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Our Guides on Sourcing Abroad

The trade wiki provides you with perennial articles about the basics of doing business abroad. This essential sourcing guide covers all issues; from product specification to supplier research and customs, all important technical, legal, economical and political aspects are covered. Furthermore, we have a series of articles for the our most popular product categories. We cover many production locations throughout the articles, but China is in the center of attention due to its popularity as manufacturing location. We sometimes refer to it as China trade wiki. This is the best place for you to look up any trade related topic. Make sure that you also take a look at our manufacturing blog for more specific articles and at our industry reports for the product category that you’re interested in.

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China E-commerce is much more advanced than in Western countries

E-Commerce: China’s Online Market Places

Importers wonder where to find and procure cost-effective products in China. Get an overview and introduction of China’s online marketplace and E-commerce websites. China E-Commerce is prospering. Learn why China’s online market and sites are much more developed than the retail market.

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Import Duty Rates China differ vastly, depending on where you live

Customs: Duties, Fees & Taxes Overview

Chinese duties, fees and taxes are a fairly complicated issue of international trade. They strongly depend on the good, the country of origin and the country of destination. However, there are a few general principles that are almost always relevant – also for import duty rates China and Chinese import duty rates.

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Classifications: How to Distinguish Between Products

Several standards for Product Classifications in international trade that serve different purposes. Depending on the Product Categorization, the use for customs procedures or analytical purposes are the objective. This article provides a comprehensive overview for Industrial Good Classification.

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China Trade Policy dominates past and current problems with importing from China

Chinese Trade Policy: The Shift to a Consumption Based Economy

China is currently undergoing a fundamental change with respect to its economic policy that is strongly connected to trade. China Trade Policy emphasises for export orientation on a macro economic level is coming to an end and internal Consumer & Consumption Driven Economy increasingly moves into center of attention.

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Chinese Business Culture is important for starting your manufacturing project in China

Chinese Business Culture: Etiquette for Saving Face

Understanding Chinese Culture in general and Chinese Business Culture in particular is crucial for dealing with Chinese professionals. Many small rules and taboos exist, but a general knowledge about keeping face and basic etiquette are most important. These insights are helpful to get along in Chinese Work Culture.

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Product certifications in China poly a special role because so much manufacturing takes place there

Certifications: Planning the Mandatory Testing

Certifications do not necessarily mean good quality, but they ensure minimum legal safety requirements are met. Getting Product Certifications in China right is crucial. Depending on the product & the country of destination, different mandatory certification terms apply, which should be checked in detail beforehand.

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