Global Sourcing Guides
Practical, no-fluff guides on applied sourcing: Incoterms, supplier verification, customs and landed cost — methods tested in the field for importers and growing brands.
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Get a free quote →EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP: How to Choose Your Incoterm
Who pays freight, customs and insurance — and who owns the risk. A practical guide to choosing the right Incoterm before you sign.
7 min readHow to Verify a Chinese Supplier (Without Flying)
Most "factories" on Chinese platforms are traders. Licence checks, factory vs trader, samples, escrow and on-the-ground inspection.
7 min readImport Cost & Customs Duties by Country: A Guide
Estimate import duties and taxes for your market before you commit: HS codes, duty types, VAT and the 5-step landed cost method.
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