When you have already chosen a product you want to import and found its manufacturer, you must pay for the order. Chinese suppliers often ask importers for payment of the amount due to the bank account not in Mainland China but, e.g., in Hong Kong, Singapore, or Vietnam. Such a situation should be a warning sign for you. Why not agree to this condition? What does it mean for an importer?
Importing beauty products from China has gained popularity in recent years. We can notice more and more Asian cosmetics appearing on the western markets. This article will discuss requirements for beauty products on the European market, duty rates for such goods, their production areas in China, and more. We present all you need to know about importing beauty products from China to the EU in a nutshell.
The last edition of the probably most popular tradeshows in the world, Canton Fair, was the 130th one. In 2020 the tradeshow was held online, but since the situation got better, in 2021, it was held both online and offline. How will the Canton Fair 2022 look like?
India is one of the fastest developing countries globally, while its economy is one of the most industrialized. Even though India imports more products than exports, importing from India to Europe remains popular. The most crucial for India are the car, iron and steel, aluminum, apparel, and textile industries. We discuss this country’s primary export goods, what European entrepreneurs import from there, and how to import from India.
China is one of the largest producers and exporters of hardware, tools, and doors. The main doors and hardware production area in China is Yongkang, considered the “City of Metal” in China. There are also many trade fairs, so when planning visits to local factories, it is worth participating in fairs at the occasion.
In 2020 and 2021, we experienced jaw-dropping freight rates. Many importers decided not to place orders since the shipping costs were too high. At the end of 2021, the situation stabilized, and we can see that freight rates drop. So, what is up with the freight rates?
For most people, holidays are an occasion to spend time with their family and celebrate the most important historical or religious moments. In Turkey, holidays are categorized into national and religious (Islam) holidays – there are six in total. Four of them are national, while the remaining two are religious. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Turkey holidays in 2022.
Turkey is a dynamically developing country, and its economy is based on industry and services. Its strength lies in its location between Europe and the Middle East. In terms of trade, we can observe a growth in vehicle, electronics, and petrochemical exports. While the EU-Turkey trade is thriving, and the US-Turkey trade has potential. In this article, we cover everything about import from Turkey to both the EU and the US.
Since doing sport and working out became a global trend, importing fitness equipment from China to the EU has skyrocketed and remains popular. While some people do sports for their health, many treat it as one of the ways of relieving everyday life stress. That’s why the demand for such products is high, and their import may be a good idea for a profitable business. Check the duty rates and requirements for importing fitness equipment from China to the EU.
China is the world’s leading producer of handbags, backpacks, and similar accessories. The rising quality of products and their competitive prices are among the main factors that lead American importers to source from China. Various types of bags are one of the most necessary product categories, and the US handbag market is growing at the pace of around 4.5% annually. In this article, we give some tips on importing handbags & backpacks from China to the US.
