AboutHank S 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
Question Hi...I am hoping that you can refer some suppliers from China. I am wanting to import high end bedding, towels, and other textiles. I thank you sincerely in advance
Kim
Answer Hi Kim, my advice is free but you are asking for valuable information. I know bedding suppliers and suppliers of ladies apparel, shoes and various textile products, but I will not tell you their names for free. Check out cantonfair.org. There may still be time to get a plane ticket and book a hotel. I'm sure you can find suppliers there.
As an "importer" you will need to purchase these products in bulk, meaning thousands of sets of bedding, etc. Most good suppliers don't have time for orders smaller than this. You might be able to get started with an initial purchase of just a couple of cbm, but lcl shipments are expensive and difficult to manage. If you're able to ship a full teu or feu of these products then your cost will be $4-5,000 to ship the container, plus the cost of goods, plus import duties, customs broker fees, and warehouse operating expenses. Not to mention the REALLY expensive stuff: sales/marketing and distribution.
If you are prepared to invest all this money and the only missing piece -- the only thing standing between you and your goal of being an "importer" -- are the names of some good suppliers, then surely you are willing and able to pay me, say, $500 for this information.
Do you know WHY I know these suppliers?
Because someone already paid me to find them. A distributor in Detroit paid me to find and visit bedding suppliers in China. In addition to my fee he also paid for travel, meals and accomodations for me and my colleague. He also flew me from NY to Detroit to visit his hq. All told, thousands of dollars were spent in order that I might have the very information you require.
And now it can be YOURS for the LOW LOW PRICE of ONLY $499.99*! But HURRY! This offer won't last long.
