GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification is a worldwide leading standard concerning soft goods. It focuses on individual stages of the entire production chain of products made of natural fabrics. Its main purpose is to promote producing goods in accordance … Read more
Suppose the samples you have received from the supplier meet your expectations, and you plan to place a large order. After signing the contract with the supplier, it is time to transfer the funds. There are several methods of transferring … Read more
Importing from China is quite a complicated process; novice importers have to ensure they take care of many things. Starting from finding the right supplier in China, verifying the company, signing the contract, getting to know the EU standards like … Read more
Manufacturers and importers must consider numerous product safety regulations in their operations. This applies in particular to such goods as food, medicines, cosmetics, and medical devices. Within the European Union, compliance with EU directives is of utmost importance. In turn, … Read more
China is the leader in the production of photovoltaic panels. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2017, the Chinese market accounted for half of the global demand for solar energy. Approximately 60% of the world’s production of PV … Read more
Among all goods imported from China, a large part is taken up by the import of seasonal products manufactured on the occasion of holidays or various types of events. Despite the great interest, many people do not acknowledge the large … Read more
China places importance on the quality of its products. For a long time, the “made in China” quality had been associated with mediocrity, but it has already changed. Importers have become used to buying exclusive quality products from China at … Read more
Guangzhou (also known as Canton) is the city of the largest and oldest trade fair in the world. A city of business that is eagerly visited by numerous entrepreneurs from around the world. The capital of Guangdong Province has over … Read more
It is basic knowledge that China has been the most populous country in the world for centuries. But China has much more when it comes to being at the top of the world in many categories. In this article, we … Read more
No matter if we consider private or strictly business matters – contact with the Chinese people requires knowledge of and familiarity with Chinese customs. The intricacies of Chinese etiquette and different social relations models can pose a challenge, but even … Read more
Commercial invoice undoubtedly plays a crucial role in the import as well as the export of goods. It constitutes the basis of posting transactions, calculating tariffs, or accounting. Moreover, the Chinese invoice is one of the documents indispensable at customs … Read more
When it comes to importing from China, you should carefully choose the most suitable Incoterms 2020. In terms of imports from China, the most popular Incoterms are the FOB and CIF rules. Importing on CIF seems to be a very … Read more
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (Chunjie 春节), is the most important holiday in China. It is a time of family gatherings, and many Chinese people travel across the country. Chunjie is also celebrated in other Asian nations, such as … Read more
CE marking is mandatory for many product groups. It is a manufacturer’s or his authorized representative’s declaration that the product meets the requirements stated in the New Approach directives. Machinery, toys, and medical devices, as well as all devices that … Read more
Beijing, the capital of China, is one of the most popular cities among tourists. This is the second (after Shanghai) city in terms of population in China, and, in addition, one of the four separated cities bordering the Hebei province … Read more
The Member States of the European Union decided to lift trade barriers to stimulate mutual trade and to establish a common policy with non-EU countries. Thus, the single European market was created. One of the main obstacles was national requirements … Read more
The dynamic development and openness to cross-border sales have made Chinese e-commerce dominate. People outside of China are buying on a large scale on Chinese e-commerce platforms, and the Chinese are increasingly willing to open up to cross-border shopping. Selling … Read more
International cooperation requires adaptation to the circumstances of both countries. Entrepreneurs dealing with Chinese businesspeople should be particularly aware of the irregular calendar of Chinese holidays. Those traveling to China should also be mindful of the dates of public holidays. … Read more
A user manual can be quite a troublesome matter for many importers. The root of the problem is mostly the lack of knowledge about products that require such instructions. Not attaching a user manual may result in the goods being … Read more
Due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, many events, such as conferences or festivals, have been canceled or postponed. The situation is no different with trade shows. Nevertheless, the organizers are looking for ways to make some of them happen, even … Read more
Alibaba is a well-known B2B shopping platform (a transaction between two or more businesses). It is different from transactions between enterprises and individual clients, referred to as B2C. Alibaba.com belongs to the Alibaba Group, founded in 1999 in Hangzhou by … Read more
It would be unimaginable to live in a world where textiles are non-existent. We dress up and decorate our surroundings with fabrics. Around 83% of the globally produced textiles come from China. The largest production area of fabrics in China … Read more
Recently, up to a million Chinese companies have disappeared, leaving their customers out in the cold. Not all of them survived the difficult economic times. Due to the increased bankruptcies of Chinese factories, we remind you to verify even the … Read more
International Trade Rules, widely known as Incoterms, are updated every ten years. Incoterms define the conditions for the worldwide exchange of goods, namely the allocation of costs and obligations between the buyer and the seller. The latest Incoterms 2020 came … Read more
Disposable gloves come in handy in many situations. Single-use gloves are used for hand and arm protection, mainly in household cleaning, medical, forensic, automotive, scientific, food service, and industrial applications. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, we see a great interest in … Read more
Children quickly grow out of their clothes and shoes, which is why there is a huge demand for children’s clothes and accessories. China is the largest producer and exporter of clothing. The value of the Chinese children’s clothing market is … Read more
There has been a great interest in importing hand sanitizers from China. For entrepreneurs planning to import this type of product, we have collected and prepared useful information. Hand sanitizers from China – production areas By far, the largest number … Read more
As there is a larger demand for medical maks, production has quickened. Most masks are made in China, in total at least 50% of global production. Therefore, importing medical masks from China is a big topic. According to WHO recommendations, … Read more
The coronavirus epidemic is a source of concern and many doubts, for example, regarding shipping. Many wonder what impact shipments from Aliexpress coronavirus might have. We already know that parcels arriving from China are safe and do not contain the … Read more
