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Made in China Importation StarterKit
The plain-English guide to sourcing, paying, shipping and clearing goods from China.
Price
$20
- 39-page PDF, instant download
- For beginners, sellers and small businesses
- 11 sections, listed below
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What it is
Want to source from China yourself? Our Made in China Importation StarterKit provides practical, step-by-step guidance to help you get started.
China can be one of the best places to source products, but a cheap unit price does not automatically mean a profitable purchase. This starter kit shows you how to find the right suppliers, protect your payment, check quality and bring the goods home at a landed cost you have worked out in advance.
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A 39-page PDF, in plain English
Written by Dorcas Kareem, founder of Next Level Procurement.
- Who it is for
- Beginners, online sellers, boutiques, small businesses and anyone who wants to import without learning it the expensive way.
- Who it is not for
- Anyone looking for a guaranteed profit, legal or tax advice, or a list of suppliers that never changes.
01
Where to source: Alibaba, 1688, Pinduoduo, Taobao and more than ten other sites and markets
02
How to order from China, step by step
03
WeChat explained, and why you never pay a supplier on chat
04
Alipay: how to connect it, pay on 1688 from the UK and get yuan
05
1688 ordering, including how to enter your shipping address field by field
06
Sea, air, rail and express compared, with typical costs
07
Shipping fee, volumetric weight and CBM calculators with worked examples
08
UK customs: EORI, commodity codes, duty, VAT and a full landed-cost example
09
Refunds and complaints on 1688, with the Chinese words you will see on screen
10
50 shipping companies to know and a 10-point supplier check
11
Starter supplier contacts, scorecards, checklists and a glossary
Smarter Buying, Delivering Value.
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