Expert knowledge and industry updates to help you navigate the Chinese manufacturing landscape.
The 2027 China factory holiday calendar with real dates — Spring Festival February 5–12, Qingming, May Day, Dragon Boat, Mid-Autumn, Golden Week — plus what just happened in Golden Week 2026, a week-by-week sourcing timeline and a 10-year sourcing agent's planning checklist.
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China import duty in 2026 looks nothing like 2025: the IEEPA tariffs were struck down in February, replaced by Section 122 and new Section 301 duties. A 10-year sourcing agent explains the current stack, HS codes, refunds and real landed cost.
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How to get samples from China suppliers without wasting time or money: sample types, real costs, lead times, and a step-by-step evaluation checklist from a 10-year China sourcing agent.
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OEM vs. ODM: what is the difference and which should you choose for your private label brand? A 10-year China sourcing agent breaks down costs, MOQs, risks, and the full step-by-step workflow for 2026.
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Importing from China? Learn which product certifications you really need — CE, FCC, RoHS, CPC — plus the CPSC eFiling rule that started on July 8, 2026, EU GPSR, the Machinery Regulation from January 2027, EUDR and the end of US de minimis. Real costs, timelines, and how to spot fake certificates.
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Incoterms 2020 explained for importers buying from China in 2026. The real difference between EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP, who pays what, where risk transfers — plus how the post-IEEPA duty rebuild, the EU's €3 parcel duty and the November 2026 exclusion cliff change which term you should sign.
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Stuck between a factory minimum order quantity and your budget? Learn how to lower MOQ when sourcing from China with 10 proven tactics, negotiation scripts, and real trade-off math from a 10-year sourcing agent.
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Best City to Source Baby Clothes From China (2026): A sourcing agent's city-by-city guide comparing Guangzhou, Zhili, Yiwu, Shenzhen, Dongguan & Hangzhou on price, MOQ, compliance & logistics.
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Best city to source clothes from China in 2026? Our definitive guide compares Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen & more by price, MOQ, quality & logistics. Find your hub.
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