Many would say that importing wholesale plastic containers from China to the United States is “easier than ever”. The instructions below break this down into 9 easy-to-follow steps.

1. Select Wholesale Plastic Containers to Import.

The first step in a successful import is choosing the right product. Here’s what to watch out for:

Choose plastic containers you like. If you are not interested in the product you choose, why do you think others will like it? The public’s preferences are always similar, and if you don’t know what product to choose, you can never go wrong in choosing the one you like.

Consider shipping costs. For some extra-large plastic containers, the freight required during transportation will be particularly large. If your plastic containers are low in value and large in size, the cost-effectiveness of importing the product from China over a long distance will not be too high.

Consider the uniqueness of plastic containers. The market is often flooded with a large number of detailed products. If the plastic containers you choose are already available everywhere in the market, unless your price is very advantageous, it will be difficult to attract consumers, and relatively unique plastic containers can stand out from them.

2. Make a List of Chinese Exporters, or Suppliers, Who Can Supply You with Products.

Here are some good resources:

Made-in-China.com is a Chinese supplier guide, that provides buyers with product catalogs, complete company information, contact details, corporate culture information, and factory photos. The website address is http://www.made-in-china.com.

Chinese Yellow Pages. The China Yellow Pages are outsourcing guidelines, including product listings and manufacturers’ websites, and contact information. The URL of the China Yellow Pages is: http://www.chinayellowpages.org.

Analema International is a professional procurement company and provides various services to buyers, including assistance in identifying suitable suppliers, assistance in negotiating with suppliers, and quality monitoring before manufacturing and shipping. The website of Analema International is https://www.somosnegocios.com.

3. Contact Each Supplier on Your List.

Ask your exporter if they have the following items:

Customer testimonials. A reputable supplier should be able to provide you with customer testimonials and testimonials. Once they are available, go and confirm the authenticity!

Information on operating licenses. Check that those suppliers have legal licenses to operate and avoid possible legal issues.

Production data and personnel data. Make sure you understand the relationship between the exporter and the manufacturer, for example, do they make the product themselves, and if not, do they also charge a commission to the manufacturer, or do they just work for you?

The name and address of the factory that manufactures this product. If the exporter refuses to give you the name and address of the manufacturer of the product, it may not be a trustworthy supplier.

Information about this factory’s experience in producing your product. When choosing a supplier, cost is not the only consideration, quality is equally important, and the manufacturer’s experience is a good indicator of the quality of the work.

Use samples to judge whether the supplier’s product matches what you need.

4. Negotiate the Deal with Your Favorite Supplier.

Things to keep in mind when negotiating with Chinese suppliers are:

The focus is on relationships. The Chinese don’t do business with companies, they do business with people, and each business is a new relationship with another party. So it is unlikely that a Chinese exporter will do a direct deal with you until they have the chance to know a little about you.

Trust is based on moral influence, not law. Chinese executives are more inclined to rely on a group’s moral responsibility rather than a legal responsibility. This is not to say that you can ignore the sensible business practice of signing a contract, but that you should let the desire to sign a contract take a back seat and instead build a relationship of mutual trust that both parties feel morally obligated to perform, even if they are Did not sign this contract.

Grades are important. Shaking hands with lower-level executives first or calling them by their first names can damage personal relationships and affect Chinese executives’ willingness to negotiate with you. Pay close attention to how executives address each other and do the same.

5. Start Ordering.

Each company will have a minimum order amount and basic shipping terms. Common types of shipping terms for Chinese exporters include:

Express Mail (“EMS”). EMS is a global shipping service company and cooperates with the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) to ship goods from different countries to the United States.

DHL International (“DHL”). DHL is an international logistics company that provides freight services that are widely used by Chinese suppliers to ship goods to the United States.

Free On Board (“FOB”). FOB is a type of freight rate, which is connected to the port of loading. This means that the seller bears the cost of shipping or shipping the goods to the designated port, as well as the cost of loading. Then the buyer is responsible for shipping, insurance, unloading, and shipping after opening the port. In such terms, the goods are the buyers as soon as they leave the port of loading.

6. Obtain Goods and Pay Taxes Through U.s. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”).

For more convenience, contact a closer port of import. Request to speak with a CBP specialist for the category of product you are importing. Experts will tell you specific product requirements, and estimated tax rates, and answer your questions about import declarations, as well as assist you in preparing the required documentation for customs declarations.

You can obtain the address and contact information of the port of import through the CBP website: http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/

7. Arrange the Receipt and Transportation.

You will need to contact a logistics company that will arrange for you to unload and deliver the goods to your warehouse. Logistics companies can be contacted through local yellow pages or well-known online phone directories.

8. Make Sure You and the Company You Bought the Product from Have Filled out the Isf (import Security Filing) Which Needs to Be Done 24 Hours Before the Goods Are Shipped Out.

If either your dealer or the carrier doesn’t do it, you may have to pay a $5,000 fine. Click here to know more information about how about china sourcing guide.

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