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The Top 10 Mistakes First-Time Importers Must Avoid

The Top 10 Mistakes First-Time Importers Must A...

This guide outlines the top 10 costly mistakes first-time importers must avoid. These include poor supplier vetting, miscalculating landed costs, ignoring product compliance like BIS certification, using wrong HS codes,...

The Top 10 Mistakes First-Time Importers Must A...

This guide outlines the top 10 costly mistakes first-time importers must avoid. These include poor supplier vetting, miscalculating landed costs, ignoring product compliance like BIS certification, using wrong HS codes,...

The Importer's Dilemma: Balancing Quality and Quantity When Importing from China

The Importer's Dilemma: Balancing Quality and Q...

This article addresses the importer's dilemma of choosing between quality and quantity. It argues this is a false choice, solved by a professional system. The solution has two pillars: 1)...

The Importer's Dilemma: Balancing Quality and Q...

This article addresses the importer's dilemma of choosing between quality and quantity. It argues this is a false choice, solved by a professional system. The solution has two pillars: 1)...

Decoding the Code: A Guide to Container Markings (Size, Type, and Code)

Decoding the Code: A Guide to Container Marking...

This guide decodes the standardized marking system (ISO 6346) found on shipping containers. It breaks down the unique container number into its four parts: the owner code, equipment category, serial...

Decoding the Code: A Guide to Container Marking...

This guide decodes the standardized marking system (ISO 6346) found on shipping containers. It breaks down the unique container number into its four parts: the owner code, equipment category, serial...

The Art of the Deal: How to Negotiate with Chinese Companies

The Art of the Deal: How to Negotiate with Chin...

This guide explains that negotiating with Chinese companies is about building relationships (Guanxi) and finding a win-win outcome, not just haggling over price. It provides four key principles: focus on...

The Art of the Deal: How to Negotiate with Chin...

This guide explains that negotiating with Chinese companies is about building relationships (Guanxi) and finding a win-win outcome, not just haggling over price. It provides four key principles: focus on...

Beyond the Search Bar: How to Find a Reliable Chinese Business Partner

Beyond the Search Bar: How to Find a Reliable C...

This guide explains how to find a reliable Chinese business partner, moving beyond a simple supplier search. It outlines the limitations of online platforms and emphasizes the need for deep...

Beyond the Search Bar: How to Find a Reliable C...

This guide explains how to find a reliable Chinese business partner, moving beyond a simple supplier search. It outlines the limitations of online platforms and emphasizes the need for deep...

Beyond the Factory Floor: 4 Chinese Business Strategies Every Importer Should Use

Beyond the Factory Floor: 4 Chinese Business St...

This article advises importers to learn from Chinese business strategies to improve their success. It details four key concepts: 1) building Guanxi (relationships) over simple transactions; 2) adopting a long-term...

Beyond the Factory Floor: 4 Chinese Business St...

This article advises importers to learn from Chinese business strategies to improve their success. It details four key concepts: 1) building Guanxi (relationships) over simple transactions; 2) adopting a long-term...