China Sourcing Resources for Importers
Use this hub to plan supplier search, supplier verification, sample approval, factory audit, quality control, packaging, shipping, landed cost and import document decisions before you commit to bulk production.
Start here: If you are building a full sourcing workflow, read the China sourcing process guide. If you already need execution support, see the China sourcing agent service.
Sourcing Process and Supplier Search
1688, Alibaba and Supplier Platforms
Verification, Audit and Quality Control
Samples, Packaging and Production Control
Shipping, Cost and Import Documents
Service Pages for Buyers Ready to Act
How to Use This Resource Hub
If you are still choosing products or suppliers, start with sourcing process, manufacturer search and supplier negotiation. If you already have a supplier, move to supplier verification, factory audit, sample approval and inspection. If goods are close to shipment, review Incoterms, landed cost, packaging, import documents and logistics coordination.
The strongest sourcing workflow connects all steps. Supplier search without verification creates payment risk. Sample approval without inspection creates production risk. Low product price without landed cost creates margin risk. Shipping without document control creates customs and delivery risk.