Articles on Importing

Best 12 Tools for Amazon Sourcing and Research
Best 12 Tools for Amazon Sourcing and Research Looking to sell on Amazon or already an Amazon seller? your FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) product sourcing capability is important as an element in your search for the right product to sell. Making the right decision on what tool to use will assist your success and profitability.

Importing from China to Australia – Biosecurity
Importing from China to Australia The import cargo and shipping industries are important sectors of Australian commerce. The Department of Agriculture works closely with them to protect the country from dangerous pests and diseases overseas. If you are importing from China to Australia, you should know about the Australian biosecurity requirements and your responsibilities for

Why You Should Do a Pre-Shipment Inspection
Why You Should Do a Pre-Shipment Inspection It’s no secret that importing goods from China can save you a significant amount of money. This extra cash can then be reinvested into your business to improve your overall revenue in the future. But, not everyone understands the best ways to ensure that the goods that arrive

Fulfilment By Amazon (FBA) in Australia
Fulfilment By Amazon (FBA) in Australia Ever since Amazon started in the late 1990s, its goal was to become the go-to website for consumers. Amazon has achieved that goal, as it is the biggest e-commerce retailer in the world. There are 310 million active users that buy from Amazon globally. Amazon has a market capitalization of US$480

Costs of Manufacturing in China
Costs of Manufacturing in China Let’s take a look at the cost of manufacturing in China. The industrialisation has brought about a rise in production costs due to increased productivity and labor shortages. China’s production costs are on a steady upward trajectory, as with the cases of developed economies such as the US and Japan

Inspect Before Shipment, or Not?
Inspect Before Shipment, or Not? > Click here for Full Video List In this video, you’ll learn about inspecting your goods prior to their shipment to you. Once your goods have been manufactured in China, should you outlay more money to have your product inspected prior to loading on the container? The answer depends on

Importing N95 Masks from China, the Shortage of Face Masks
Importing N95 Masks from China, the Shortage of Face Masks Importing Masks and other PPE Given critical needs by Australians urgently needing PPE (protective gear, masks, disinfectant and the like) during this COVID-19 pandemic, ChinaDirect Sourcing is finding potential PPE products and suppliers. If you find your supply chain has been exhausted or have the

How do I Choose an Importing Agent?
How do I Choose an Importing Agent? > Click here for Full Video List In this video, you’ll learn about import agents/brokers/assisting companies. Like any unknown area that you move into in your life, when you are first dealing with China, it can appear quite daunting. Just as you use an accountant to do your

China Update – March 2020
China Update – March 2020 Things are looking up in China, much of the economic concerns have been related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). However, there were only 16 infections on Sunday, and 12 of them were considered to be imported cases. The work that China has done to contain the virus has brought back confidence to