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Purchasing Brand Name Electronics

April 17, 2013 Ask the Experts Q&A

We are planning to attend the electronic fair in Hong Kong as well as the Canton fair in April. We are interested in consumer electronics by brand names and are wondering if these shows are worthwhile attending for these purposes.

That depends on the brand names you are after.  If you

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How Much do Sourcing Agents Charge?

April 15, 2013 Ask the Experts Q&A

I am an agent for Indians who mostly import.  I have many Clients who are interested in purchasing products in China. Already, I’ve done many projects like hotels, hospitals, apartments e.t.c.. with a company in China.  I would like to know what is the percentage of payment given to the

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Is My Product Inferior?

March 18, 2013 Ask the Experts Q&A

How do I know that the goods I am requesting are not inferior to those produced in US, since Chinese products in my country are regarded as sub standard.

Before you place your order, you should do the following:

a)     Ask for references

b)     Conduct an audit to make sure the factory has

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Arranging Shipping to My Inland Warehouse

March 15, 2013 Ask the Experts Q&A

Our company is considering importing a container of goods via sea through a freight forwarder. When the goods arrive at the port what is the best practice to transfer the goods from the port to our warehouse? Please note we are located in the middle of the country. Thank you

Good

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Africans Get Burnt on Bad Beans from China.

March 13, 2013 Ask the Experts Q&A

How would one be compensated for moldy, smelly, rotten dry beans, condemned by Port health authority, received in Africa from China and paid in full. The goods are not up to specs of the signed Sales Contract. The supplier is trying to pass the compensation claim to his insurers although

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