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About Hank S
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Expertise
Ask me about sourcing products in China, finding manufacturers in China, importing from China, developing new products in China, moving manufacturing to China, price negotiations with suppliers in China, and logistics-related issues.

Experience
I lived in China from 1993 to 2003 where I learned Chinese and worked in the fields of logistics, marketing and manufacturing services. I have visited hundreds of factories in China. I am authorized by the NYS Unified Court System as an interpreter of Mandarin Chinese. I have an MBA in international business and entrepreneurship. I work in a U.S. company as product development and sourcing manager.

Education/Credentials
MBA, International Business & Entrepreneurship, City University of NY BA, East Asian Studies & Chinese, City University of NY Studied international trade taught in Chinese at the University of International Business & Economics in Beijing Chinese language study at Beijing University & Nanjing University

   

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New to the business11/20/2009Mark Mok
  Q: I am just starting my own company in the USA. I don't have a building. I would like to import goods ...
  A: Since you'd had 400+ companies contacted, you can ask for their quotations to see those who's really ...
Importing Italian Design from China11/18/2009Hank S
  Q: I am dealing with a supplier from Italy and some of there products are made in China. My question ...
  A: First you need your supplier in Italy to agree to allow their factory in China to export to you ...
import and export license11/17/2009East Sourcing Co Ltd
  Q: I live in the canary islands and have been informed by customs and excise that I need a license to ...
  A: Sorry, we also don't know other way to get your license. Most of the area don't need a license to ...
export11/11/2009East Sourcing Co Ltd
  Q: I have purchased a laptop from a supplier in china, and I have payed for the item, shipping and ...
  A: Sorry to hear that, it seems they are scammer! China custom will not ask people pay $200 for just a ...
chemical import in India from china11/7/2009Philip Liu
  Q: We want to start chemical import business from Hong kong to India We are based in India the question ...
  A: Hong Kong is free trade port, you don't have to have an licence for export, just prepare all ...
China Goods Production10/29/2009Philip Liu
  Q: I have heard that the manufacturers in China are producing goods and then just warehousing them. ...
  A: Surely what you have heard are wrong, can the Chinese be that stupid? Philip ...
Shoe Suppliers in China10/29/2009Hank S
  Q: I've heard a lot of bad press about suppliers in China; the quality of the eventual products ...
  A: 1. The only way to ensure this is to have someone trustworthy and knowledgeable physically inspect ...
Importing from China to Mexico through USA10/21/2009Alexander
  Q: We want to import to Mexico some gas meters manufactured in China, but our broker has offices at ...
  A: Yes, this is possible. but I don't know the procedure in US, if you need factories in China, we can ...
Certificate of origin10/20/2009Philip Liu
  Q: We are being asked by a local customer to provide a certificate of origin for a Dell monitor, they ...
  A: Was the monitor imported from China? If so, ask the exporter to do it for you. They will need ...
FORM E for AFTA "China - Thailand"10/20/2009East Sourcing Co Ltd
  Q: I have a customer based in Thailand who wishes to take advantage for the AFTA, how can I obtain a ...
  A: Their supplier from China can get the Form E from many ways, and it's very easy, by custom or some ...
import licence in UK10/13/2009East Sourcing Co Ltd
  Q: How do i get an import/export license? Do i need to fill a application form? how much does it cost? ...
  A: Glad to meet you by Allexperts.com. AS we know, you don't need a licence for importing most of the ...
regarding china10/13/2009Philip Liu
  Q: sir , i wants to import some chemical from china and i i found some supplier from one of the ...
  A: I am happy you have found good supplier from China with your desired rate. So next your problem is ...
importing from china10/12/2009Philip Liu
  Q: I'm importing backup sensor for cars from china what do i do
  A: Of couse first you have to be clear about what product type and price range you are buying, that ...
Import duty on electronic goods from China10/12/2009Hank S
  Q: Hank, We are considering importing alarms from China. These are similar to car and motorcycle ...
  A: it looks like alarms are classified here: ...
Importing small amount from China10/12/2009Hank S
  Q: Hank - been reading your other posts and have learned a lot. Without getting into too many details, ...
  A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. One or two boxes should ship via UPS or FedEx. When you ...
Paying large amounts to China10/11/2009Hank S
  Q: We are currently working with a great sourcer in China and have put in a few smaller orders with him ...
  A: I suggest you direct this question to another expert: Richard Barr. I don't know him personally but ...
Paying large amounts to China10/11/2009Hank S
  Q: We are currently working with a great sourcer in China and have put in a few smaller orders with him ...
  A: Although your sourcing agent's past performance is a good indication that things will probably turn ...
Chinese price in USD10/9/2009Hank S
  Q: I would like to know if it is accurate %26 proper manors to figure out %26 mention the dollar rate ...
  A: Bill, first of all you should not feel shy at all about bringing up these topics with the suppliers ...
Food export10/5/2009Philip Liu
  Q: I know that great parts of China are battling with Malnutrition, especially within the children ...
  A: First of all sorry for my late answer as I was on my vocation until yesterday. The phenomenon which ...
Standard commercial practice with respect to shipped goods10/1/2009Richard Barr
  Q: In standard commercial practice, when does a purchaser of shipped goods actually take ownership? Is ...
  A: The shipping terms are goverened by "INCOTERMS" which are defined by the Internation Chamber of ...
Importing metal shower heads from China9/30/2009Hank S
  Q: I am looking into importing hand held shower heads from China to Canada. I am totally new to this ...
  A: Shamim, besides the cost of the product itself, there are two main components to the cost of ...
importing electronic goods from china9/30/2009Alexander
  Q: i(from india) have a plan to import some electronics goods (media player) in bulk quantity from ...
  A: If you want import bulk from China, of course you 'll get a better price if you buy from China, but ...
Import from Taiwan - Bicycles9/29/2009Alexander
  Q: I’m looking to import a range of complete bicycles from Taiwan. 1. Do I need an import licence? ...
  A: I am base in China now, so sorry that I am not very familliar with the policy in UK and Taiwan, but ...
question9/26/2009Mark Mok
  Q: hey i want to run my own business in marketing and import goods. i have been told to import and ...
  A: Usually you need to have a warehouse or shop to be a distributor. But if you sell on the web (B2C) ...
Export9/25/2009Alexander
  Q: For the past two years I am thinking of starting a export business(I am from India).But I can only ...
  A: For your questions. 1. You need make a website to promote you services or products, you can make ...
Shoe Manufacturing9/24/2009Hank S
  Q: I have plans to start my own footwear label with China as my place of manufacture. I understand ...
  A: Yes, it is cheaper and easier to start with off-the-shelf products. You can have existing products ...
Manufacture in China9/18/2009Philip Liu
  Q: We are looking to import Beach Chairs and Body Boards by the container to penetrate initially the ...
  A: 1 To import current design by Chinese manufacturers or build own spec depend on your business ...
General9/18/2009Hank S
  Q: We are looking to import Beach Chairs and Body Boards by the container to penetrate initially the ...
  A: You are certainly better off starting with products that are already being manufactured in China. ...
import from China9/16/2009Philip Liu
  Q: I want to import a CO2 Laser cutting machine from China.. The machine cost approx $20,000 My ...
  A: There are two major taxes you have to pay, one is to Chinese government, another is to US ...
Information for licensing procedures9/16/2009Alexander
  Q: we are a company for Import & Export here in Egypt, and we need to open an office follow us in ...
  A: There are many companies who can provide the company registration in China. But you need pay some ...
buying from china9/15/2009East Sourcing Co Ltd
  Q: Will the accecpt pay pal because most of the companies i have seen want t/t payment. How can i ...
  A: There are three reasons that China supplier don't like Paypal, A: Paypal charges very high fee for ...
import electronic goods from china9/14/2009East Sourcing Co Ltd
  Q: I am trying to do a small business in UK. Currently I am looking for branded LCD tv's which can be ...
  A: Glad to meet you by Allexperts.com! In fact, you don't need a license for importing from overseas, ...
FCC certifications on Chinese imported consumer electronics9/10/2009Hank S
  Q: I am looking to start a small online business selling generic consumer electronics on Ebay. I have ...
  A: If I were you I would call the FCC and ask them this1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322). I believe ...
Chinese Manufacture terms9/5/2009Hank S
  Q: I am currently trying to understand what is costumery as far as lines of credit or payment terms a ...
  A: "Customary" is 30% down with the purchase order and 70% balance payable when the order ships. The ...
china8/11/2009Mark Mok
  Q: This is in regard to shavers men use to shave their face. There is a brand made in China ...
  A: I believe Shaveman is a US brand but made in China. It means the factory can only export this brand ...
How to make sure respect for IP8/8/2009East Sourcing Co Ltd
  Q: We have a few inventions (patent pending in Thailand) that we want to have manufactured in China. ...
  A: To protect the patent is not an easy campaign as you know, you need find a loyal partner for it, and ...
help in finding manufacturer of jewellery making beads8/4/2009Mark Mok
  Q: we have a small company in London and are looking into finding manufacturers of all kinds Beads ...
  A: As I know, many kinds of beads and cubes can be supplied here such as metal, glass, wooden, ceramic ...
beads wholesaler from china8/3/2009East Sourcing Co Ltd
  Q: i have a small company in UK and could you please tell me of any reputed wholesaler who deals in ...
  A: Please send an email to info@EastSourcing.Net for your inquiry. Here in Shenzhen has many jewelry ...
Payment of foreign proceeds7/30/2009Hank S
  Q: Party A arranges to have an exporter in India send goods to USA, but party A, not in either country, ...
  A: Party A is brokering the sale by the exporter in India and the purchase by the importer in the U.S. ...
Dresses from Asia7/27/2009Hank S
  Q: I am interested in brining in a small quantity (15-20 initially) of dresses from Asia, is there any ...
  A: Tracey, you didn't say WHERE you want to "bring in" the dresses. It doesn't matter, though. Besides ...

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