door-to-door shipping from China: shipping methods, Incoterms, customs, costs, timelines, and the checks that keep goods moving to your warehouse.

A factory audit tells you whether a supplier is worth working with. A product inspection tells you whether the goods are what you ordered. Here's how to decide which one your next order needs.

A practical guide to the real costs of importing from China to the US, from product price and inspections to freight, tariffs, customs and delivery. See typical ranges, hidden fees, and ways to lower your total landed cost.

A step-by-step guide for small importers who need to source from China without losing money to fake factories, vague quotes, or weak quality control.