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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Importing/Exporting | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I am currently considering starting a import and export business buy directly from China and other ... A: I see. I am not sure what you mean by "large" quantities. To most Chinese vendors, 60 cubic meters ... | |
| Importing/Exporting | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I am currently considering starting a import and export business buy directly from China and other ... A: Quinn, it sounds like you already have buyers and/or distribution channels in place, so it might ... | |
| exporting from China | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: We are being told by our China office that it is impossible for them to export goods to a ... A: They could be wrong, but most likely your China office is correct. Theoretically it should be ... | |
| 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: Louise, you're buying raincoats for $24 each? Damn, that sounds like an expensive raincoat. I guess ... | |
| sourcing company | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm currently starting my own sourcing company based in Montreal. I red some of your answer on this ... A: Starting a sourcing company? No problem! It's as easy as starting a bank, or starting a law ... | |
| labeling and financing orders through china | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I am dealing with a manufacturer in China making my products. Is there a certain size of font for ... A: Sorry for my late reply. There is no requirement for the size of the font for the words "Made In ... | |
| Purchasing Overseas | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm inquiring the best way to purchase overseas. I'm interested in purchasing 2 large bronze statues ... A: Noah, T/T stands for telegraphic transfer, aka wire transfer as you correctly stated. You are ... | |
| China exchange rates | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I have sourced a product from China for over 6 years. Primarily from one factory but there are two ... A: The vendor's claim is indeed 100% valid. The U.S. dollar continues to drop in value; soon it won't ... | |
| Importing from China | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I am planning to import car wet wipes from China to India.I am seeking your precious guidance in ... A: Ritu, you are correct that you are "reducing the risk". In a perfect world, you should go and visit ... | |
| Outsourcing production to China | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I would like to outsource the production of my dried christmas wreath designs to a fairtrade company ... A: Roisin, Unless you have a great sourcing agent helping you the timing is too tight, especially if ... | |
| Guarantee of shipment using aTT payment-Is payment held | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: A company in china has goods I want and accepts Telegraphic Transfer payment (by bank,Western Union ... A: There is no guarantee at all. The money is not held anywhere, it goes straight to the payee. The ... | |
| China Trade | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Probably a stupid question...but I have read that the US has a free trade agreement with China. ... A: The U.S. most certainly does NOT have a free trade agreement with China. Uncle Sam charges U.S. ... | |
| Sample Charges | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I was looking to source some products from China. I found a supplier on alibaba - I initially ... A: Sounds like a scam to me, assuming the value of the sample is small and in no way correlated to the ... | |
| how to verified chinse company | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Hank How can i check out a over seas companies to see if they are legit? if they have a number like ... A: Since I answer questions about China, I will assume you're asking about doing due diligence on ... | |
| Beginner | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: Firstly, thank you for giving us so many good advices related with international trade. I have the ... A: 1. At the beginning you should focus on finding buyers and establishing a business entity to use to ... | |
| products from china | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: We currently manufacture food silicone products and are selling them wholesale and retail. We have ... A: Sorry I have no experience with silicon food products but it sounds like something that is or should ... | |
| exporting to vietnam | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a deal to export some products from the US to Vietnam however, my vietnamese customer wants ... A: You need a non-circumvent/non-compete agreement. You can try to find a generic one on line or hire a ... | |
| BlackBerry & iPhones OEM from China | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: We are a small family business that imported spare parts for cell phones BlackBerry and iPhone. At ... A: They are fakes. You cannot buy genuine brand name phones directly from factories in China. The ... | |
| Exporting clothing and related goods from Asia | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm a single mom and I'm soon starting first year of Chinese and Chinese culture at my national ... A: Never heard of dhgate. In the U.S. you don't need to pay duties on imports valued under $2,000. Not ... | |
| Exporting clothing and related goods from Asia | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm a single mom and I'm soon starting first year of Chinese and Chinese culture at my national ... A: I am a little confused by your question. On the one hand you said you procured some product(s) in ... | |
| Importing Question | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: We are negotiating our first Import from India for garments. We have a personal reference of ... A: It doesn't hurt to have a written agreement but you're not likely to REALLY be able to enforce it if ... | |
| Buying From China | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to buy wholesale merchandise from china, all the merchandise have high end lables on ... A: There are three possibilities for what's going on with those vendors on Made-In-China.com who are ... | |
| Buying From China | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to buy wholesale merchandise from china, all the merchandise have high end lables on ... A: As Lt. Frank Drebin of Police Squad said: "You take a chance waking up in the morning, crossing the ... | |
| Non-Circumvention | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm concerned about being circumvented in a deal I'm putting together as a middleman. What are some ... A: You need a non-circumvent agreement with the buyer, not the supplier. That is assuming the supplier ... | |
| Taxes & Tariffs | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at buying some products from China. First order would be about $$450.00, shipping about ... A: You are wise to have done this due diligence. It is certainly a good sign that other customers are ... | |
| Taxes & Tariffs | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at buying some products from China. First order would be about $$450.00, shipping about ... A: Have the vendor write "Baby accessories - SAMPLES" on the shipping paperwork. It is indeed a bad ... | |
| Taxes & Tariffs | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at buying some products from China. First order would be about $$450.00, shipping about ... A: No duties on imports with values under $2,000. This will be classified as "informal entry". There ... | |
| Dealing with factories in China and US middlemen | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend who has been trying to get a product prototyped and manufactured in China for the ... A: I guess you get what you pay for, both from middle men and vendors. What good are free prototypes if ... | |
| Dealing with factories in China and US middlemen | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend who has been trying to get a product prototyped and manufactured in China for the ... A: Fran, first let me thank you for asking such a fabulous question, providing so much detail and ... | |
| Help Me...Maybe Could Lead to More if you agree | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: First off I want to start by saying thank you for taking a moment to help me I am going to explain ... A: You got a job paying 170k a year? I guess there's no correlation between grammar aptitude and ... | |
| import products to sell in Canada | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have read quite a few questions with your answers. I absolutely love how you answer the questions ... A: For regs about importing check with a Canadian customs broker or Canada's equivalent of Customs and ... | |
| import products to sell in Canada | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have read quite a few questions with your answers. I absolutely love how you answer the questions ... A: In the U.S., shipments valued under $2,000 can get through under "informal entry" without the need ... | |
| Tea from china | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I am an american living in central China. My dream is to import chinese teas into the United states. ... A: There is no such thing as an "import license" in the U.S. The reason these shops are telling you ... | |
| export to China for re-import to USA | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in knowing if I can ship cotton fabric /piece goods to China for cut & sew in China ... A: This sounds far too complex to work. Let me get this straight: You license your proprietary designs ... | |
| importing | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: have read some of what you wrote, stating that you cannot import named brand electrical goods from ... A: The only way to check out a company without going to China and visiting them for yourself is to hire ... | |
| importing | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: have read some of what you wrote, stating that you cannot import named brand electrical goods from ... A: I think what I said was this: you cannot buy name brand goods direct from the factory in China, ... | |
| Buying shoes from China | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I want to begin a small business selling sandals at outdoor events. I am very leery about buying ... A: Gail, of course you should NOT buy from unknown sources. You can find hundreds or even thousands ... | |
| 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: David, if your stamped items can possibly be used as components in another product, then they need ... | |
| Importing shoes from China | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon I'm looking to import shoes made in China into the US but I would like the tag ... A: There is no question that "China" must be on the shoes. It also has to be on the master carton. ... | |
| I have a supplier in china. how can i get product to canada | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: My question is... I have lined up a new product to be launched into the north American market but i ... A: I certainly hope you have figured out how you're going to sell this product. You're not supposed to ... | |
| Starting a factory in china | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering if i know of a certain product that would be easier made in china. how does one ... A: If you're new to this you can try Alibaba.com, GlobalSources.com and others like Made in China and ... | |
| Country of Origin Marking | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: We are a manufacturer in the US and we import many parts from China that we use to ... A: Here's the document from U.S. customs that specifically addresses the issue of country of origin ... | |
| Price negotiation China | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Good Evening Hank, I received pricing from a supplier in China in December and based on the quote , ... A: A couple of things come to mind based on the additional information you've provided. First, the ... | |
| Price negotiation China | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Good Evening Hank, I received pricing from a supplier in China in December and based on the quote , ... A: Alex, soon your question and my answer will be coming up at the top of Google searches for "price ... | |
| Importing Italian Design from China | 11/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Shoe Suppliers in China | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Import duty on electronic goods from China | 10/12/2009 |
| 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 China | 10/12/2009 |
| 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 China | 10/11/2009 |
| 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 China | 10/11/2009 |
| 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 USD | 10/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Importing metal shower heads from China | 9/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Shoe Manufacturing | 9/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| General | 9/18/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| FCC certifications on Chinese imported consumer electronics | 9/10/2009 |
| 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 terms | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Payment of foreign proceeds | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 Asia | 7/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Duty on sandals into USA from China | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have recently received copyright patents on a newly innovative-and Eco-friendly sandal- that has 4 ... A: congratulations on your success so far. The first thing you should do is make sure that you or your ... | |
| Importing Spotlights from China for US Distribution | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I am very confused and really do not know where to start to get the right information or to at least ... A: There is no mystery to this, only ignorance on your part which will kill any potential of getting ... | |
| china exports & fraud | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Do we have any legal recourse if we fall prey to fraud or if a china company does not abide by ... A: Without knowing the details of your situation I would say that unless you're a big company with deep ... | |
| opening a store | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: We are thinking of opening a store in Saskatoon Canada I am looking for a product that will sell , ... A: Mike, I don't think there is such a thing as an "easy sell", at least not for most people and not ... | |
| purchasing goods from China | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on purchasing some electronic devices from China. How will I be sure that the company ... A: You should read my previous posts. Yours is one of the most commonly-asked questions in this forum. ... | |
| hi | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: im staying in china for the past 4 years.next year ill be leaving to my country,but i would like to ... A: You should read my other posts. You are asking the wrong question. You need to ask yourself what ... | |
| importing from china | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: like the others on the site, this is the first time I am going to import tea from china, I do find ... A: You are focused on "importing" when you need to think about selling, marketing and distributing the ... | |
| China - Exporting Flat Irond | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: We are currently importing flat irons fromkorea and are moving to another company located in China. ... A: Are you in America? If so, and if you're already importing these from Korea then surely you know ... | |
| China - Exporting Flat Irond | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: We are currently importing flat irons fromkorea and are moving to another company located in China. ... A: Yes, it must say "Made in China" on it. You're talking about hair straightening irons, correct? ... | |
| Importing from S. Korea | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: Hank Have you had any dealings with importing from S. Korea to the US? I'm looking to import guitars ... A: Try canvassing your neighborhood Korean grocery stores, dry cleaners and nail salons. Ask the ... | |
| Subject: we manufacture much concrete block products and we look for more importers abroad | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: We are one leading professional Pioneered manufacturing of fibre reinforced concrete cover blocks ... A: Look, Readers, at who has stumbled into Hank's AllExperts page! Here we have none other than Mr. ... | |
| first time importing from China | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: this is my first time importing from China and I’m not sure where to begin, so I’ll tell you a ... A: Yes, it is necessary for you to have an agent like this. You need someone in China to help you ... | |
| importing textiles from China | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: ..I am hoping that you can refer some suppliers from China. I am wanting to import high end ... A: my advice is free but you are asking for valuable information. I know bedding suppliers and ... | |
| importing from china | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: we have importing laptop adapters from a supplier in China for over a year now and we pay by t/t ... A: the safest way to make payment would be to use a Letter of Credit. This is essentially a contract in ... | |
| Re-export | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if my question is going to be stupid and am I asking right person, but I don't get it ... A: your question is not stupid and you are asking the right person. First of all it is important to ... | |
| inspection of goods | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: So do I need to hire agent to inspect the goods for me or that is responsibility of carrier before ... A: The carrier is only responsible for shipping the goods, not for making sure that the goods are ... | |
| China Customs Regulation for Export items | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I paid to import a computer monitor to the US and the supplier told me it was 1st held up at customs ... A: The answer to your question is: probably not. I am not saying that everything the supplier is ... | |
| Advice needed | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: ! My situation is: Like many people on this site, i am in the business of retail. I sell cheap and ... A: Be afraid. Be very afraid. The shipping will be even more expensive than you fear it will be. And ... | |
| Private Label Shoes | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in locating the best most reliable manufacturers that will private label women's ... A: There is no way of knowing for sure how good or reliable a manufacturer is until you've done an ... | |
| shipping and manufacturing in China | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: How can you check the validity of a manufacturer in China? I'm trying to find a reputable doll ... A: Alibaba is a platform for ADVERTISERS who pay money to promote themselves on the site. These ... | |
| Cert of Origin for China made metal panels | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: We are exporting from China to Qatar. My understnding is our factory in China cannot issue a CO, it ... A: In China the C/O can only be issued by a company that is authorized to import and export goods. Up ... | |
| import | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: i am trader i have a buyer as well as a seller. but neither reside or live either of these ... A: If you have already been doing business with this supplier and you trust them and have a good ... | |
| Importing a container load | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I am currently looking at importing a 40"HQ from China. I am just wondering, will my freight ... A: You need to talk to your forwarder about this. A good forwarder can ship the container, clear ... | |
| China Referrals Source | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: Is there a GOOD web site or way to swap and obtain quality referrals for Chinese suppliers that are ... A: Not that I know of. It has crossed my mind that providing this service would probably be a ... | |
| buying from china | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Hank, I hope you can help me out... I am buying an inflatable movie screens from a Chinese company ... A: it was nice speaking with you on the phone. To sum up, here is the best case scenario: this is a ... | |
| Exporting to China | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: My company has been selling parts to a US Company that has moved its assembly operation from the US ... A: The easiest thing for you to do would be to supply the parts to your client in the U.S. and let your ... | |
| Trade Fairs & the first import | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: Firstly, many thanks for your pithy and erudite past answers. They are a valuable resource to those ... A: sorry for the late reply. First let me congratulate you on your plan to actually GO to China to ... | |
| how to negotiate price? | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: nice to meet you. I am interested in starting a business of importing scooter from Asian to ... A: Here are the answers you seek: 1. The best way to know whether a company is legit is to do your ... | |
| Manufacturing Fishing Poles | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I have been reading your previous responses to the same questions I had about getting a product ... A: $10,000 may not be enough to develop your own custom-designed fishing pole. It should be enough, ... | |
| Chinese imports | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to buy the Bowflex 1090 dumbbells from a chinese exporter. Now I have an account on ... A: Normally I would reject your question because I have answered this same question so many times ... | |
| Whos buying all this? | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I really don't know if you are the right expert from the list of import experts, but I've been ... A: Billy, you deserve great thanks for asking these questions. There are thousands of people out there ... | |
| Whos buying all this? | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I really don't know if you are the right expert from the list of import experts, but I've been ... A: If you think your question was stupid, wait till you see the answer. You ask a very important ... | |
| consolidating goods from multiple factories | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Hank, We have a growing number of customers that want to buy a variety of goods from our company on ... A: you are asking me whether your primary factory can handle the consolidation on their premises, but ... | |
| Purchasing TV from China | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: While looking for an Olevia 747i tv I came across this site: ... A: Andrew Andrew Andrew... where have I failed you? Have you not read my previous posts? There is an ... | |
| Buying from Hong Kong | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I've found a great source of products from Hong Kong for my newly created e-bay business.My question ... A: Tell the supplier to declare the package as "samples" when they fill out the UPS documents. Since ... | |
| Buying from Hong Kong | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I've found a great source of products from Hong Kong for my newly created e-bay business.My question ... A: there is no difference in "safety" between using bank transfer, western union or any other form of ... | |
| Importing vs. Manufacturing Domestically | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: You've given lot's of detailed and informative advise about importing from China to the U.S. I ... A: Tracy, you ask a great question. I wish I had a prize to give you. There was a front page article ... | |
| Starting my own shoe line | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me more about the paragraph "If you are willing to spend a few thousand dollars to get ... A: As is often the case, the answer is "it depends". Since there is so much information you did not ... | |
| Inquiry | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm negotiating with a China source that I met at the CECF trade fair. The product is galvanized ... A: "Could it be possible that all importers just bribe the government officials here and they are ... | |
| Inquiry | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm negotiating with a China source that I met at the CECF trade fair. The product is galvanized ... A: At last, a good question! And thank you for opting NOT to make it private, which would be a ... | |
| Got cargo coming from China, now what? | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: In a previous lesson, you school me on import/export licensing, such as, I didn't need one, (In ... A: What's up Bo. Glad you're back. You have come a long way! You purchased the goods and they are ... | |
| finding a manufacturer/import | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: is there a source for looking for acompany in China to manufacture a product to then sell in the USA ... A: China Sourcing companies like mine (ChinatownSourcing.com) specialize in sourcing products and ... | |
| Understanding pricing | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Hank, Below are pricing terms, some of which I am not familiar.... Our best price is USD14.78/m2 ... A: Based on the information you provided, it seems like they're saying the price (of whatever on earth ... | |
| Importing from China | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: Would it be likely for GM, Ford or DCX (or their suppliers) to be able to negotiate "Net 30" terms? ... A: GM, Ford or their parts suppliers probably even negotiate Net 60 terms from the Chinese factories in ... | |
| The need for I/E licensing | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: "...Start with your friends and relatives and figure out if you know anyone in a position to ... A: Import/Export license? You don't need no stinkin' import/export license! Assuming you're American ... | |
| Importing from China - Label requirement | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: We import lampshade underbodies from china to the U.S. We have done this for sometime with no ... A: Let me get this straight: U.S. customs is telling you that you need to label your products "Made in ... | |
| importing authentic brand name electronics | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: Here is another. I want to import authentic brand name electronics from China to sell in the US--is ... A: Cynthia, This question comes up again and again in this forum. To my knowledge, one cannot import ... | |
| Help Please, | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: How would I go about finding companies that want to manufacture or buy products made in China. I ... A: You have no idea how important your question is. Out of the more than 100 questions I have answered, ... | |
| visiting companies in China | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I want to import electronics from China and wondering it would be better to visit individual ... A: Cynthia, thank you for asking such an intelligent and important question. And thank you for opting ... | |
| Importing gas scooters from China | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I have already conversed with a manufacturer in China regarding opening a dealership in the US to ... A: There's no such thing as a general "import license" per se, but the U.S. government may require you ... | |
| Importing from China | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing from China, unpainted wooded dressers either assembled or unassembled. ... A: sorry for the late reply. I am currently in China on business and have limited access to my emails. ... | |
| Import from China to the UK | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I wish to import shower trigger sprays and hoses from China into the UK. I have found a supplier ... A: I will answer your question but first I need to ask you a couple of questions. How can you be sure ... | |
| import tax on items not for resale? | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking to purchase some items from a chinese wholesale site for personal use (crafting beads, ... A: You are talking about "shopping from China", which can usually be done duty-free by declaring the ... | |
| Sending bags to Holland | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Been reading your answers and am impressed with your knowlege! I am interested in sending some ... A: you never said the bags were purchased in China, so I am just assuming they were. As an American I ... | |
| importing from China | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I would like to import bed linens from China to sell in the USA. I have a Chinese connection. What ... A: If you've read my previous replies to questions from other folks who want to import XYZ from China, ... | |
| Importing beaded handbags into the US | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I have been trying to import beaded handbags into the US. I wanted to find out what types of quotas ... A: because the universe of possible import commodities is so huge, it's unlikely for us sourcing ... | |
| Buying and obtaining private label women's shoes for our store | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm wondering... I'm interested in buying ladies shoes for retail here in Connecticut. I like the ... A: Nowadays you can get away with buying "SOME" (i.e. small quantities of) manufactured goods "direct" ... | |
| need to ask | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I want to do distributership business , I m concentrating on electronics & communication products , ... A: Read my profile - I specialize in China, not the other countries you listed. If you want to find ... | |
| building a custom home | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: hank i found you after hour's of resource on net , I'm at a loss we are building our dream home in ... A: sorry but you're not going to like this answer. Building/construction materials in China are ... | |
| Inquiry on importing chinese producs | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I was very impressed at your knowledge and expertise in import & exporting goods from China. I work ... A: Ahhh, working for a Fortune 500 company certainly has its perks. Nice fat and steady paycheck, good ... | |
| Sourcing Products from China | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I have been negotiating with a supplier in the phillipines for Kitchenaid Stand Mixers. I got the ... A: I checked out the supplier's Alibaba page. In my opinion there is no reason to believe this is a ... | |
| Buying from manufacturer in China | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I'm starting a small business selling yoga mats, yoga bags, & cleansers. I'm trying to get my ... A: I called the supplier and spoke to Julie. She told me you already wired the deposit to her. The ... | |
| Importing China - Australia | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I am looking to travel to China soon to purchase a large quantity of children's clothing for a new ... A: I am glad to hear you're planning to physically travel to China to source and procure your ... | |
| exporting from China to Canada | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I am just starting a business in Alberta, Canada and I am looking to get some supplier in China to ... A: China is a land where things are MASS produced in huge quantities. Most producers have what are ... | |
| Importing from China | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a kiosk in a Shopping Mall in Delaware and I found two suppliers at Alibaba.com who are able ... A: FOB means "Free on board" (not "freight on board" like some people will tell you). FOB Ningbo means ... | |
| Importing from America to Australia | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: I am hoping to import some toys from the USA to Australia however unfortunately I have no idea how ... A: I am assuming you have the ability to SELL and DISTRIBUTE toys on a relatively large scale (i.e. at ... | |
| china imports | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I am a small business operator in Australia Who deals in online sales of computer components.I have ... A: You can buy almost anything in China but information is the most difficult commodity to obtain. You ... | |
| Importing from China to UK | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I am hoping to start a business and will be looking at importing clothing from China into the UK, ... A: I am a Yankee, not familiar with U.K. customs regulations and duties, but I expect you will need to ... | |
| importing from china | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I want to know about importing electronics from china such as mp3, and cell phones. If I can't buy ... A: Since you cannot buy SONY and other name brand electronics products "direct" from the manufacturers ... | |
| importing private label shoes | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: What are the laws for importing private label shoes from China to the United States? Does the ... A: Most companies, entrepreneurs and inventors who need a China sourcing professional start by asking ... | |
| importing private label shoes | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: What are the laws for importing private label shoes from China to the United States? Does the ... A: You don't need any special licenses or registrations to import from China. You should have a legally ... | |
| Importing sandals from china into uk | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I have set up a company to import branded sandals from china. i have a couple of questions. how can ... A: What exactly do you mean by "branded" sandals? If you mean you want to buy name-brand sandals ... | |
| importing goods | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: My son has recently purchased goods from a company in Beijing, who specialises in electrical goods. ... A: To my knowledge there is no customs tax payable by the Chinese supplier when exporting electronic ... | |
| Importing from China | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: Like many I am interested in importing small amount of goods such as game consoles (USA ... A: "Supplier", "manufacturer", "vendor", "seller", "producer" or whatever we call them is irrelevant. ... | |
| Importing apparel subject to quota from China to US | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I am wondering if you have any advice on importing cotton t-shirts that are subject to quota from ... A: For official information about quotas, look to the U.S. government, not the Chinese government. ... | |
| Importing from China | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: Like many I am interested in importing small amount of goods such as game consoles (USA ... A: Teri, you are saying you plan to buy no-name-brand laptop computers, game consoles and televisions ... | |
| Importing from China, customs/taxes/duties, more | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: I know the specific items that I want to import from China for resale, and I've located a source for ... A: Sourcing from China is a full-time job, and supplier verification is a job for a professional. As I ... | |
| Importing from China | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I live near a port in Tampa Bay. I have always been fascinated about importing from China. I am ... A: you are asking a lot of questions and frankly I do not have the time to answer them all now (it ... | |
| Fees to import electronics from China | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I would like to start importing electronics from China. I've taken care of most of the details but ... A: Sorry for the late reply - I am currently in China on business. No special permits needed to import ... | |
| ask about | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I want to import from china but I didnt want to import anything i m searching for products whic has ... A: Your question is barely comprehensible and your grammar is utterly atrocious. Let me give you the ... | |
| kids licensed clothes | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I currently sell childrens clothing at the markets like dora, spiderman etc. The lady I get them ... A: If you are selling them already, then you must also be buying them from somewhere. I assume you are ... | |
| importing from china | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I am looking into using a drop shipper (supplier/wholesaler) from China to sell a few small ... A: There is no official "limit" on weight or size or dollar amount for "samples". Basically if the ... | |
| importing from china | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I am looking into using a drop shipper (supplier/wholesaler) from China to sell a few small ... A: You are putting your reputation on the line by taking people's money and then hoping the "drop ... | |
| Importing Clothing form Asia | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I am wanting to import petite clothing from Asia (since most asians are petite) to the US. What do I ... A: Go to www.Alibaba.com and search for "womens apparel". There are hundreds of selling leads. Browse ... | |
| Business License in China | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: I work with a multinational company in the US and have materials I have sent to my company in China, ... A: there's no easy answer to your question, especially since you've given few details - what ... | |
| What requirements do I need to start importing from China? | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: A month ago I was surfing the net and found a website named Chinavasion.com. I got amazed about ... A: The answer to your question, "is it hard to import electronics from China to the US and start ... | |
| Shoe Manufacturers | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: I want to start my own line of shoes. Should I look for international or domestic manufacturing ... A: starting your own line of shoes is like starting any business: it requires an up-front investment. ... | |
| Importing Mobile Phones From Hong Kong | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I am interested in staring a small business importing and selling mobile phones in New Zealand via ... A: The short answer is forget it. Why not open a restaurant? Or start a dog-walking service? You are a ... | |
| business proposal | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I am an entrepreneur from Haiti, i have an import / export business. The Haitian market is driven by ... A: you need to be sure what you are able to sell. Once you know what you can sell, the rest is easy. ... | |
| importing from china | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I am intrested in importing some watch repair tools and watch batteries from china whats the main ... A: The main thing you need to know is how to SELL and DISTRIBUTE watch repair tools and batteries on a ... | |
| Importing electric pumps into North America | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for electric submersible pumps to operate underwater 1/2 horsepower. Can Chinese ... A: There are undoubtedly many manufacturers of submersible pumps in China. Whether any of them are ... | |
| start business | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: My name is Zoltan and I live in Florida but I grow up in Hungary.I need some help please. I would ... A: first of all you need to be over 18. Let's assume you are. First get an accountant and establish an ... | |
| about import in uk | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I want to export clothes from india to Uk how do start my first step. A: Your question is so vague and terse, it is almost not worth answering. You should say where you're ... | |
| ask about | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: i decided to exploit my knowledge , information , sources , fair experience i have in export/import ... A: To answer the first part of youryou absolutely should make use of your knowledge, experience and ... | |
| Sourcing Chinese electronic supplier who will customise requirement | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to find a Chinese supplier who will let me purchase one of their standard MP3 devices, ... A: These suppliers are simply assembly operations that procure the components and raw materials and ... | |
| Business proposal from Haiti | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: My name is Claude Stéphane Laroche, i am an industrial engineer and i am the owner of an ... A: I can supply you with some cool electronic gadgets at relatively low prices. For example, mini ... | |
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Hank S
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Expertise
Ask me about sourcing and manufacturing products in China, managing vendors in China, importing from China, developing new products in China, price negotiations with suppliers in China, and logistics-related issues.
Experience
I am a China sourcing professional. 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 audited 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 director of product development and sourcing.
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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