The SDS Safety Data Sheet (formerly known as MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet) is a document required for all types of substances that are considered dangerous. The usage of goods containing such substances without the SDS is prohibited in … Read more
For quite some time now, there has been a visibly growing fascination with the West in China. It is especially evident amongst the younger generation that incorporates Western fashion, lifestyle, and cuisine into their everyday life. The well-known fast-food chain … Read more
Accessories for interior decoration are gaining popularity among importers of goods from China. Chinese online shopping websites offer almost any type of such items, including mirrors, paintings, frames, pillows, blankets, bedsheets, curtains, and many more. The profitability of their import … Read more
Traveling to China requires some preparations beforehand. It is important to get ready both on the business front and on the cultural one. We can help you start by introducing some aspects that will make preparations for the journey easier. … Read more
Quality checks are conducted to obtain the highest possible quality product by monitoring various production stages. When importing, the first step should always be to verify the potential business partner. You should make sure they have their factory, and if … Read more
The toy industry is growing rapidly, and manufacturers continue to meet consumer demands by constantly designing new gadgets. Recently, a sensory toy called Push Bubble, also referred to as Pop It, Bubble Pop, or Fidget Toy, has appeared on the … Read more
Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China. One of the holiday’s key elements is uniting with family members who work far away from home. Because of this, the Spring Festival is … Read more
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is an American chain of fast-food restaurants founded in 1930. The restaurant attracts plenty of customers in many countries worldwide. What does it look like in China? In one of our previous articles, we mentioned that … Read more
Children can easily be harmed if the product they use is unsafe. Therefore, there are many regulations on the market, ensuring that toys and other children’s products do not put children in danger. One such regulation is a requirement for … Read more
Amazon grew from a small online bookshop to the largest online store in the world. It is listed among the leading technology brands, such as Google, Facebook, and Apple, which are referred to as the Big Four. The company does … Read more
Like it is with traditions in other countries, holidays in China are a time of rest and family gatherings. The grandest celebrations are on holidays completely unknown in the Western world. Most of the events fall on different dates each … Read more
Lego is a prestigious toy company that likely needs no introduction, as most of us have probably encountered this Danish brand’s products before. Because Lego’s target audience is children, it is only natural the brand is investing more and more … Read more
Chinese manufacturing has dominated over the rest of the world for decades. Therefore, China is known as the world’s factory. The largest wholesale market is located in China. It is in Yiwu, a county-level city near Hangzhou. Yiwu’s wholesale markets … Read more
More and more Western companies decide to start exporting their products to China. Many of them produce and export foods such as dairy products, sweets, or alcohol. When doing so, it is essential to know that the exported food needs … Read more
It is never too early to start preparing for the Chinese New Year. Although it is celebrated mostly in Asian countries, importers feel its impact on global trade each year. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is … Read more
2020 was full of surprises, and many people’s plans were completely ruined. The global epidemic threat made organizers cancel, reschedule, or hold their events online. For importers and exporters, one of the most important platforms are trade fairs. Is it … Read more
Alibaba is a catalog of suppliers, an online platform created to search factories and trading companies in China and other countries around the world. The site has also become one of the largest Chinese financial companies through the Alipay payment … Read more
When running a business, the safety of your workers and clients should always be a priority. Some fields are riskier than others, and equivalent safety measures have been set to ensure the sold products are not dangerous to use. In … Read more
One of Vietnam’s characteristics is its centuries-old traditions, which find inspiration in both Chinese and Indian civilizations. Many different festivals are celebrated in Vietnam, some on a national scale and others more local. Some of the holidays have moving dates, … Read more
The number of European customers on Chinese AliExpress is growing continuously. That’s why we would like to introduce you to how to safely shop on AliExpress and where to put your attention not to be deceived. Unlike the Alibaba.com website, … Read more
In the last couple of years, owners of both small and big businesses have been increasingly interested in importing products from China. Good value for money with those products encourages more and more people to earn a living this way, … Read more
There are already over 800 million Internet users in China. The Chinese rely on smartphones in their daily lives, spend a lot of time on social media, and enjoy online shopping. As a result, more and more Internet celebrities from … Read more
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) is an independent federal organization protecting consumers from the risks associated with using various types of products. The agency has jurisdiction over a wide range of goods meant to be sold on the US market. … Read more
At the beginning of the pandemic, we informed you about many cases of scam sales of masks, gloves, and other PPE products, run by Chinese companies. Unfortunately, we have noticed that Chinese scams are becoming more frequent when it comes … Read more
Thanks to widespread online B2B services, trading with China is getting easier. However, it results in entrepreneurs thinking that it is enough to order goods via the internet without going through any additional formalities. Unfortunately, when importing from China, we … Read more
Buying products from Chinese vendors via websites such as Alibaba always involves some risk. You do not contact the seller directly, and what is more, you can rely only on photos when it comes to the appearance of products. In … Read more
When importing goods from outside of the European Union, including China, you should check the customs tariffs. The TARIC system might be of great help in doing so. In this article, we explain how to use the TARIC system step … Read more
