The Import from China section of the training system revolves around the specifics of importing wholesale products from China. There are a variety of different technical aspects of the process of Importing. Unfortunately there is a lot of learning to do before you can effectively achieve the end result of getting those low cost products that you are after. The training modules in this section will help guide you through this process in an easy and painless way that anybody can understand. You will learn everything from how to get in touch with product suppliers right down to exactly how to approach dealing with customs and due diligence to insure you are protected.

Introduction

Through this Import from China course, you will learn the following:...more »

Meeting US Customs

Customs Agencies ...more »

Your Service Resources

Instead of going to school to learn import/export law, there are professionals that you can hire to do the work for you....more »

Shipping Your Goods

Incoterms Every importer should be familiar with some basic terms related to shipping responsibilities. These terms are known as Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms of Sales....more »

Payments and Financing

Terms of Payment The payment method you choose when paying for your goods is referred to as the terms of payment....more »

Deciding on a Product to Import

Initial Considerations The first step to take in deciding on a product to import is having a particular product in mind....more »

The Art of Negotiations

Guanxi The key to business success in China is guanxi, which translates into English as the relationship between two friends....more »

How to Find a Product Supplier in China

Types of Suppliers As you begin to search for product suppliers in China, you'll find many different types of suppliers, including the following:...more »

Initiating Contact with Your Product Supplier

Find Five Potential Suppliers When you're ready to contact suppliers and place an import order, it's important to have a list of at least five suppliers with which you're interested in ...more »

Due Diligence

Before committing to doing business with a Chinese supplier, it is important to conduct due diligence....more »

Ordering Product Samples

Initial Considerations Before placing a product order with a Chinese supplier, it is crucial to first obtain a sample of the product for testing and inspection....more »

Product Pricing

Overall, China has the best product prices in the world. This effectively makes China the world's shopping mall for wholesale prices....more »

Placing A Product Order

Before placing a product order with a Chinese supplier, you will first need to negotiate the specifics of the order. These specifics include the following:...more »

Customs Rules and Regulations

United States Module - Customs Rules and Regulations Customs Compliance In 1993, the US enacted the Customs Modernization Act....more »

Dispute Resolutions

Resolving a Dispute with Your Supplier On occasion, you may have a disagreement or dispute with your Chinese product supplier....more »

Final Review

The following is a list of important items to remember every time you import goods from China....more »