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Guides for US importers

Practical writing on the parts of importing that cost people money: landed cost, supplier checks, Incoterms, inspection standards and marketplace prep.

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Importing

How to calculate landed cost as a US importer

Unit price is roughly half of what you actually pay. Here is every line that belongs in a landed cost model, and where importers usually forget one.

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Sourcing

How to tell whether your Chinese supplier is a factory or a trading company

Five checks you can run yourself before you pay for a formal audit, and what each one actually proves.

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Logistics

Incoterms explained for first time importers: EXW, FOB and DDP

Which term to ask for, what it changes about who pays and who is liable, and the one that quietly costs importers the most.

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Sourcing

China, Vietnam or India: how to choose for your product category

Capability, tooling cost, lead time and tariff exposure differ by category. A practical framework rather than a blanket answer.

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Fulfillment

Amazon FBA prep requirements and how to avoid a rejection

Labelling, polybagging, box content and the prep mistakes that get a shipment refused at the fulfillment center.

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Quality

What a pre-shipment inspection report should contain

AQL levels, defect classification, photo evidence and the sections that separate a real report from a rubber stamp.

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