Factory Sourcing
We find and vet real manufacturers for your product — not trading companies or middlemen. Our sourcing channels include trade fairs (Canton Fair, Yiwu Fair), direct manufacturer relationships, local wholesale markets and commercial trade centers, and industry-specific sourcing networks built over 20+ years.
For every sourcing request, we contact at least 3–5 factories, compare prices and MOQs, verify their export credentials, and present you with a structured comparison — in English.
What's Included
- Initial research across trade fair networks, manufacturer databases, and local market contacts
- Contacting and communicating with factories in Chinese
- Price and MOQ comparison (minimum 3 factories)
- Business license verification
- Written factory comparison report in English
What's NOT Included
- Physical factory visit (available as add-on)
- Sample coordination (separate service)
- Order placement (handled in Purchasing Agent service)
Purchasing Agent
Once you've chosen a factory, we handle all communication and order management in Chinese. This means price re-negotiation, spec confirmation, purchase order preparation, payment coordination, and follow-up through production.
Most foreign buyers lose 10–20% on price simply because they're communicating in English. We negotiate in Mandarin — with the factory owner directly, not through a junior sales rep.
What's Included
- Price negotiation in Mandarin with factory decision-makers
- Purchase order preparation (Chinese + English)
- Deposit and final payment coordination advice
- Production milestone follow-up
- Translation of all factory communications
What's NOT Included
- Physical production inspection (see Quality Control)
- Freight arrangement (see Freight & Logistics)
Quality Control
Our team conducts pre-shipment inspections in person — not by sending a checklist to the factory and hoping for the best. We check a statistically significant sample of your order against your approved spec sheet and send you a full photo report.
If defects are found, we negotiate rework or compensation with the factory before goods leave China. Once it's shipped, leverage disappears.
What's Included
- On-site pre-shipment inspection (AQL 2.5 standard)
- Product sampling and defect documentation
- Spec compliance check (dimensions, colour, labelling, function)
- Full photo report (typically 30–60 photos)
- Rework negotiation if defects are found
What's NOT Included
- Third-party lab testing (can be arranged separately via SGS/BV — at additional cost)
- During-production inspections (available as add-on for large orders)
Freight & Logistics
We work with trusted freight forwarders for sea freight (FCL and LCL), air freight, and express courier (DHL/FedEx/UPS). We compare rates, recommend the right method for your cargo and timeline, and coordinate pickup from the factory.
We don't mark up freight costs — we connect you with competitive rates and explain your options clearly.
What's Included
- Freight quote comparison (sea, air, express)
- Cargo pickup coordination from factory
- Bill of Lading / AWB coordination
- Real-time tracking updates
- Freight forwarder introduction (we work with forwarders we personally trust)
What's NOT Included
- Import customs in your country (your responsibility, though we can advise)
- Cargo insurance (strongly recommended — we can point you to providers)
Export Documentation
Getting export docs right is critical — wrong HS codes, incorrect valuations, or missing certificates can cause delays, fines, or rejected shipments. We handle all China-side export documentation.
What's Included
- Commercial invoice preparation
- Packing list coordination
- Certificate of Origin (CO) application
- Export customs declaration (coordinated with licensed customs broker)
- HS code classification advice
What's NOT Included
- Import customs in your country
- Duty calculation for your country (we'll point you to the right resources)
- Bonded warehouse services
Private Labeling & OEM
Want your brand on the product? We work with factories experienced in OEM production — custom labels, packaging design coordination, and product customization within the factory's capabilities.
We'll tell you upfront if a factory isn't set up for private label work. Not every factory can do it well, and pushing one that can't is a recipe for problems.
What's Included
- Factory vetting for OEM/private label capability
- Label and packaging spec coordination
- Artwork file liaison (we work with your designer or can recommend one)
- Sample review for branding accuracy
- MOQ negotiation for custom packaging
What's NOT Included
- Logo or graphic design (we can recommend designers)
- Trademark registration (consult a legal specialist)
Direct Purchase — In-Stock Products
We don't just connect you with factories — we also maintain our own inventory of general-purpose product lines, ready to ship without the waiting time of custom sourcing. These are products we've selected, quality-checked, and stocked ourselves at competitive factory prices.
This service is ideal for buyers who need standard goods quickly, want to test a product category before committing to custom production, or simply prefer buying from a single trusted local partner rather than navigating factory negotiations themselves.
What's Included
- Pre-stocked general merchandise (home goods, packaging, accessories)
- No sourcing lead time — order today, ship this week
- Factory-direct pricing with our volume advantage
- Full local logistics support (consolidation, freight, docs)
- Payment to us directly — one simple transaction, no factory wire transfers
- Quality already verified before listing
Why Buy From Us Directly?
- Safer payments — pay us, not an overseas factory you've never met
- Faster turnaround — no sourcing, sampling, or negotiation phase
- Single point of contact — we handle product, freight, and docs together
- Competitive pricing — we buy in volume so you don't have to
