If you have already decided to do business with the Asian giant and want to start importing your product, you should pay attention to the stage of sending samples. Why are samples so important when starting a purchasing process in China?
This phase of the purchasing process can help you in several ways. First of all, it will allow you to get to know the product first hand, also to observe the finishes or the qualities with which the supplier works, among other things. Usually, the samples sent by the supplier come from a previous batch made for another customer, a sample from a batch in production and, in the best case, a customized sample exclusively for you.
Although each supplier has its own way of working, none of them should deny you a sample shipment, unless we are talking about a high volume product or machinery. If you have already agreed to send samples, you should know that it is usual for the supplier to increase the unit value of the sample over what had been agreed, but it will be discounted again if you finally decide to place the order. From MingTa Group we recommend you to request samples from several suppliers in order not to play everything at the same card, and to do it with time, without rushing, to be able to compare well all the samples received. Samples are usually shipped by airfreight, as this is the fastest method for small volumes, although if you prefer another method of shipment, this should be agreed with your supplier.
Due to the complexity that these issues may involve in a first contact with the Asian giant, our recommendation is to resort to professional services such as those offered by MingTa Group. MingTa offers you a personalized consulting service to facilitate your business relationships with Asian manufacturers and suppliers.
Putting yourself in the hands of companies like MingTa Group is a guarantee of success. This is evidenced by the recognition awarded to them at the 4th edition of the Offshore Excellence Awards, where they picked up the award for “Best Procurement Company in China 2017“. If you need to resolve any doubts before starting a purchase process in China, you can send them your questions via e-mail, info@mingtagroup.com, or through our contact form.
