Expert Guide for Importing from China

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It was written mainly for the buyers of consumer goods (luxury market excluded), particularly those selling through e-commerce. Having said that, I found several chapters that cover topics I seldom write about (freight, Customs, drop-shipment, and so forth) and do a very nice job of it.

Here is the table of contents:

PART 1: PRODUCT
Product Research
Safety Standards & Labeling
Importer & Customs Responsibilities
Customs Duties
OEM & ODM Manufacture
PART 2: SOURCING
Types Of Suppliers
Sourcing Channels
Attending Trade Shows
Supplier Marketplaces
PART 3: SUPPLIER
Supplier Process Steps
Negotiating Strategy
Ordering
Quality Control
Payment Methods
Relationship Building
PART 4: FREIGHT QUOTE
Freight Process Steps
Freight Forwarders
Request For Freight Quote
Mode Selection
Cargo Insurance
PART 5: SHIPMENT
Shipping Basics
Shipment Process
Customs Process
Packaging
PART 6: FULFILLMENT
Overview Of Fulfillment Options
Direct Fulfillment
Third-Party Fulfillment
Drop-Shipping
Cross-Docking & Crowdfunding
PART 7: AMAZON FBA
Amazon Shipping And Receiving Requirements
Amazon Europe

The editors at Freightos did a very nice job.

And the best part is… it is all accessible without paying and without leaving your contact information (unless you want the full pdf file with a nice design). Go have a look!