Importing Products from Asia: 5 Things You Must Know First
Perhaps you want to launch an commerce site or start selling on Amazon. Regardless, you have to get your products made in Asia (or elsewhere) , importing products from Asia. So how should you avoid scams, quality issues or worse? Here are 5 tips to help you get started sourcing from Asia : Tip 1: Find out which regulations apply to your product Look for product-specific regulations such as (but not limited to) compliance marks, warning labels, banned/controlled chemicals and lab testing. You’ll have a hard time importing anything you source if your product doesn’t comply with relevant standards and regulations. Tip 2: Only work with suppliers that can make compliant items Only roughly 5-10% of Chinese suppliers can make products that are compliant with regulations in places like the United States, European Union and Australia. To avoid losing your cargo at customs, make sure you only deal with suppliers who can offer you proof of their certifications. Tip 3: Sign ...