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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Finding the right provider | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking to find a manufacturer of tyres for concrete mixer trucks in order to negotiate a dealer ... A: If you ask me where you can find a place full of trustful suppliers, I can't answer you, because ... | |
| Import of womens clothing | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I would like to open a boutique in my town and import quality womens clothing from China, but I do ... A: Regard to your question, first you need to make sure what styles you wish to import, it can help you ... | |
| How to ship loaned item in-out China without tax? | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: We need to loan some parts from China supplier, then need to ship back to China for servicing every ... A: For your situation, every time when the goods are sent back to China for servicing, the Chinese ... | |
| Importing from China | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I thank you in advance for answering on some questions, as I am a first time international importer ... A: you were very clear in English, I understood all. 1. you wrote they've sent you a good sample ... | |
| custom invoice | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to import some goods from a company in China, this company has particulary issued a ... A: 1. there will be two versions of commerical invoices in each shipment, first version is the exporter ... | |
| Importing from China. | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to import trailer tires from China to do business with. I have received different ... A: Normally you can't get your money back once you pay out especially in international business. A L/C ... | |
| Importing from China. | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to import trailer tires from China to do business with. I have received different ... A: Hey Robin, Thanks for your question. Sorry for late reply, I went on a business trip to ship 7 ... | |
| importing small goods from china | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I would appreciate you helping me on this. I'm still starting retail business online, and I'm ... A: You don;t need import license, for this quantity, ask the wholesaler to ship to you via. air express ... | |
| Childrens clothing and accessories import from china | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: We are a new business and currently import childrens clothing, just wondering if the clothing and ... A: Sorry for waiting I've been abroad for vocation. Yes of course you can do this as long as the logo ... | |
| Form E | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a customer based in Bangkok, Thailand who wishes to take advantage for lower import duty, how ... A: I am not sure where the supplier based in? Usually after production and before shipping, the ... | |
| shoe manufacturer in china | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: how can i find the Manufacturer of a certain type of boot that are made in china but they are mainly ... A: Glen, You want the boots branded or not? If you don't want them branded, you can send the ... | |
| Drop shipping items from China | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: Philip, I have ran into a small problem. I now have a customer that is located in the Czech ... A: It should be ok for the supplier to use your price. The difference is there are two sets of ... | |
| Importing Tea From China to UK | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: How much does it cost to import tea from China to UK? Aside from the shipping cost, what are the ... A: Aside from the shipping cost, you need consider only the import duty. Find the tea tariff code in UK ... | |
| starting a new lineof sneakers | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: How can one get started in this business and get an affiliation with reputable factories to produce ... A: The best way and trustful way of finding any reputable factories for your products will be go to ... | |
| Details required for importing Canned Foods | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know the complete details of importing the canned products from China to India. My ... A: 1) a. documents for general trading include: bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list b. ... | |
| Business Planning | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: Liu, My associate and myself are planning to start a small/medium business and i do believe you can ... A: Can you send me your detailed request to me in table to my email: liumao7@gmail.com I need to know ... | |
| how do i verify if a company is good | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: i am starting a small pet blowing/water business in Liberia/West Africa,i have contacted few ... A: Your question is simple and complex :-) There is not an official way to tell you whether the ... | |
| Importing Interactive white boards from China. | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I am communicating with the international marketing manager for a company that makes interactive ... A: First you have to be sure this company is a serious company, this will reduce your risks. Then you ... | |
| Country of Origin | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: We buy electrical products from numerous factories in China and consolidate orders at Yantian/Ningbo ... A: Sure your idea is ok to process. And this is what I and my company is doing at. My partner company ... | |
| Transferable LC | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I am a trader from Middleast. I want to buy tobacco products from HongKong and sell it to India. The ... A: 1) I assume you want to transfer a certain amount of the LC value to the seller and advise the ... | |
| supplier in china | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: "I am trying to purchase from a company named Wasense Technology Co. Limited located in Zhenzhen ... A: Do you have a official site for the Wansense Tech company? I have made a simple look, no information ... | |
| Importing cosmetics and other things from china | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I am planning on starting a small retail business with cosmetics and other such things in India. I ... A: Glad to meet you here. I can't say every factory is willing to cooperate with you because you are ... | |
| machine cut glass chatons will import and safely payment | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Question Hi there, I need some advices on importing goods from china to india. I found some glass ... A: I think the principle is very easy: 1 make sure you have the permit for import in India 2 make ... | |
| getting own designs of furniture made and exported to the UK.General interiors and unusual furniture importing to the UK | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I want to start importing from China GOOD Quality home furniture includinginteriors ... A: It will be my pleasure to be your credible sourcing agent in China, I think we can speak by email in ... | |
| Importing Electronic items from China to Ontario | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I want to start my business on large scale by importing some electronic items from china and I have ... A: Sorry for answer delay. I've been so busy recently. Ok, before you getting into this business, you ... | |
| import and export | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: what is the procedure for exporting from china to the united states and to my home town? A: 1 find your interested products and suppliers 2 discuss them with price and payment terms and ... | |
| international importing from china to canada | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I need some advices on importing goods from china to canada. I found some good products from china ... A: 1 how to import them First talk with the producers and settle down prices and payment terms. Ask ... | |
| Visiting factories | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have been emailing about 9 factories in China with my product and have got samples from them all ... A: Definately 10 days is not enough based on my experiences, I used to go out and check 12 factories ... | |
| Importation | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm from the Philippines. I want to ask on how to import office supply from China. Like for example ... A: First you make sure your company has the right to import goods :-) Then the most important, to find ... | |
| Made in China Label requirements | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I appreciate you taking the time out to help me. We're a small business that is importing a product ... A: I have exported some products from China to U.S several times in last years. For my experiences, you ... | |
| book, office supplies import to Indonesia | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: . I'm Andri from Indonesia.. I have some question about book and office supplies imports from ... A: Please see my reply: 1. Where can I buy those things in a lowest price and a good quality also..?? ... | |
| QUOTE AND TAX | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I asked for a quote from a supplier in Shanghai and was given a quote in Euros. Is there a reason ... A: I am so sorry I find your question just now. They quote based on Euros mainly because the exchange ... | |
| Importing from China | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend that lives in Shenzhen; if I wanted to buy 100 flash drives from a company in SZ for ... A: Regard to your situation, there are usually two choices. If you are buying brand name flash drives, ... | |
| Exporting Foods to Chengdu | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: my name is Brett Ashcroft-Green and I have been reading some of your responses on all experts in ... A: Also thanks for your quick reply. I can't see your mail add, the system may banned it. I think you ... | |
| Exporting Foods to Chengdu | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: my name is Brett Ashcroft-Green and I have been reading some of your responses on all experts in ... A: Hey Brett, Thanks for your question, sorry I am a bit late for response, but your wife must know we ... | |
| chemical import in India from china | 11/7/2009 |
| 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 Production | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Certificate of origin | 10/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| regarding china | 10/13/2009 |
| 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 china | 10/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Food export | 10/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Manufacture in China | 9/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| import from China | 9/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
Exporting & Importing Goods
Answers by Expert:
Philip Liu
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about every aspect of importing from China. Such as sourcing products, supplier evaluation, trade safe services, quality control, shipping affairs, etc. My answer will only concern on international business.
Experience
I’ve been doing international trade in China for nearly six years. I have provided many clients from global trade services these years. Also I have a website to share my knowledge and offer my service online. My company sourcing pal provides professional service in this field.
Publications
www.sourcingpal.com
bbs.fobshanghai.com
Education/Credentials
My major was English literature so the communication will be no problem. Also my second major was international business in college.
Past/Present Clients
CR Impact, Stowest, CCS Refrigeration,Baalbaki and partners company, etc.
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