China Import Consultation Service: Sessions & Pricing
One-on-One Strategic Advisory with Trade Experts to Build a Profitable, Zero-Risk Import Pipeline
Why Most First-Time Import Ventures Lose Money
- Miscalculating landed costs by ignoring SWS, IGST, port storage, and shipping demurrage.
- Importing goods without mandatory BIS certification, leading to customs seizure and destruction.
- Overestimating consumer demand and buying container loads of obsolete product models.
- Navigating bank remitting rules (Form A2, AD Code, ICEGATE) without foreign exchange guidance.
Step-by-Step Execution Process
- STEP 01
Product Viability & HSN Classification
Determining exact 8-digit HSN codes, customs duty slabs, and regulatory certifications.
- STEP 02
Landed Cost & Profit Modeling
Running mathematical simulations of CIF, BCD, SWS, IGST, freight, and net profit margins.
- STEP 03
Sourcing Channel Selection
Advising whether your product is best sourced via Canton Fair, Yiwu Market, or direct OEM factories.
- STEP 04
Compliance & Banking Blueprint
Step-by-step guidance on IEC setup, GST credit optimization, and bank advance remittance limits.
- STEP 05
Actionable 90-Day Execution Roadmap
You receive a tailored PDF implementation plan outlining exact next steps and supplier milestones.
Exact Client Deliverables
- Custom Landed Cost Spreadsheet customized to your product HSN code
- Indian regulatory compliance checklist (BIS, EPR, WPC, Legal Metrology)
- Recommended industrial city clusters and trade fairs for your product
- Recording of the consultation call with executive summary notes
- 30-Day post-session WhatsApp query support
Operational City Hubs
- Pan-India Online Video Consultation
- In-Person Meetings in New Delhi
Covered Product Industries
- All Import Sectors
- MSMEs & Startups
- Amazon & Flipkart Sellers
- Retail Chains
Service Pricing & Packages
Discovery Strategy Call
Initial 20-minute feasibility assessment
- High-level product review
- Basic duty rate estimation
- Overview of import roadmap
- Q&A with senior advisor
Deep-Dive Strategy Session
90-minute intensive 1-on-1 consultation + Landed Cost Model
- Exact 8-digit HSN code analysis
- Complete landed cost model spreadsheet
- BIS & regulatory certification check
- Supplier vetting checklist
- 30 Days WhatsApp follow-up support
Quarterly Advisory Retainer
Ongoing monthly advisory for active importing businesses
- Up to 4 strategy calls per month
- Ongoing supplier contract vetting
- Customs clearance troubleshooting
- Freight rate benchmarking
- Direct access to senior partners
The Challenge
Client was about to transfer a $30,000 deposit to a Shenzhen supplier without knowing their smart switches required mandatory BIS CRS certification in India.
The Travel Zenius Solution
During our 90-minute consultation, we flagged the BIS requirement, connected them with a recognized testing lab, and restructured their supplier contract to mandate lab test samples before mass production.
Measurable Commercial Results
- Prevented customs confiscation of a $30,000 shipment at Nhava Sheva port
- Obtained BIS certification smoothly with factory-supplied technical documentation
- Successfully launched across 50 retail stores across Maharashtra
Frequently Asked Questions
What information should I prepare before our consultation call?
Have your target product images, approximate specifications, intended order volume, and any competitor price points in India ready. This allows us to calculate accurate landed costs during the call.
Do you provide written reports after the session?
Yes! Every Deep-Dive Strategy Session includes a custom Landed Cost Excel model and a personalized regulatory compliance summary.
Guides and Tools for This Service
The overviews that explain the subject in full, and the calculators that put numbers on it.
Talk It Through First
One session on your product, your numbers and your next step.