Sourcing Guides

Practical knowledge from people who source from China every day. These guides are free to read and useful whether you order through us or not — better-informed buyers get better results everywhere.

How to Source Products from China: The Complete Process

Supplier search, vetting, sampling, contracts, production, inspection and shipping — every step and the mistakes that cost the most money.

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Quality Inspection: Checking Goods Before They Ship

What a proper inspection covers, how AQL sampling works, and how to define acceptable quality in writing.

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FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP: Shipping Terms Explained

What each Incoterm includes, where responsibility transfers, and which term fits first-time importers.

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MOQ: Why It Exists and How to Negotiate It

The real economics behind minimum orders, what factories can flex on, and the trade-offs that actually work.

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Avoiding Sourcing Scams and Costly Mistakes

The common fraud patterns and expensive misunderstandings in China sourcing — and the checks that stop them.

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