Resources
Resources for manufacturing and importing from China
Tools and guides to prepare an operation, compare suppliers, and understand costs, documentation and controls.
Tools and first steps
Free import starter kit (PDF)
A checklist, supplier comparison and quotation request template to prepare your project.
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Estimate duties, VAT, cash outlay and total cost with an indicative breakdown.
Open accessView resourceGuide to importing from China
A complete overview of the process, decisions and documentation involved in a B2B import.
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Suppliers and production
China suppliers guide
How to find, compare and review suppliers before making a decision.
Open accessView resourceSample approval guide
Criteria and a copyable approval record to sign off a sample before manufacturing.
Open accessView resourceMinimum order (MOQ) guide
What determines MOQ and which variables you can negotiate with a factory.
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What to review, which evidence to request and how to define the scope of an audit.
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Costs, documentation and sectors
Import costs guide
Break down common charges and distinguish cash outlay, recoverable VAT and cost.
Open accessView resourceImport duties and taxes guide
See how duties and VAT are calculated and access category-specific pages.
Open accessView resourceImporting cosmetics guide
Requirements, documentation and key decisions for cosmetics intended for the EU.
Open accessView resourceBuilding and home products guide
Sourcing, samples, controls and logistics for materials and fit-out products.
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