If you are looking for a company to import from China you should consider a number of key factors to ensure that you are selecting the right company. The following are some of the most important characteristics that a company must have in order to import from China to other countries:
– The company must have a physical office in China.
– For a complete service, you should ideally have a company in China and not only in Hong Kong. This is unusual but gives much greater flexibility.
– It is advisable to have a warehouse in the office or in close proximity to the office.
– Must have both Western and Chinese staff to be able to communicate with customers and suppliers alike.
– Staff must speak several languages, at least Spanish, English and Chinese.
– The service must be well separated from the product, although sometimes part of the payment can be negotiated with a commission. Companies that work exclusively on commission should not be called consultancies but brokers or intermediaries.
– A company importing from China must be transparent. If we are never allowed to talk to the supplier or forwarder directly, it is likely that the company is charging hidden commissions and we are not aware of it.
– He does not work for free. The only companies willing to make arrangements and searches free of charge are those that have just started or are in great need of work. This is a sign of lack of professionalism and we should not place our trust in this type of company.
If you are looking for a company to import from China that is reliable, transparent, of quality, with service in English and all the above mentioned characteristics, please contact us.
