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Tips for Selecting a 3rd Party Service Provider

May 18, 2012 Ask the Experts Q&A

How do you get very good Agents in China?

ANSWER:

There are many types of agents ranging from buying agents, to inspection agents to shipping agents. But regardless of what type you are looking for, here are some tips taken from the CSIC website.

Tips for Selecting a 3rd Party Service Provider

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Learning materials to help get ready for China sourcing

May 16, 2012 Ask the Experts Q&A

I attended the Global Source’s show and conference in Johannesburg last year, learned a lot in Mike’s session….are there any materials for sale that I can buy and study about China sourcing? I’m going to China middle February for the first time to meet and buy from suppliers. Just want

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VAT rebate rate for HS code 843149200

May 14, 2012 Ask the Experts Q&A

I’m negotiating with a Chinese manufacturer the conditions for products under HS code 843149200. What is VAT rebate for these types of products? Thanks in advance for your support.

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Thank you for your email. I have consulted with a Chinese customs official and can confirm that the VAT rebate rate for HS

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One Stop Shops vs. Industry Specialists

May 11, 2012 Ask the Experts Q&A

I’ve been watching a number of your videos and you hit on many points that I will need to address in building my products.

I am an entrepreneur that has designed luxury machines that run with a smartphone app. I’m producing the casings in the US and want to source the

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Problems with unauthorized gray channel imports

May 9, 2012 Ask the Experts Q&A

We buy products in China and sell around the world. The brand is under our name. We don’t sell in China, yet I recently discovered my products for sale online in China and now face problems with unauthorized “gray channel” imports into my primary markets. Any suggestions?

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Unfortunately, this is not

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