The China Journal · page 3 of 5
More Guides for Indian Importers, Page 3 of 5
55 guides in all, newest first. This page carries guides 25 to 36.
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Yiwu Sourcing Agent: What One Does, What It Costs and When You Need OneYiwu's market has 75,000 stalls and runs on relationships, cash deposits and follow-up. An agent turns a week of buying into one checked shipment. This article explains the role, the fee structures, the warning signs and the trips where an agent is optional.
Yiwu to India Shipping: Consolidation, Ports and TimelinesYiwu buyers order from dozens of stalls in a week. This article explains how those orders are collected, checked and loaded into one shipment, which port it leaves from, how long it takes to reach India and how the export paperwork works for small-commodity cargo.
Alibaba vs 1688 vs Factory Direct for IndiansCompare Alibaba, 1688.com, and direct factories: domestic pricing, MOQs, supplier reliability, and the advantages of on-ground sourcing agents.
BIS Certification for China Imports: Mandatory ListWhich Chinese imports require mandatory BIS certification: consumer electronics, LED lights, toys, steel products, and chemicals.
Canton Fair Mistakes Indian Buyers Should AvoidAvoid the top 10 expensive blunders first-time Indian business travelers make in Guangzhou, from booking wrong phases to paying cash deposits.- Canton Fair vs Yiwu: Which Is Better for Buyers?Compare order MOQs, OEM customization, ready stock, and supplier types between the Guangzhou Canton Fair and Yiwu Futian Wholesale Market.
China Business M Visa Guide for Indian CitizensEverything Indian businessmen, importers, and executives need to prepare a compliant China M-Visa dossier. Accurate consular jurisdictions, invitation letter guidelines, photo dimensions, and common rejection pitfalls.
China Business Visa Rejection: Reasons & AvoidanceAvoid China visa refusal: fix inconsistent itineraries, non-compliant photos, unverified funds, and flawed invitation letters before submission.- China Import Documents Checklist for Indian ImportersMandatory paperwork: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (BL), Certificate of Origin (COO), GATT declaration, and Insurance policy.
- China Import Landed Cost: Formula & Real ExampleAvoid import losses: complete landed cost formula including FOB price, freight, insurance, customs duties, port fees, and trucking.
China Importing Guide for First-Time ImportersStarter handbook for new Indian importers: capital requirements, scam prevention, sample testing, customs CHA coordination, and scaling up.- Chinese Supplier Scams: 15 Red Flags for BuyersProtect your capital: fake bank change emails, offshore accounts, impossibly low prices, refusing video tours, and phantom addresses.
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