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.
When importing from China, all entrepreneurs are faced with a choice of their business partner. We can come across various types of manufacturers, such as OEM, ODM, or OBM. These terms state the scope of the importers’ influence on the ordered goods’ project, design, and manufacturing process. We answer questions, what OEM is and why it’s worth putting your logo on a Chinese product.
Machinery is one of the leading Chinese export products’ groups. It takes second place right after electrical and electronic equipment. Moreover, duty rates on machines from China are relatively low, making their import beneficial to European companies. In this article, we cover the topic of importing machinery from China to the EU. Find out what their production areas and customs rates out. Check importers’ obligations for machinery.
China is one of the largest manufacturers of small home appliances, and Cixi in Ningbo is the leading small home appliances production area in China. When looking for a supplier of small home appliances in China, it is worth considering manufacturers from Cixi and attending trade fairs that focus on small home appliances in that region.
When importing from China, you’ll come across some terms that are crucial to know. One of them is the Unified Social Credit Code (USCC). This code is issued to all registered companies and various organizations throughout Mainland China. What exactly is this number, and why is it so important? How to check Unified Social Credit Identifier and where to find it?
The last days have been tough for both Chinese factories and whole production chains, and citizens—problems with the electricity supply appeared in the country, engendering temporary power cuts and even long-lasting blackouts. As a result, it caused slowing down the work in factories or even the complete discontinuation of production. If this situation lasts for a more extended period, it will significantly impede trade with China. Why have power outages in China appeared? What should importers do?
Electronics is one of the most often imported groups of goods from China. The demand for electric and electrical appliances is constantly high, and the duty rates for such products are extremely low. Both these factors mean that importing this type of goods may be a beneficial idea for a business. We present all you need to know about importing electronics from China to the EU. Check the duty rates and importers’ obligations.
The coronavirus epidemic has rocked international trade and heavily influenced methods of establishing cooperation with China. Chinese trade shows, which gather importers from all around the world every year, since 2020 has been continuously canceled or postponed. Some of them were moved to the online sphere to face up to the new reality. How will the trade fairs in China look like in 2022? Will there be a possibility to attend such events offline?
China, known as the world’s largest exporter of goods, does not lack factories producing roughly every type of furniture at competitive prices. As the demand for furniture increases, importers are willing to search for suppliers that offer high-quality products for relatively low prices. However, importers in the United States should pay particular attention to issues such as duty rates or safety regulations. In this article, we give some tips on how to excel in importing furniture from China to the US.
When importing from China, e.g., through Chinese B2B sites, like Alibaba or Made-in-China, we encounter some abbreviations used by suppliers. It’s crucial to get familiar with them to fully understand an offer and services provided by a chosen supplier. One of them is MOQ. What is MOQ, and what does it influence? Why do sellers establish MOQ?
