Practical sourcing notes, factory field reports, and negotiation breakdowns — written from the floor, not from a desk.
Consolidate multiple China suppliers into one 2026 shipment. Real LCL vs FCL math, when to merge orders, how to cut freight cost and lead time.
Read the note →FBA labeling rules like FNSKU at 300 DPI, 50-lb carton limits, prep in China, ISF 24-hours before departure, and the landed-cost per-unit formula most sellers...
Read the note →Real 2026 timeline for a China sourcing order: production 15-45 days, sea shipping 25-40 days, sampling, holiday and customs delays. Plan 2-3 months end to...
Read the note →How to pay a Chinese supplier in 2026: T/T wire, L/C, PayPal and Wise compared by real cost and safety, plus the wiring checklist that...
Read the note →How to find a reliable China supplier in 2026: Alibaba vs 1688 vs Canton Fair vs industrial clusters, how to spot a trader pretending to...
Read the note →How China import customs clearance really works in 2026: the 4-stage process, the 7 documents, HS codes, duty math, and the paperwork mistakes that hold...
Read the note →How Mid-Autumn Festival and Golden Week shut down Chinese factories and the freight cutoffs to beat before the holiday pause in 2026.
Read the note →Protect your product idea sourcing from China: NNN agreements, design patents and mold ownership — real costs and the mistakes that lose your IP.
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