10 GOLDEN RULES FOR
CHINA IMPORTER
1. You should
choose your import products very carefully.
Our advice: choose
products, you can sell in big quantities or products with
your design and your own brand.
2. You should know
all specifications about your import product.
It is important for
the evaluation of your product
in China.
3.
You should know the custom regulations of your
product.
You
will need the International Custom (HS) Code to get the right
information.
4.
You should know the excactly quantity you plan to
order.
Your
order should be at least 1 container. Good quotations depend on
quantity.
5.
You should know the product's real
manufacturer in China.
On
"B2B" websites you will generally find traders not
manufacturers!
6.
You should visit the factory in China, you will
order from.
Who would
trust a company only met on the internet. Meant for both sides.
7.
You should consult a lawyer, contracting chinese
manufacturers.
To be able handling
fast in conflicts, the
contract should be according chinese trade-laws.
8. You should watch the
production of your goods.
- A must do to
recognize, prevent possible mistakes and delays.
9. You should arrange a
PSI (pre-loading inspection).
Quality, packing,
loading and documents should be controlled a last time.
10. You should make
your payments on time.
To prevent delays,
L/C
(letter of credit) terms should
be choosen.