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More Guides for Indian Importers, Page 2 of 5
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China Import Documents Checklist for Indian Importers (2026)Most clearance delays start with one missing or mismatched paper. This checklist lists what you register once, what the supplier sends with every shipment, what your broker files and when, and the product permits that apply to some goods, with the official source for each.
Chinese Supplier Scams: Red Flags Indian Importers Should CheckThe Embassy of India in Beijing keeps a list of Chinese firms Indian businesses have reported in trade disputes, and an advisory on how to avoid becoming one of those cases. This guide turns that advisory and China's own company registry into the red flags to check, and the steps that protect your money.- FOB vs EXW for China Imports: Which Term an Indian Importer Should UseA Chinese supplier's EXW price looks cheaper than its FOB price because it leaves more of the work, cost and risk with you, including Chinese export clearance, which a buyer without a company in China cannot do itself. This guide explains the difference under Incoterms 2020, where FCA fits, and how each term changes the customs value in India.
- Importing From China for Beginners: Your First Order, Step by StepYour first import from China is mostly about doing things in the right order: register, check whether the product can be imported and what it costs landed, test samples, pay safely, ship and clear. This guide walks a first-time importer through ten steps, with the official source for each rule.
Yiwu or Guangzhou: Which Should an Indian Buyer Visit First?Yiwu is one huge market of small-quantity, mixed-product trading; Guangzhou is a city of specialist wholesale markets with the factories of the Pearl River Delta and the Canton Fair behind it. This guide compares them for an Indian buyer: products, how buying works, getting there, and how to choose.
140th Canton Fair 2026 Guide for Indian ImportersPlanning your trip to the 140th Canton Fair from India? Here is the definitive 2026 handbook covering October 15–November 4, 2026 phase dates, M-Visa processing, the upgraded Buyer Service System, and on-ground secrets to finding verified Chinese manufacturers.- Air vs Sea Freight from China to India: Transit TimesThe four ways goods move from China to India, what each costs to use, how many days each takes from the factory to your warehouse, and a simple rule for choosing between them.
Canton Fair 2026 Cost from India: Complete Budget & Expense BreakdownPlanning your Canton Fair 2026 travel budget from India? Here is an itemized cost analysis covering flights, surge hotel rates, M-visa fees, daily expenses, and an interactive budget calculator.- Canton Fair 2026 Dates: Phase 1, Phase 2 & Phase 3 Full ScheduleOfficial schedule for the 139th Spring and 140th Autumn Canton Fair 2026 sessions in Guangzhou. Explore exact phase dates, buffer intervals, and product categories for Indian buyers.
Canton Fair 2026 Invitation Letter: Step-by-Step Online Guide for Indian BuyersA step-by-step tutorial on generating your official Canton Fair 2026 Buyer Invitation Letter through the BEST portal. Essential instructions for Indian importers applying for a Chinese M-Visa.
Canton Fair Buyer Registration Process (2026): Free Badge & BEST GuideComplete guide to the Canton Fair buyer registration process: step-by-step BEST online portal tutorial, document requirements, avoiding the 100 RMB on-site fee, and physical badge pickup locations.- Canton Fair Hotel Booking: Best Hotels Near Pazhou Complex with ShuttlesWhere to stay in Guangzhou during Canton Fair 2026: district comparison between Pazhou, Tianhe CBD, and Haizhu, hotels with complimentary fair shuttle buses, and metro transit advice.
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