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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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