China has opened its market to the world more and more in the last decade, and it is not complicated to import from China nowadays. However, before you make a decision to import from China, you need to research on various issues. First, what is that you want to import from China? What is the cost you need to pay for this product in your country now? What is the quantity you want to import? If the quantity is small (depending on item), you may be better off buying from your current supplier. Next, what is the tax for importing this product from China to your country? Is there any extra levy? You need to check with the Customs Office of your Government for this information. Moreover, what is the cost of transport from China to your country? Are you consolidating your container or shipping the whole container? There are many logistic companies now and you need to find one with good reputation and operation that can help you handle the shipment.
After researching the above, you will know what is the reasonable import price for you. On internet you may find many factories and suppliers, but it is not easy to verify their existence. Therefore, the best way to get to know your supplier and their products is to visit trade shows in China where you can meet them face to face.
Once you have found a factory with the product you need, the quality that suits your market, with a reasonable price, you may negociate on the price, the price depends on the quantity of your order.
To read more about the biggest trade show in China, the Canton Fair, click here
To read more about Yiwu, the massive market for daily used products, click here
Factory inspection in China:
In order to verify the capacity of the factory and get to know its people, we always recomend our clients to visit and inspect the factories before placing an order. This is very important for Chinese people, because Chinese people put a lot of attention to friendship or relationship ¨Guanxi¨. Chinese people prefer to work with ¨friends¨ than ¨clients¨, and a visit to the factory is a level up to your mutual relationship. Read Inspect factory in China.