Origin is decided by substantial transformation, not by routing. What changes it, what 2026 enforcement does to the risk, and the four documents that hold up.
How do I stay compliant with rules of origin when sourcing from China? Read More »
China+1 is a per-product decision, not a global slogan. Three questions decide if your specific product will actually transfer well to a second country.
How do I know whether China+1 makes sense for my product? Read More »
How can a China sourcing agent help me ship after the de minimis exemption ended? Featured answer: A sourcing agent can consolidate small parcels into bulk ocean or air shipments and pre-clear duties, replacing the duty-free channel that ended for China-origin goods. If you built a direct-to-consumer business on the old USD 800 de minimis
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How do I calculate the true landed cost of a China order under the 2026 tariff stack? Featured answer: Landed cost equals EXW price plus freight plus duty (MFN, Section 301, and the 12.5% forced-labor tariff) plus handling fees; model it as a stack, never a single rate. Landed cost equals EXW price plus freight
How do I calculate the true landed cost of a China order under the 2026 tariff stack? Read More »
You found the supplier on a platform, or an agent sent you a shortlist of four. The profile pages look almost identical: factory photos, export badges, fifteen years of experience, a wall of certificates. Nothing on the page tells you whether the company runs a production line or takes your order and places it somewhere
How Do I Verify a Chinese Supplier Is a Real Factory, Not a Middleman? Read More »
Learn how exchange rate fluctuations affect procurement costs with a China sourcing agent and use FX buffers and clauses to protect your margin.
How Do Exchange Rate Fluctuations Affect Procurement Costs With a China Sourcing Agent? Read More »
