When importing from China, you have to remember that this is a large and diverse industry. Wholesale imports from China are a big deal and if you are importing common items such as clothes, handbags, electronic appliances from China etc, you have to remember that the supplier that you import from is probably exporting your similar product lines to other countries and other buyers from European and USA markets.

Therefore, the suppliers may have copied from other machines or products that they have seen and they will want to sell it to you!

You need to make sure that the product you have purchased is not the subject of production by registration or established usage under trademark, copyright, design, and license or business name.

In order to determine whether that handbag you are importing from China, or those cheap good priced computers you have found to import from China fall under any copyright, patent, trademark or licensing, it is best to use your common sense.

Ask your supplier to document in writing as part of the Purchase Order that they understand that the product is not subject to intellectual property rights breaches, and that they will be responsible for all penalties, if this is the case.

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You may have just finished all your research and finally found that one supplier you want to work with. You may be satisfied they are reputable, and you are happy with the price of producing your order. You think that you are ready to go ahead and make your purchase order? Wrong!

A lot of people at this stage think they have scored themselves a good bargain and do not request a sample. In China, if you bargain down with the suppliers to get a cheaper price they more than likely will lower the price for you. However, they are  also more than likely to lower the product quality also. They do this because they do not want to lose your business. This is why you hear so many of those import horror stories that so often occur. Even if you do find cheap products to import from China, it does not necessarily mean it will be the best quality. It is true, you get what you pay for!

If you have minimal experience dealing with the Chinese, or in international trade, the balance of power in your relationship lies with the supplier, whether you realise it or not!

To show that you are serious about dealing with your supplier, proper and thorough documentation is required to create a foundation of understanding, and minimise the inherent risks.

Most suppliers that you interact with will prefer loose arrangements to supply a sample, because it minimises their risk and liability. Therefore, when requesting a sample, I strongly recommend minimising your risk by using a Sampling Agreement.

The sampling agreement can be just one page long, and include:

• The agreed commitment from the Supplier of a date by which they will have made the sample for you
• The consequences for the Supplier of not producing the sample on time, and
• The specifications of the sample, as the sample may vary from the final mass production.

If you would like further information on creating a sample template or any assistance with your importing project, please visit our website at www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au

Did you know that trade with China benefits each Australian household by an average of $3000 per year. This is in terms of benefits to households in terms of real job creation, wealth generation in regional Australia and stronger community spending on the back of stronger corporate tax revenue. Further, businesses that import wholesale from China are more successful than those that buy locally. However, many that do import from China do not do enough research into their suppliers and end up getting “burnt.” This is why we have developed an all day workshop that will allow Australian businesses and consumers to import from China without getting burnt! We make it possible for you to import what you want, when you want and at the right quality! Click here

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