I want to import products from China but can't meet the minimum order quantities that all the suppliers ask.
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I have a friend in China who can probably help. He buys stuff for me and sends it to me to sell. Email me and let me know the products you want and quantity, if you have some pictures, that would be helpful. arrogant36804@yahoo.com
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First you probably need a distribute.  They buy in high numbers and deliver them to various outlets.  In your case it most likely would a company that imports many different items to distribute to others.  They know the laws and taxes and are used to doing this.  Thy looking for import export companies on the web.
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it's nice to see business opportunity around yahoo answers, however there is big issue of political restriction on raw materials in both countries, and you do need strong business partner in China. I am just wondering if you have even heard any similar cases successed? It might bring you some ideas.
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A certain quality and safety standard has to be maintained for goods to be imported in the US.  Other countries are probably nor meeting that criteria yet.  There are large quantity of goods being imported from China, so your statement is not entirely true either.
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There are several ways to go about it:\n\n1. Research existing publications. There is a publication called EUROPE TRADE DIRECTORY OF IMPORTERS (2006 edition), which consists of 3 printed volumes with 1,480 pages of 54,000 importers from Western and Eastern European countries. Check the commodities you are interested in and find out what countries these importers are located.\n\n2. Go to the embassies of the companies you are interested in dealing with. Embassies have trade attaches, and their goal is to promote trade within their country. They have listings of importers and exporters in their country. You can ask them for information on the importers of that particular commodity in your country.
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Well, I can tell you its not easy and it costs alot. I'm not an expert but I've been researching businesses since I was 12. First, you will need to find a reliable manufacturer that makes what you're looking for. You will have to contact them about minimum orders and branding costs. Most will require that you purchase at least 1,000 peices in order for them to print your company on them, depending on what the product is. This is only if you want to market a product that they already build. If you want them to custom design a product for you, that will cost alot more. You will most likely have to work with the manufacturer one on one to produce the exact product your looking for. \nManufacturers can be found on www.alibaba.com. Most electronics manufacturers are located in China and other parts of Asia. I strongly recommend that you do not deal with a company that has not been verified as a TrustPass member or Gold Supplier. \nDepending on which product you want to start with, costs can go from moderate to very high. It is recommended that you do your homework on each and every product that you plan to invest in. Ask to purchase a sample unit and test it for yourself. \nAlso, ask if you can make an appointment to vist the manufacturer. Don't hesitate to ask questions. Always be sure your getting the best possible price. And never, ever, send money to someone that you might be skeptical of. \nPlus, if someone from any country is offering you an incredible product at a crazy low price, don't go for it. It's most likely a scam. \n\nI can't give you exact steps since I never went through the process myself, but I'm just giving you some tips from the top of my head. Hope this helps. Good luck.\nHappy New Year!
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Why would they buy overpriced underquality items?\nIsn't that why you import everything from China in the first place?
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Call the owner or manager and tell on the rep. This is highly un-ethical. \n\nSee what you can do to do business with other suppliers.\n\nDon't share customer names when you're getting quotes.
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I really think you cannot.  If you try, be extremely honest with the customs guys.
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An easy thing to do would be to contact the major manufacturers and ask them who covers your local region of the country. They will know and be able to give you that persons contact info.
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It depends what kind of goods you want to export out from China.  Are you a trading company in China, buying from China and export to your clients?  Or you are a manufacturer?  \n\nI'm not sure what kind of products you want to export, and in which part of China you are in.  Different province or area, may have different policies for this.  In general, you need to have an export license, which is usually applied by a registered company's legal representative.  To get export license, you may need to show that you are the manufacturer, and also have the VAT license.  If you don't have export license, you could still export your goods via export agent in China, and there are many of them, which they usually charge about 2% commission to export for you.
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Learn what they really want\nLearn what the old supplier is doing wrong\nMake sure you can do both.\n\n:-)
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Call the company or look on their website for ordering info.
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try eBay, most people ship to the uk no matter where they're located.
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I am located in China and have a lot of access to these textile companies. If you can get pre-orders from manufacturers, I can handle the manufacturing and shipping to you.
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That is very possible and it has happened to a lot of our clients dealing with suppliers in China. Business ethics is inexistent and you need to watch your back otherwise you will surely get screwed. \nThe client doesn't need to be in direct contact with the supplier. All the deals go through you, and you provide the client address for shipping only at the last time, and you give your own phone number, no email.  On the long term, you may want to have a trusful third party to serve as buffer or use your own company to handle everything and make your offer to the client on a DDP basis.\nIf you need a more professional service or want us to serve as third party you can contact with us it is part of our business ;-). Just provide more details about your case, your country and the city the supplier is located to see if we can help.\nAnyway wish you to have a successful transaction.\nPatrick\nwww.sinotrip.biz
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Dear friend\n\nNormally export business is an expansion of the domestic business. If you have products which you feel are acceptable abroad you must have got some information of the market. Not only you should have knowledge of the market and of the product that you propose to export you must also have the capacity to procure the product in a marketable lot. If you are exporting in small quantities you may not get a good price and the economics of the order will not be favourable to you. \n\nHowever if you have a product you can take the help of the Chambers of Commerce who will assist you in finding the probable markets for the same. Take part in some international exihibitons to display your products. May be you will be required to send some products to your prospective buyers as free trade samples.\n\nBetter still, if you can find an exporter who is actually exporting the product, please make an entry in the market by exporting your product thru him. This will ascertain the acceptability of your product abroad and with the experience you can venture on your own.\n\nBest wishes