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Predictions for Promotional Product Importers

Predictions for Promotional Product Importers 14 years ago a Jack Ma, a Chinese entrepreneur, developed a platform for Chinese exporters to meet buyers online. By 2002, he made $1 in profits. By 2016, he was generating cash flows of $2.65 billion per quarter.& Alibaba has proven that direct sellers are

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Importing Promotional Products from China (Step 2)

Importing Promotional Products From China Part 2 In case you missed it, part 1 is here To grow market share and remain competitive, importing from China is a must.The challenge is staying ahead of a massive China curve! Direct sellers have arrived.                

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Importing Promotional Products from China (Step 1)

A Step-by-step Guide to Importing Part 1 Growing market share means importing from China.  The challenge is staying ahead of a massive China curve! Direct sellers have arrived. Whether you source through agents or Alibaba, we’ve generated an informational list plus strategic do’s and don’ts. Delivering from China can be complicated,

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Importing from China – Best Practices

Importing from China – Best Practices RULE #1 Don’t look for the lowest possible priceDon’t be tempted! Significantly lower prices should raise a flag. NO such thing as the lowest price in China. Factories figure out how to reduce material quality to lower prices or to meet buyer targets. These

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Import Duty and Tax Explained

Import Duty and Tax Explained Introduction When shipping products internationally, recipients must pay additional duties and taxes before delivery. Governments impose these taxes for various reasons, including protecting domestic companies from foreign competitors, controlling product flow, and generating revenue. Understanding the importance of duties and taxes is crucial for compliance

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Lunar New Year 2025 Shipping Tips ✈️

How Chinese New Year Impacts Shipments   The Chinese Lunar New Year is a time of celebration, but not for businesses relying on Chinese manufacturing. It brings disruption. This year, the holiday...

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General Rate Increases (GRI) for 2024

General Rate Increases (Gris) When shipping costs increase due to General Rate Increases (GRI), businesses decide whether to absorb the cost or pass it on to customers. To ensure importers do not...

The Battle for the Promotional Products Industry: How to Stay Ahead with Smart Shipping Solutions

The promotional products industry is going through big changes. Companies like Alibaba are shaking up the way business is done, forcing importers and distributors to find new ways to stay competitive...

7 Steps to Importing and Selling Products from China

7 Steps To Importing and Selling Products from China                       The Chinese economy exports trillions of dollars annually. Learn...

Why is my China supplier asking for my tax ID number (EIN)?

Overseas Supplier Requesting Tax Identification Number (Ein) When goods enter the United States from overseas, it is considered an importation and must be cleared by Customs and Border Protection...

Importers: Stay away from Hard-Bargaining in China

Importers: Stay Away From Hard-bargaining in China Hard bargaining is NOT the key to success. Threats and unreasonable demands may work in the short term but do not develop relationships. Eventually...

Dealing with Shipping Delays

Dealing With Shipping Delays Reduce the negative effects of shipping delays on your business and protect your brand reputation when dealing with late deliveries. In January 2019, FedEx shipping delays...

Commodore 64 & Blind Shipping (OK, Boomer)

Commodore 64 Blind Shipping – Ok Boomer I adore my 64,myCommodore 64 (OK, Boomer) Life was so much simpler then. In 1987 we evolved from sending telexes to faxes. Sending faxes with text and images...

Coronavirus and International Shipping: What You Need to Know

The coronavirus outbreak has had a significant impact on international shipping, causing delays, supply chain disruptions, and increased shipping costs. If you rely on shipments from China...