{"product_id":"before-you-visit-suppliers-in-china-or-import-goods","title":"Before you visit suppliers in China or import goods","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuying a product directly from China can seem cheaper. But a low factory price is not yet a reliable import price. Transport, customs, inspections, product safety and rejected stock can turn an attractive quote into a costly decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you check whether a supplier really has a factory? When is a trip to China worth it? Who bears the import obligations? And how much money do you need to have available before the goods can be sold?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOREFACT researches what you need to know before you visit suppliers in China or import goods if you operate from the Netherlands.\u003c\/strong\u003e From supplier selection and factory checks to total import costs, EU regulations, payment risks and a safe purchasing decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will you discover in this research?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparing sourcing routes:\u003c\/strong\u003e explore buying within the EU, sourcing from China remotely and sourcing from China with a factory visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChecking suppliers and factories:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify company registrations, bank details, production capacity, subcontractors and samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTravel and trade fairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e find out how to prepare a factory visit, the Canton Fair, a travel budget and independent audits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport and customs:\u003c\/strong\u003e understand Incoterms, transport documents, import duties, TARIC codes and import VAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct safety and liability:\u003c\/strong\u003e check CE marking where required, the GPSR, technical documentation, labels, recalls and importer obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal financial feasibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e compare nine fictional worked cases on import costs, rejects, larger orders, exchange rates and available cash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContracts and purchasing risks:\u003c\/strong\u003e look into MOQ, advance payments, inspections, production agreements, tooling and the moment you can release an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluding import calculations and practical tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe research contains nine financial worked cases and a comparison of three sourcing routes. The models show, among other things, the difference between the factory price and the cost price per saleable product, the financing of an import order and the cost of a trip to China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou also receive twelve English-language supplier scripts, fill-in sheets for factory visits and import costs, a comparison of three suppliers, a 90-day import protocol and a GO\/INVESTIGATE FIRST\/NO-GO check before you pay a deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this guide for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor entrepreneurs who want to find suppliers in China, visit a factory or import their first goods from China into the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso suitable for entrepreneurs who have already received quotes and want to assess whether the supplier, product specification, import costs, safety documentation and payment terms are sufficiently substantiated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do you receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOREFACT guide — 31 pages (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent research into sourcing and importing from China, including three sourcing routes, nine financial scenarios, product rules, customs, supplier checks, scripts and practical worksheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch market:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e digital, via download after purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on 44 numbered official and primary sources and illustrative worked examples. 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