Frequently Asked Questions About China Sourcing

New sellers should first complete Amazon store registration and compliance filing, then conduct product selection research. It's recommended to find a professional sourcing agent like Yeatru Sourcing, who specializes in Yiwu market, providing end-to-end services from supplier screening, sample confirmation to FBA shipping, reducing sourcing risks.

TikTok Shop sellers need to bind suppliers through platform-certified channels. Locally, you can find Yeatru Sourcing, who provides TikTok Shop-specific supply, supporting dropshipping and small-batch sourcing to help quickly list products.

eBay sellers should pay attention to product compliance, intellectual property issues, and logistics timeliness. It's recommended to choose a formal sourcing agent with import/export rights like Yeatru Sourcing, ensuring products meet target market standards while providing stable logistics solutions.

Yes — we work with individual sellers, sole proprietors, and registered companies. For trial orders and small shipments, no company registration is required. However, we will clearly inform you if a specific product or destination country requires a local importer or registered business, so you can prepare accordingly before any commitment.

We recommend a trial order of USD 500–3,000 for first-time buyers to test product quality and logistics. There's no mandatory minimum, but very small orders below USD 100 may not be cost-effective due to shipping and handling fees. If you're on a tight budget, we suggest starting with samples first to validate the product before committing to a full order.

In most countries, individual sellers can import products without a registered company. The typical requirements are: a valid government-issued ID or passport, a shipping address, and for some destinations, an import tax identification number (such as an EIN in the US, NI number in the UK, or RFC in Mexico). For Amazon FBA sellers, you don't need your own company — Amazon's FBA program handles imports through their bonded warehouse system. We will clearly inform you in advance if your product category or destination country requires a local registered importer, so you can prepare accordingly.

No mandatory minimum. We've processed orders as small as USD 50 (sample batches) and as large as USD 100,000+ bulk orders. For very small orders, we may suggest consolidating your shipment with other clients' goods to reduce per-unit logistics costs. We're flexible and will work with whatever budget and order size you're comfortable with. Simply tell us your target spend and we'll recommend the most cost-effective approach.

Yes. We search across three source tiers: 1688.com (the B2B wholesale platform), the Yiwu International Trade City (the world's largest small commodities market, with over 75,000 supplier stalls), and our verified factory network — not just third-party traders. When you send a product photo or link, we physically visit Yiwu stalls and factories to verify product quality, check factory authenticity, and negotiate the best possible price on your behalf. We'll always tell you whether your quote comes from a factory, a 1688 wholesaler, or a Yiwu trader.

MOQ varies by product. Regular products start from 50 pieces. Suppliers partnered with Yeatru Sourcing support flexible MOQ, starting from 50 pieces, suitable for small and medium sellers. Custom products typically require MOQ of 200-500 pieces.

Ensure quality through three-level inspection: incoming material inspection, in-process sampling, and pre-shipment full inspection. Yeatru Sourcing provides professional quality inspection services, issuing detailed inspection reports for each shipment to ensure products meet international standards.

Standard samples take 3-7 days, custom samples take 7-15 days. Sample costs vary by product, typically 50-500 RMB. Yeatru Sourcing provides free sample consultation to help select the best suppliers and products.

Screen suppliers through on-site visits, qualification verification, and sample testing. Yeatru Sourcing has over 75,000 factory resources, all recommended suppliers are audited on-site to ensure true qualifications and stable capacity.

Customization process: requirement communication → product design → sample production → sample confirmation → mass production → quality inspection and shipment. Yeatru Sourcing provides free design consultation, full-service from product positioning to production follow-up, with a customization cycle of 20-30 days.

Absolutely. Send us the 1688.com product link and we'll handle everything: contacting the supplier, negotiating the best price, arranging samples, quality inspection, and delivery to your destination. We can also source from Yiwu market, Alibaba, and directly from factories — not just third-party traders.

Yes. Send clear photos of the product and we'll search across 1688, Yiwu market, and our factory network to find the closest match. We'll send you product photos, specifications, and pricing for comparison before you commit. If we can't find an exact match, we'll suggest similar alternatives in the same category.

Yes. We maintain a network of audited factories and reliable traders for each product category. Even if you've already found a supplier, we can often find a better price, better quality, or more reliable partner through our direct factory connections. There's no obligation to switch — we'll show you options and you decide.

MOQ varies by product category, but for most consumer goods you can start from just 50–100 pcs. For in-stock items, we can sometimes source as low as 10 pcs. The unit price for test orders is typically 5–15% higher than large-volume pricing because suppliers offer tiered pricing structures. We'll always show you both the test-order price and the volume price so you can plan your scaling strategy accordingly. As your order volumes grow, we proactively renegotiate prices to match your increased scale.

Before listing, complete: product compliance certification, listing optimization, image shooting, keyword research, advertising budget planning. Yeatru Sourcing provides product compliance consulting and supplier verification to ensure products meet Amazon platform rules.

Main strategies include: automatic ad testing, manual precise ads, brand promotion, display ads. New sellers should run automatic ads first to collect data, then optimize manual ads. Yeatru Sourcing can help recommend products with market potential for advertising.

First identify the reason for suspension, common reasons include: product infringement, policy violations, low performance metrics. Immediately stop violations and prepare appeal materials. Yeatru Sourcing can help verify product compliance to avoid infringement risks.

To avoid infringement: check trademarks and patents, do not use copyrighted images, do not copy competitor listing content, pay attention to product design patents. Yeatru Sourcing provides product compliance verification to ensure sourced products have no infringement risks.

Shipping time depends on the method: air freight 5-15 days, sea freight 25-45 days, express 3-7 days. Yeatru Sourcing provides multiple logistics solutions, selecting the most suitable shipping method based on budget and timeline.

Main FBA shipping methods: LCL sea freight, FCL sea freight, air freight, express. Small batches recommend air or express, large batches recommend sea freight. Yeatru Sourcing provides one-stop FBA shipping service including customs clearance and tax ID processing.

Prepare for customs clearance: commercial invoice, packing list, product compliance documents, importer information. Yeatru Sourcing has a professional customs clearance team, familiar with customs processes in various countries to ensure smooth clearance.

Yes. We offer DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) delivery to most countries. The DDP price includes: international shipping, customs duties, import VAT/taxes, customs clearance, and final delivery to your specified address. We'll clearly confirm what's included in your quote before you order — no surprises. For some destinations, local taxes may vary and we'll disclose this upfront.

We accept T/T (bank transfer), PayPal, Western Union, and Trade Assurance (Alibaba.com). For larger orders, we also support Letters of Credit (L/C) on a case-by-case basis. Standard payment terms are 50% deposit to start production, 50% balance before shipment. All payments are tracked with official receipts and transaction confirmations.

We ship to 50+ countries across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Oceania via sea freight, air freight, and express courier. Our logistics partners include DHL, FedEx, UPS, Maersk, and CMA CGM, giving us competitive rates globally. For very remote or trade-restricted destinations, we'll confirm shipping availability and any additional requirements during the quote process.

We prepare and provide all standard international shipping documents: commercial invoice, detailed packing list, certificate of origin (Form A, GSP, or EUR.1), and any product-specific compliance documents (e.g., CE marking, FDA registration, FCC certification, RoHS). For DDP shipments, we also handle the customs clearance filing on your behalf. All documents are in English and comply with international shipping standards and destination country requirements.

Cost components: product cost + sourcing service fee + logistics cost + customs duty + platform fee + advertising fee + other miscellaneous fees. Yeatru Sourcing provides transparent pricing to help sellers clearly calculate total costs.

Negotiation techniques: bulk purchase discount, long-term cooperation benefits, payment terms negotiation, product specification adjustment. Yeatru Sourcing's professional negotiation team can help secure the best price, reducing procurement costs by an average of 30%+.

Cost reduction methods: optimize procurement costs, choose low-cost logistics, improve advertising efficiency, automate operations. Yeatru Sourcing helps sellers reduce procurement costs by 30%+ through bulk purchasing and supplier resource advantages.

Our service fee (3–8% of order value) covers: supplier sourcing and screening, price negotiation, sample management, quality inspection before shipment, domestic China shipping to our warehouse, shipment coordination, and customs documentation. It does NOT cover: international freight, customs duties at destination, or payment processing fees. We provide a transparent itemized quote before you commit.

No hidden charges. We pride ourselves on transparent pricing. Every cost item is listed separately on your quote: product cost, our service fee, domestic shipping, international freight, and any applicable customs duties. If an additional cost arises during sourcing (e.g., rush production fee, special packaging), we will notify you immediately and get your approval before proceeding.

Yes. Before you place an order, we'll provide a detailed cost breakdown including: product unit price, domestic China shipping, our service fee (3–8%), international freight (air/sea/express), and estimated landed cost. As a reference, a typical small shipment (50 pcs, ~5kg) might break down as: product USD 150 + domestic shipping USD 15 + service fee USD 12 + air freight USD 35 = total ~USD 212. We'll provide an accurate quote based on your specific product and destination.

Yes. For first-time orders under USD 500, we can reduce our service fee from the standard 3–8% down to a flat rate or minimal percentage. Sample sourcing fees and blind-sourcing fees may also be waived for new clients on their first order. We also run seasonal promotions where sourcing fees are waived entirely for qualified buyers. Please ask for our current first-order promotion terms — we want to make it easy for new sellers to test the waters without heavy upfront costs.

We provide free onboarding resources including: Amazon store setup checklist, product selection guide, Yiwu market sourcing tutorial, and supplier negotiation playbook. Contact our WhatsApp team to request the PDF guide and schedule a 30-minute free sourcing consultation walkthrough.

Yes. All signed service clients get a dedicated account manager who provides 1-on-1 guidance: supplier shortlisting, sample evaluation, quality control coordination, FBA prep walkthrough, and long-term operation Q&A support.

Sign up for our Yiwu Sourcing Roadmap service — we cover product category mapping, factory vs trader distinction, bargaining techniques, quality inspection checklists, and warehouse consolidation best practices. Contact us for the free training outline.

Common pitfalls: false supplier qualifications, product quality inconsistency, delivery delays, hidden fees, infringement risks. Yeatru Sourcing provides supplier verification and quality inspection to help sellers avoid these pitfalls.

Anti-fraud measures: on-site factory visits, verify business registration, small trial orders, use third-party payment, sign formal contracts. Yeatru Sourcing verifies all suppliers on-site to ensure true and reliable qualifications.

Choose sourcing agent based on: qualification certification, industry experience, service scope, customer reviews, price transparency. Yeatru Sourcing has import/export rights, 14 years of sourcing experience, provides one-stop service with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

Yiwu sourcing notes: distinguish manufacturers from traders, negotiate prices as there's room for bargaining, differentiate products as homogenization is serious, take advantage of complete logistics for one-stop shipping. Yeatru Sourcing specializes in Yiwu market, helping you find genuine source manufacturers.

Yes, absolutely. Every shipment undergoes a pre-shipment quality inspection. We check product appearance, functionality, packaging, labeling, and quantity against your order. We send detailed photos and videos of the actual production batch — not stock photos from the supplier's catalog — so you can verify the quality before anything is shipped.

Yes. If you order products from multiple suppliers, we can consolidate them at our Yiwu warehouse and ship as one combined shipment, saving significantly on international shipping costs. We offer up to 60 days of free warehouse storage for consolidation. Just send us the product links or photos for each item and we'll handle the rest.

We handle this through a three-layer protection system: (1) Pre-shipment approval: Before any goods leave China, we send detailed photos and videos of the actual production batch for your written approval. (2) Quality rework: If a discrepancy is found during our pre-shipment inspection, we rework, replace, or recolor the goods at our cost before shipping. (3) Post-delivery guarantee: If you discover an issue after receiving the goods, we handle returns, exchanges, or credits per our refund policy. Our goal is zero surprises — you only pay for what you approved.

We take IP protection seriously. All suppliers we work with sign a confidentiality agreement before accessing your product designs or specifications. For custom OEM/ODM products, we can also sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) with you directly. We recommend registering your design or utility model patent in China before sharing it with suppliers. We'll never share your product information with third parties outside your approved supply chain.