Import from China

[un8r3aka8l3]

Hello! I want to buy some products from focalprice.com. I saw some really cheap items. I`m thinking to import product SKU - CE012B). Can anyone tell me what the import taxes are?

 

[kennyservice]

Be careful when you import from china for something too cheap, some are just scammers, or give you very bad quality. Normally cheap price will be cheap quality.

For import taxes, you can check with custom broker or custom.

 

[taywoo]

Don't. they are scammers

 

[Getlivechat]

Depends on where you are importing it to as well...

you can find some info here: made-in-china.com

 

[firefoxe]

not all Chinese are cheater.if so ,why large goods are exported to all over the world?
i think most thing is check seller' faith.i can help you.

 

[Clement]

A trail orde maybe is a good choice

 

[Jayser100]

Personally I'd never buy something until I have seen a sample to check the quality, and the conformity with EN regulations.

 

[Iric]

Not everyone are fraud in china
Depends on your judgement

 

[Jayser100]

I agree, not everyone's a fraud out there. It is up to you to make sure you get samples and check the quality of the goods. If you're not prepared to pay for a sample, ask yourself how serious you really are about wanting to import and sell goods from source.

Once you become established and factories can see you selling goods, they may start to send you sample packs free of charge.

 

[elecpack]

if you wanna to do business in China,you should have got everything ready.first you need to check the truth of website,cuz you didn't corporate with others in China before,and the company you want to buy things you'd better look careful about its line of credit...

 

[Jayser100]

Guys, as I understand it this isn't the place to tout for business - there is a separate section of this forum for that. You'll fall foul of the 'forum police' LOL.

A few more tips and warnings:

1). You will always be asked to pay for product in full before it ships. Make sure you can afford to do this and, if you intend to supply retail on 30 day accounts, think about the cashflow implications. Typical terms are 30% deposit with the balance payable when shipped.
2). If you don't have a good shipping account, get one - we use SBS Worldwide for ocean freight, and they are very efficient. Don't be afraid to let the factory book it for you because they often get a cheaper deal their end, BUT make sure you are clear whether they have booked a door-to-door service, or just the freight to a UK post or airport. If the latter, you will need to pay forwarding fees on top.
3). Don't feel obliged to buy a container load of product. Most factories will be happy to make smaller quantities and ship on PCL - that's 'part container load.' Test the water with your products and then ship bigger quantities once you know you're onto a winner later.
4). If shipping is only booked to a UK port, and you haven't arranged forwarding, you'll probably be contacted by at least one company telling you about the arrival of your product, and offering to forward it. This does not mean they are official forwarders - you can choose who you want to do that, so check out their fees because some of them can be pricey - their charges vary quite a bit.
5). When obtaining forwarding fee quotes, make sure they give you all the charges. Apart from the delivery charge, forwarders charge all sorts of other bits and pieces, like customs clearance, handling etc.
6). One of the guys above is talking about customs. All goods shipped into the UK have what's called a TARIC code. This code informs customs what to charge in duties. Find out what the Taric code is for your goods before you buy them, so that you know what you'll be charged. You can look them up here - http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_custom...ultation.jsp?Lang=en&redirectionDate=20110517

 

[shingim56]

not all Chinese are cheater.if so ,why large goods are exported to all over the world?
i think most thing is check seller' faith.i can help you.

iam looking for foral summer maxi dressess to supply my wholesale. can you please tell me where l can buy these in china and at what cost. lam looking at a big order.

help please

 

[Giftizer]

h t t p ://fanti.ec21.com/kp-floral-dress/

hope this helps.

 

[justinshi]

Thanks for sharing, it would be really helpful.

 

[Gwekids]

Whoever you chose as a supplier you should always do some basic due diligence. First get samples. Sometimes you might have to pay for the samples and postage, sometimes not. Get references from their other customers. When I first bought from abroad, I refused to buy from anyone that wouldnt use an escrow account. With an escrow account, the funds are not released to the supplier until you have received AND checked the quality of goods you have received. Don't fall into the trap though of buying samples, then placing a small order that transacts smoothly through escrow which you then follow up with a massive order. Build your orders up slowly. The best way to do that is to use more than one supplier wherever you can. In addition to not putting all your eggs in one basket, it also encourages your supplier to be competitive. There are lots of little things you can do to check the authenticity of a supplier. Also, ask about freight. Are they FOB?CIF?

To calculate import and VAT duty on imports to the UK go to dutycalculatordotcom

Its free and VERY helpful!!!

 

[echo1118]

trail order or sample at first,most of chinese are realiable
Resource agent

 

[restlis]

Well. I can not say all cheap stuffs from China are bad or scammer. But some of them are. So you'd better be careful. Beside, even the cheap stuffs are real, they might be in bad quality.
Of course, the cheap we were talking might have different standards.

china buying consulation

 

[kathyshu]

maybe you need a buying agent to check the factory/samples/shipment everything? hopefully I can help!

skype: kathyshu

 

[Aijay]

it Depends on where you are importing items.
could u tell us what products are you intend to import ??

 

[bobogifts1989]

Not everybody is scammers..

 

[SparkMediaIndustries]

Hello! I want to buy some products from focalprice.com. I saw some really cheap items. I`m thinking to import product SKU - CE012B). Can anyone tell me what the import taxes are?

If you can PM me over the Weight and Dimentions also the total value of the good(s) I can put a quote together, also can quote on door to door inc duty, vat. or email me on [email protected] would be happy to help you quote you and answer any questions.

 

[puzzlestudios1]

Hello i live in Thailand , i am a 45 yr. old UK citizen , with a verified paypal account.
I am going to china, to do my own reseach on goods from there and to find rep. drop shippers. i have 3 names already from UK friend whom regulally use these chinese droppers.

I am asking , would anyone want an agent , for a small fee. i can research your item(s) and report to you , also check out if its a scam or not, and on my report send pics, plus all info .

All this will be done with a 100% trust, as i will provide you with my full details and checkable docs. also i will use my own paypal on a service payments not gift.

pls. PM me , i will be going to china in the first week of sept. 2011. a good time to start preparing for the xmas rush...... thx.

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[patrickyao]

Not the cheapest is the best. In China there're lots of very good suppliers,but also many other coarse exporters who care little about the product quality and credit.Check the supplier first and then check the product before ordering.

 

[moumomo]

yes, maybe you need spend time to find great chinese suppliers or agent first, and large goods are exported to all over the world, it must have its special advantages, you need to check by yourself, good luck wiht your chinese business trip.