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About Mark Mok
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Expertise
I can help those who need to buy from China on manufacturer sourcing, factory audit, price negotiation, quality control, money safe, China travel and logistics, ect.

Experience
I work as a product sourcing manager for more than 2 years and have experience in area of international trade of around 13 years.

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PT5 Sourcing Management

   

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In Category  Exporting & Importing Goods

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New to the business11/20/2009
  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 ...
question9/26/2009
  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) ...
china8/11/2009
  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 ...
help in finding manufacturer of jewellery making beads8/4/2009
  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 ...
Canadian GST7/8/2009
  Q: I am a US business owner. I intend to import goods from India and sell to my customer in Toronto, ...
  A: I'm buying Indian rubber mats and export them to Europe. As I know, India don't have GST and I never ...
bopp films5/27/2009
  Q: I am wandering that is it possible to import Bopp films from China to Canada
  A: Sorry I'd in hospital last two weeks and couldn't answer your question from AllExperts. If you want ...
Where to begin?5/25/2009
  Q: I was wondering how to begin the process of importing some small electrical recording sound chips. ...
  A: I do sorry that I couldn't reply your question in time because I had to stay in the hospital for 10 ...
getting started5/11/2009
  Q: Mark, what is the best way to connect with a reputable factory to set up an import business? I have ...
  A: Sorry for the late since I was in India and had no internet access. To start an import business at ...
new business5/8/2009
  Q: if I have a great knowledge in some products also I enjoy it and interested in too , is that ll be ...
  A: Sorry for the delay since last week I was in India and there was no internet access. As my own ...
Export Payment Terms6/6/2007
  Q: In the export invoices, exporters often merely write: "Open Delivery Terms" or "O/D Payment" or "TT ...
  A: I just meant that tt is not safe at all to the buyer because it never asks for any document through ...
Meaningf of PI5/25/2007
  Q: I was asked to set up a P/I account recently. Wat is this please? Kind regards, Shannon
  A: It means Proforma Invoice. Usually you need to show the details of the buyer, seller, description of ...
re : procedures & legal formalities about importing goods from china5/23/2007
  Q: sir, i am having a small business in India(delhi) and i am intrested in importing hardware goods ...
  A: You can ask for the bank details from the supplier so that you can pay from your bank the freight ...
Importing Mobile Phones From Hong Kong5/23/2007
  Q: I am interested in staring a small business importing and selling mobile phones in New Zealand via ...
  A: To be frank, I don't think it's an easy business. All the mobile brands have their own sales channel ...
re : procedures & legal formalities about importing goods from china5/21/2007
  Q: sir, i am having a small business in India(delhi) and i am intrested in importing hardware goods ...
  A: Usually the supplier ask for your courier number only because they wish you to pay the expensive ...
business proposal5/21/2007
  Q: I am an entrepreneur from Haiti, i have an import/export business. I have previously sent you a ...
  A: It's a pleasure to hear from you again. I do have interest to take part in your project. But pity ...
labeling requirements for products made in China5/8/2007
  Q: We are importing products that have a "made in china" label on each part shipped. Once the product ...
  A: I'm not familar with the local regulation but usually every product need to have to label showing ...
start business5/8/2007
  Q: My name is Zoltan and I live in Florida but I grow up in Hungary.I need some help please. I would ...
  A: Below is my suggestions of your questions: 1) Usually you need not any license except some special ...
Product Labelling5/8/2007
  Q: Does a product require a "Made In China" label if it is not being sold retail to consumers? Thanks ...
  A: In our experience, we can sell products without any label that called in blank packing. I really ...
Labeling Requirements4/26/2007
  Q: I'm trying to import Reflective Safety Vest made under my own private brand name. Do I have to label ...
  A: Sorry for the delay since I'm in holiday now. Usually the products made in china should be labelled ...
urgent information required if you can answer thankyou4/13/2007
  Q: Asalam u alikum pls answer this 1-what is the alternate for opening lc to pay someone in trading ...
  A: 1) Usually a Chinese supplier only receive the payment of L/C at sight or T/T prior to shipment, ...
Import License4/6/2007
  Q: What is the process of getting an import license, in New Jersey? I wanted to import different ...
  A: As a simple answer, please remember that for normal products, such as what you're going to buy, it's ...
to know about import goods4/4/2007
  Q: sir i m frm india and i want to start my own bussiness in this field so plz help me by sending the ...
  A: It's really a big question because there're so many products you can import and sell. I suggest go ...
PAYMENT FOR GOODS4/4/2007
  Q: MY GOODS HAVE LEFT CHINA AND ARE BEING SHIPPED BY SEA FREIGHT. MY QUESTION IS WHEN DO I PAY THE ...
  A: Usually we need to discuss the payment terms before placing the order. In your case, it seems that ...
Import procedure3/31/2007
  Q: Can u please clearly explain me the following things in detail, if I import 1 container ...
  A: 1) Usually you don't need a lisence except some very special goods like acohols, medicines,etc. You ...
Business proposal from Haiti3/28/2007
  Q: My name is Claude Stéphane Laroche, i am an industrial engineer and i am the owner of an ...
  A: As an exporter, I think two of the most important things are: to find the buyer and let the buyer ...
Business proposal from Haiti3/26/2007
  Q: My name is Claude Stéphane Laroche, i am an industrial engineer and i am the owner of an ...
  A: It's really something quite interesting. I checked here and found that the main products we sell to ...
import3/24/2007
  Q: Please tell me how to make an import contract safe.I'm a student and i need your help.Thanks a lot
  A: It's difficult to say 100% secured on trading but here are some suggestions for your beginning: 1) ...
Buying wholesale3/22/2007
  Q: Hey! I am trying to get into being a retailer and buying wholesale. Is it cheaper and better to ...
  A: Sorry for my delay since I'm in a business trip and can't reply email everyday. You can always get ...
Hello1/29/2007
  Q: I should say thanks first.I want to know where I can sell my oil paintings ? is there any good ...
  A: Sorry for the delay since I've just come back from a business trip. As you are going to sell your ...
Importing into USA from China1/18/2007
  Q: I want to get into Importing from China to the US??? How do i get started once I know what i want ...
  A: I'm now in a business trip but can simply give you some suggestions. 1) Please use the site ...
Import Cellphone Bluetooth from China to US1/8/2007
  Q: I want to buy small quantities of Bluetooth for cell phones from manufacturers in China. I went to ...
  A: 1) You were right that you would take all risks in such orders under the payment terms like T/T and ...
Determining Reputable Dealers1/8/2007
  Q: I'd like to order some products from some sites located in China and would like to know if there's ...
  A: I visited the website and also know some other similars. As I know, most of them really do business ...
need to ask12/28/2006
  Q: i m an communication & electronics engineer like export/import business so much so i want to relate ...
  A: Sorry again for the delay. I thought I'd answered your question on 30th or 31st Dec but couldn't ...
Contact Suppliers12/27/2006
  Q: This is my first time to visit this site but I love to learn the materials of how to start up a ...
  A: I hope my reply will not be too late for you. Sorry for the delay! In fact it's sometime a mustbe of ...
Round Box12/19/2006
  Q: I have just started up a small business and I'm trying to source a round gift box from China. ...
  A: The freight, as you mentioned carriage, depends on the way you ship the goods. Usually you can send ...
looking for contacts12/17/2006
  Q: I am new to the import/export business. I am looking to import electronics (mostly cell phones), ...
  A: I think Alibaba (www.alibaba.com) is where you can find all the suppliers you need. Please try to ...
need to ask12/14/2006
  Q: i want to gather between export/import business & home based business can i find a role to play ...
  A: I think you can try to collect some local demands of the business and find a partner in the other ...
importing good from china12/14/2006
  Q: From Chinese contacts Dear Mr. Edouard Nsengiyumva: 1] I would suggest to change the this part as ...
  A: First, I think Arbitration terms are very popular now in China and can be found in many of formated ...
importing good from china12/13/2006
  Q: 1.Four years ,I contacted a clothing chinese manufacturer to sell to me the defects clothing to ...
  A: Why not? If you do have ability to sell in Africa, I think you can ask for 3-5% of commission. ...
Importing from China12/9/2006
  Q: I'm planning to import a certain cable from China. After I receive the sample and the cable tests ...
  A: Sorry I don't know the usual minimum order of cables. Did you mean 10000 meters or 10000 dollars? ...
worried11/25/2006
  Q: i have ordered merchandise from china.i t/t 30 % deposit.the factory is ready to ship to me.the 70 % ...
  A: The suppliers in China usually only accept two kinds of payment. One is T/T prior to shipment. It ...
Import Export11/23/2006
  Q: can you please tell me what FOB Shanghai Price (excluding quota)means, I understand the Free on ...
  A: FOB means the seller will pay everything of the freight until the goods load to the container and ...
LED lighting11/22/2006
  Q: Mark Do you know a copany in China that can designs led lighting that would be safe to deal with ...
  A: Yes, I can find for you many of these companies. Please send me the detailed information of what you ...
export transit11/16/2006
  Q: We have a buyer who paid for goods (finally, but not an easy job getting her to pay.)we loaded onto ...
  A: We'd like to make sure some points in the below: 1) Where are you? 2) Where were your two continers ...
Remittance TT11/14/2006
  Q: How reliable is sending money by TT? Can I be sure the supplier will not cheat me once he receives ...
  A: T/T is always not safe but only based on commercial credit. If you are not sure about supplier or ...
importing from China11/9/2006
  Q: Good Morning- Thank you for having a presence on a website to ask questions. I am thinking about ...
  A: It's a pleasure to receive your email. If you need to find more suppliers from China of the ...
Importing from China10/27/2006
  Q: I have been in contact with two company's in China from which I am going to be ordering wetsuits. ...
  A: Sorry for the delay. The factory seemed to send you the samples by courier such as UPS or DHL. In ...
FOB price10/23/2006
  Q: We are herbal tea manufacturer and i'm now starting to export our product to Japan. My question is, ...
  A: FOB price means the products cost only to the port of shipment. If you know how much it will cost ...
Import Small Electronics from China to US10/20/2006
  Q: We are are an e-commerce start-up, and are currently buying small quantities of USB Flash Drives and ...
  A: The frieght cost is correct. EXW means ex-work price so you need to be responsible to everything of ...
importing goods10/6/2006
  Q: i was just wondering if u would be able to give me a little information about how to start importing ...
  A: Sorry I almost forget your question for so long a time. I should answer it once I received but at ...
Importing from China10/4/2006
  Q: Thats ok about the delay, and thanks for the responce and sorry to spoil your holiday. You say he's ...
  A: Anyway, I feel it's too dangerous to pay the money first even if the prices are low. You'd better ...
products to buy9/25/2006
  Q: The products I am looking for are children's toys, games or educational learning games - anything ...
  A: It's a pleasure to have your message again. I will suggest you some kinds of products in this area ...
Importing Electronics from China9/17/2006
  Q: I am located in Bogota- Colombia (Latin America). I see as a opportunity for starting a small ...
  A: Sorry for the delay since I was just come back from a trip. For your requirement, would you like to ...
products to buy9/16/2006
  Q: I am looking for products to purchase in China. Do you have any suggestions for sources and how to ...
  A: Very sorry for the delay since I was just come back from a business trip. It's a pleasure to hear ...
importing into australia9/9/2006
  Q: we want to import some chairs into australia. how can we find out if the company in china is a ...
  A: Sorry for the delay since I was just come back from a trip. I got into the website you mentioned ...
importing wine from Italty9/4/2006
  Q: Im interested in importing wine and cheese from Italy, I have a connection in Naples Italy. I never ...
  A: In the fact, I don't know what you'd like to ask me. Will you please give some detailed ...
Help me understand FOB9/2/2006
  Q: I see FOB is for Free on Board. I am looking at price lists from china and singapore and it says ...
  A: In the fact, the shipping cost from the supplier to your country is not included in the FOB price. ...
Help on importing8/30/2006
  Q: I am a building contractor from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. My company builds new homes and ...
  A: I'm now out for a business trip but can contact for your case next week. We can: 1) Contact with ...
how to find a broker or agent in china8/23/2006
  Q: we have recently begun importing raw food material from China. So far, virtually every company has ...
  A: If you are importing from Zhejiang or Fujian province of China, I believe your factory will have ...
Export/Import Procedures8/18/2006
  Q: Where can I find information regarding export/import with China. For example, what are the ...
  A: I think you can find all kinds of manufacturers in the site http://www.alibaba.com. It's a good ...
UL Certificate, what's applicable?8/17/2006
  Q: Mark, Is there a Chinese equivalent to UL which the US government recognizes? And, what are the ...
  A: You can't sell your goods if you buy without UL. Chinese products can also apply UL certification ...
Process of Importing from China8/9/2006
  Q: Mark, My company has recently begun to deal heavily with China. We are looking into importing two ...
  A: I've just seen your question and sorry for the delay. To make sure if you need any license to ...
Importing Materials8/2/2006
  Q: and firstly I must say thank you for providing excellent refernces for those of us that know very ...
  A: A 40' container from China to New York will usually cost around USD3000-USD4000. But now it will be ...
import7/5/2006
  Q: a huge supermarket chain in Mexico need seafoods import from Asia, I will offer importing service, ...
  A: Will you please send me some detailed informations of the sea foods you'd like to import? Such as ...
import via ups6/20/2006
  Q: mark mok, thanks for your help! here's another question for you: i actually thought about having ...
  A: Sorry that I forgot which question you asked me before. But to this question, do you know how many ...
business start up6/19/2006
  Q: i would like to start a business selling products to dentists. i have found several wholesalers in ...
  A: First congratulations to your good starting on business! Please go on. If the FOB price is ...
Imported product issue6/15/2006
  Q: I currently have imported my maternity tshirt designs from Bangladesh and have done so quite a few ...
  A: The textiles and garments business are usually based on sample agreement. If the girl confirmed the ...
Import6/12/2006
  Q: i would like to import dinner sets [cups plates etc} for business purposes from Bangladesh. Would i ...
  A: It depends on where you are since differet countries have different policy on importing. Also it ...
re: Payments and collections6/7/2006
  Q: I have what I think may be an unusual situation. I am a business consultant and last year set up a ...
  A: I know some chinese sellers on ebay need someone in US collecting money for them because: 1) They ...
Importing license? Why?5/22/2006
  Q: I have a product that i wanted to be manufacturered in china because of cost. the company in china ...
  A: It sounds a little strange but maybe it's a kind of products need import licence from government. So ...
Shipping from China5/20/2006
  Q: I am currently entering into business with an associate importing bamboo products from China. Due ...
  A: Usually in our experience, it will be USD100.00 cheaper and 1 week quicker for a 40' container ship ...
Buying From China5/13/2006
  Q: My company would like to do business with China companies but we are somewhat nervous because each ...
  A: I understand your situation very well and below is some of my suggestions: 1) Ask a company that can ...
can i buy resale products that I bought from discount stores?4/23/2006
  Q: I'm thinking to purchase shoes, clothes and handbags from discount stores and resale them in ...
  A: Obviously there're many suppliers in china can meet your requirements but please answer several ...
to import lamps4/15/2006
  Q: sir, i would like to know about procedures to import lamps from china
  A: First of all, you need to find some suppliers of the lamp. You can go to http://www.alibaba.com to ...
looking for an agency of a reputable co.4/11/2006
  Q: I have a master degree in business and I have been working in the field of Import-Export in a ...
  A: Please look into the site http://www.alibaba.com to found all kinds of chinese manufacturers. Most ...

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