TMDSOURCING BLOG
Practical advice for buying from China.
Explore sourcing decisions from your first product enquiry to your next delivery: MOQ, samples, supplier comparisons, quality checks and shipping.
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EXW vs FOB: Which Works Better When Buying from China?
Compare EXW and FOB quotations when buying from China. Understand origin costs, delivery responsibilities, when to consider FCA and how to check supplier and forwarder charges.
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OEM vs ODM: How to Choose a Manufacturing Model in China
Understand OEM and ODM manufacturing in China, compare development costs and MOQ, and clarify design files, tooling, exclusivity and sample approvals before ordering.
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How to Find a Reliable China Product Sourcing Agent
Compare China sourcing agents with practical questions about business identity, fees, supplier selection, quality checks and handover. Includes a first-enquiry template and a trial-project checklist.
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Yiwu Wholesale Market: A Practical Sourcing Guide for Buyers
A practical guide to Yiwu market districts, buying routes, booth quotations, minimum orders and sample approval. Plan receiving, quality checks and shipping before placing an order.
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Best Products to Import from China: 12 Categories to Evaluate
Explore 12 product categories with concrete examples, sample checks and cost considerations. Use a practical shortlist method and contribution calculation before placing an order.
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1688 vs Alibaba: Which Platform Fits Your Sourcing Order?
Choose between 1688 and Alibaba with a practical platform comparison, an illustrative order-cost example and a copyable same-spec quote request.
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How to Calculate Landed Cost When Importing from China
Calculate your China import budget with a complete landed-cost example, a DDP duplicate-charge check, mixed-SKU freight allocation and a copyable request for missing costs.
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How to Verify a Chinese Supplier Before You Pay
A practical supplier verification guide for China sourcing: company registration, factory capability, product reports and payment instructions. Includes a copyable supplier email, a fictional worked example and a…
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How to Consolidate Shipments from Multiple Suppliers in China
A practical guide to consolidating China supplier orders: receiving plans, quality checks, carton traceability, late-supplier decisions and complete costs. Includes a copyable delivery note.
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