Sourcing guides & news

A practical, step-by-step process for US buyers: shortlisting, background checks, sample evaluation, factory audits and payment terms that protect you.

Factory price is a third of the picture. Here is every line between the FOB quote and goods on your warehouse floor, with 2026 duty notes.

Which agency rules apply to your product category, what documents to collect from the factory, and how to avoid a CBP detention or an Amazon suspension.

Minimum order quantities are driven by material minimums and line changeover, not stubbornness. Understand the drivers and you can negotiate.

The four common inspection types, what each catches, typical prices in China, and how to write an inspection brief that actually protects your order.