Free resource · 4-page PDF
China import starter kit
Three practical tools to prepare your first factory purchase with clear criteria: what to define before asking for prices, how to compare suppliers on equal terms and how to request a complete quotation.
- Avoid comparing prices that do not include the same things.
- Put in writing what is costly to claim later.
- Reach your first supplier conversation with a clear request.
What the kit includes
01 · Preparation checklist
Fourteen points in three blocks (product, quantities and terms, requirements and quality) so you know what to ask for before writing to the first supplier.
02 · Supplier comparison template
Table to compare up to three suppliers against the same criteria: company type, confirmed specification, price with currency and Incoterm, minimum quantity, samples, lead times, payments, documentation, quality, moulds and outstanding costs.
03 · Request-for-quotation model
Copy-and-paste text in English, with bracketed fields and notes to adapt it, that asks in one go for everything you need to compare offers.
All other resources remain open
The cost calculator, the guides and the shipment checklist do not require an email. The kit is the only resource delivered by email.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01How is this different from the free checklist in the duties guide?
The guide checklist covers shipment documentation and the settlement of duties and VAT. The kit focuses on the earlier stage: preparing the request, comparing suppliers and asking for a complete quotation. They complement each other and both remain free.
02Do I need to register or provide company details?
No. We only ask for an email to send you the link. The sector is optional. No name, company, phone or account is required.
03Will I receive commercial emails?
Only if you tick the optional tips-and-news box. If you do not, you will receive only the email with the download link.
04Does the kit guarantee that my import complies with regulations?
No. It is an informational document to organise preparation and comparison. Each operation must be verified according to product, origin and date, with the relevant specialists.