How to carry things from China
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Despite the fact that Chinese people have for many years been associated with the layman solely with poor quality, imports from this country only increase. Carrying things from China today is quite simple. A variety of offers will satisfy the demand in many areas of business, and the quality of goods is gradually approaching world standards.
You will need
- - money;
- - the Internet;
- - agreement with customs;
- - the intermediary.
Instruction manual
1
Choose the direction you would like to work in. You can find consumer goods at very low prices in Urumqi, where wholesale trade is widespread. If you plan to sell higher-quality items, visit Beijing: the number of markets and shopping centers in the capital of China will surely satisfy your needs.
2
Try buying things online without going to China. To do this, you can take advantage of popular resources through which it is easy to find Chinese manufacturers, for example, www.alibaba.com, www.made-in-china.com, www.exports.cn. By registering on one of these portals, you can access the contact details of many suppliers. Contact them and request product catalogs.
3
Determine the volume of planned purchases. If you intend to carry things in bulk, you need to register with the customs authority as a participant in foreign economic activity. In addition, to undergo subsequent customs clearance, you will need to provide Russian certificates of conformity for the goods.
4
Form an order, set a date for dispatch and prepare a package of supporting documents. Conclude an agreement with a customs broker and ask him for a list of documents that you will need to provide. Check the accuracy of the cargo customs declaration and do not forget about the deadlines.
5
If you plan to carry things in small quantities, it is advisable to use the services of an intermediary. Today, there are a lot of companies in the international freight transportation market that provide various options for the delivery of groupage cargo from abroad. Your goal: to find a reliable intermediary. The freight forwarding company, as a rule, sets a certain price for delivery and customs clearance of 1 kilogram of things. In this case, you will be completely freed from red tape with documents, however, you will incur certain risks.
note
Be careful with replicas and fakes of famous brands. Chinese manufacturers are known worldwide for the scale of production of such goods, however, any entrepreneur runs the risk of at least receiving a large fine and confiscation of goods.
