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Practical, plain-language help for buying from China, shipping, trade fairs and setting up a business. Every guide can be downloaded as a PDF.
Complete Guide to Sourcing Products from China
How to go from a product idea to a reliable supplier, a confirmed sample and a first order you can trust, step by step.
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First Time at the Canton Fair: A Practical Guide
How to choose your phase, register, plan the halls and turn conversations into real orders at China’s largest trade fair.
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Shipping from China Explained: Sea, Air, FCL and LCL
The main ways to ship goods from China, how they are charged, and the documents you will need, without the jargon.
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What Your Product Really Costs: Landed Cost Explained
The factory price is only the start. Here is everything that goes into the cost of a product sitting in your warehouse.
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Incoterms Explained: EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP and More
The eleven Incoterms decide who pays for what and who carries the risk at each step of a shipment. Here is what each one means when you buy from China.
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How to Import from China: A Step-by-Step Plan
Ten clear steps from product idea to goods in your warehouse: research, suppliers, samples, payment, inspection, shipping and customs.
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Hong Kong or Mainland China? Choosing the Right Company
A side-by-side look at the two most common choices for doing business with China, and which one fits what you plan to do.
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Customs Clearance at Destination: A Plain-Language Guide
What happens when your goods from China arrive: the declaration, duties and taxes, inspections and how to avoid delays.
PDFHow to Choose a Freight Forwarder for Shipping from China
What a freight forwarder does, the questions to ask before you book, and how to compare quotes fairly.
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Buying Vehicles from China: What Importers Need to Know
Electric, hybrid and gasoline vehicles from China: how to check import rules, choose a supplier and plan export and shipping.
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Doing Business with China, Made Easy
A practical playbook for international entrepreneurs: suppliers, trade fairs, landed cost, shipping, company setup and a 30-day plan.
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