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TOOLSupplier Platforms

RFQ Email Generator

Create a clear quotation request with product, packaging, sample and inspection details.

Email templateBuilt-in ToolSupplier Platforms
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EXTERNALSupplier Platforms

Alibaba

Find export-ready suppliers and compare product quotations.

Supplier SearchRFQExport Suppliers
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EXTERNALSupplier Platforms

Made-in-China

Research export suppliers for industrial products, machinery and B2B categories.

Supplier SearchMachineryB2B
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EXTERNALSupplier Platforms

Global Sources

Find export-oriented suppliers, products and trade show exhibitors.

Supplier SearchTrade FairExport Suppliers
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EXTERNALSupplier Platforms

HKTDC Sourcing

Browse Hong Kong trade suppliers, product categories and sourcing references.

Supplier SearchTrade SourcingExport Suppliers
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EXTERNALSupplier Platforms

YiwuGo

Research Yiwu market booths and small commodity categories.

YiwuWholesale MarketSmall Commodities
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EXTERNALSupplier Platforms

Chinagoods

Browse Yiwu market-related product and booth information.

YiwuWholesale MarketSmall Commodities
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TOOLChina Search & Communication

1688 Chinese Keyword Generator

Turn English product names into practical Chinese keywords and 1688 search phrases for China sourcing.

1688Chinese KeywordsWholesale Search
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EXTERNALChina Search & Communication

1688

Browse China domestic wholesale listings and manufacturer-style sellers.

1688WholesaleChinese Platform
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EXTERNALChina Search & Communication

Baidu

Search Chinese company names, product terms and local market information.

Chinese SearchVerificationSupplier Research
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EXTERNALChina Search & Communication

Google Translate

Translate short supplier messages, product terms and screenshots.

TranslationCommunicationChinese Terms
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EXTERNALChina Search & Communication

DeepL Translator

Translate supplier messages, product specs and sourcing notes.

TranslationCommunicationRFQ
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EXTERNALChina Search & Communication

Google Lens

Search by product images and translate visual information from screenshots.

Image SearchTranslationProduct Research
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EXTERNALChina Search & Communication

ChatGPT

Draft sourcing questions, summarize supplier replies and refine search terms.

AICommunicationResearch
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TOOLSupplier Verification & QC

China Supplier Risk Checker

Screen a supplier before you send money or place a large order.

Supplier checkBuilt-in ToolSupplier Verification & QC
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TOOLSupplier Verification & QC

Landed Cost & Quote Normalizer

Compare EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP supplier quotes on the same cost basis.

Landed costBuilt-in ToolSupplier Verification & QC
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EXTERNALSupplier Verification & QC

QIMA

Read inspection, audit and product quality control references.

InspectionQCFactory Audit
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EXTERNALSupplier Verification & QC

SGS

Inspection, testing, certification and verification service reference.

InspectionTestingCertification
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EXTERNALSupplier Verification & QC

Intertek

Testing, inspection and certification reference for product quality and compliance.

InspectionTestingCompliance
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EXTERNALSupplier Verification & QC

Bureau Veritas

Testing, inspection and certification reference for global trade.

InspectionTestingCertification
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EXTERNALSupplier Verification & QC

V-Trust

China and Asia inspection service reference for product quality checks.

InspectionChina QCFactory Audit
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EXTERNALSupplier Verification & QC

Pro QC

Quality control and supplier management service reference.

InspectionQCSupplier Quality
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EXTERNALSupplier Verification & QC

TUV Rheinland

Testing, inspection and certification reference for product compliance.

TestingCertificationCompliance
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EXTERNALSupplier Verification & QC

GS1 Verified

Reference for checking product identity data connected to GS1 standards.

BarcodeProduct IdentityVerification
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EXTERNALSupplier Verification & QC

AQSIQ / Standards Search Reference

Use standards and compliance references as a starting point for product checks.

InspectionComplianceTesting
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TOOLSupplier Verification & QC

Pre-Shipment Inspection Quick Checklist

Prepare a practical QC checklist before final balance payment or shipment release.

Quality controlBuilt-in ToolSupplier Verification & QC
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TOOLShipping, Freight & Tracking

Freight Quote Brief Generator

Create a clear freight quote request message for forwarders shipping goods from China.

FreightQuote BriefShipping
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TOOLShipping, Freight & Tracking

CBM Calculator

Calculate shipment volume, gross weight and rough LCL/FCL suitability.

Freight calculatorBuilt-in ToolShipping, Freight & Tracking
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TOOLShipping, Freight & Tracking

Incoterms Responsibility Checker

Compare EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP responsibilities before agreeing to terms.

Shipping termsBuilt-in ToolShipping, Freight & Tracking
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EXTERNALShipping, Freight & Tracking

Freightos

Research freight market context and shipping quote references.

ShippingFreightLogistics
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EXTERNALShipping, Freight & Tracking

World Freight Rates

Estimate freight context before requesting forwarder quotes.

ShippingFreight EstimateLogistics
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EXTERNALShipping, Freight & Tracking

17TRACK

Track international parcels and logistics updates across many carriers.

TrackingShippingParcel
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EXTERNALShipping, Freight & Tracking

DHL

Express courier and logistics reference for international shipments.

CourierTrackingExpress
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EXTERNALShipping, Freight & Tracking

FedEx

Express courier and international shipping reference.

CourierTrackingExpress
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EXTERNALShipping, Freight & Tracking

UPS

Courier and package delivery reference for international shipments.

CourierTrackingExpress
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EXTERNALShipping, Freight & Tracking

Maersk

Ocean shipping and container logistics reference.

Sea FreightContainerLogistics
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EXTERNALShipping, Freight & Tracking

SeaRates

Freight tools and shipping route reference for international cargo.

FreightRoutesLogistics
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EXTERNALShipping, Freight & Tracking

iContainers

Freight quote and ocean shipping reference for importers.

FreightSea FreightQuote
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OFFICIALCustoms, Tariffs & Compliance

WCO HS

Reference HS classification structure and customs terminology.

HS CodeCustomsDuty
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OFFICIALCustoms, Tariffs & Compliance

USITC HTS

Search the United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule and review product classifications and duty-rate references.

HS CodeDutyCustoms
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OFFICIALCustoms, Tariffs & Compliance

EU Access2Markets

EU trade, tariff and import requirement reference.

EUTariffsCompliance
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OFFICIALCustoms, Tariffs & Compliance

UK Trade Tariff

UK tariff and commodity code reference.

UKTariffsCustoms
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OFFICIALCustoms, Tariffs & Compliance

FDA

Review United States regulatory information for foods, cosmetics, medical devices and other FDA-regulated product categories.

ComplianceUSARegulated Products
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OFFICIALCustoms, Tariffs & Compliance

FCC

Review United States equipment authorization and compliance information for radio-frequency and communications products.

ComplianceElectronicsUSA
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OFFICIALCustoms, Tariffs & Compliance

CPSC

Review United States consumer-product safety rules, recalls and testing guidance, including children's products.

ComplianceConsumer SafetyUSA
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OFFICIALCustoms, Tariffs & Compliance

ECHA / REACH

EU chemicals and REACH regulation reference.

EUREACHCompliance
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OFFICIALTrade Fairs & China Visit

Canton Fair

Official trade fair reference for China export supplier discovery.

Trade FairCanton FairSupplier Discovery
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OFFICIALTrade Fairs & China Visit

Canton Fair App

Official Canton Fair app/help starting point for buyer visit preparation.

Canton FairChina VisitTrade Fair
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OFFICIALTrade Fairs & China Visit

Canton Fair Online

Official Canton Fair online platform for exhibitor and product research.

Canton FairExhibitorsSupplier Research
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RESOURCEChina Visit & Local Apps

China Visit Apps

Prepare payment, maps, transport and translation apps before a China sourcing trip.

China VisitLocal AppsTravel
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EXTERNALChina Visit & Local Apps

Alipay

Payment and local-service app often used during China business trips.

PaymentChina VisitLocal Apps
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EXTERNALChina Visit & Local Apps

WeChat

Common communication app for suppliers, local contacts and group chats in China.

CommunicationChina VisitSupplier Chat
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EXTERNALChina Visit & Local Apps

DiDi

Ride-hailing reference for getting around during China sourcing trips.

Ride HailingChina VisitTransport
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EXTERNALChina Visit & Local Apps

AMap

China map and navigation platform useful for local routes and addresses.

MapsNavigationChina Visit
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EXTERNALChina Visit & Local Apps

Baidu Maps

China map reference for local navigation, addresses and route planning.

MapsNavigationChina Visit
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OFFICIALChina Visit & Local Apps

12306

Official China railway ticketing website for intercity travel planning.

TrainTravelChina Visit
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EXTERNALChina Visit & Local Apps

Trip.com

Travel booking platform for hotels, flights, trains and sourcing-trip logistics.

TravelHotelChina Visit
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EXTERNALChina Visit & Local Apps

Meituan

Local services reference for restaurants, nearby places and city services.

Local ServicesChina VisitRestaurants
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EXTERNALChina Visit & Local Apps

Dianping

Local review and place-discovery website for restaurants and nearby services.

Local ServicesChina VisitRestaurants
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TOOLProduct Research & Trade Data

Product Category Request

Request a product category that is not yet covered by the Product Origin Finder.

Product OriginCategory RequestProduct Research & Trade Data
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EXTERNALProduct Research & Trade Data

Google Trends

Check search interest patterns for product categories and seasonal demand.

Product ResearchDemandTrends
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EXTERNALProduct Research & Trade Data

Amazon Best Sellers

Browse marketplace product demand signals and category examples.

Product ResearchAmazonDemand
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EXTERNALProduct Research & Trade Data

Trade Map

International trade data reference for product and market research.

Trade DataMarket ResearchProduct Research
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EXTERNALProduct Research & Trade Data

UN Comtrade

United Nations trade data reference for international product research.

Trade DataMarket ResearchHS Code
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EXTERNALProduct Research & Trade Data

Keepa

Amazon price and sales-rank history reference for product research.

AmazonProduct ResearchPrice History
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EXTERNALProduct Research & Trade Data

Jungle Scout

Amazon product research platform reference for demand and competition analysis.

AmazonProduct ResearchMarketplace
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TOOLProduct Research & Trade Data

China Product Origin Finder

Search product categories and see major China sourcing cities, wholesale markets and map links.

Industrial BeltsProduct OriginChina Cities
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EXTERNALProduct Research & Trade Data

PayPal Buyer Protection

Review PayPal buyer protection basics for eligible transactions.

PaymentBuyer ProtectionSamples
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SERVICEService Providers

1688 Purchasing Agents

1688 purchasing agents help overseas buyers order from 1688 sellers that may not support English, export handling or international payment.

Service1688 orderingDomestic payment
SERVICEService Providers

Business Translators

Business translators support supplier calls, factory visits, market trips, trade fairs and document communication.

ServiceFactory visit translationFair interpretation
SERVICEService Providers

China Sourcing Agents

Sourcing agents help overseas buyers identify suppliers, request quotations, follow production and coordinate communication in China.

ServiceSupplier searchRFQ follow-up
SERVICEService Providers

Compliance Testing Labs

Testing labs help buyers review certification, product safety, labeling and market entry requirements before shipment.

ServiceProduct testingCertification review
SERVICEService Providers

Freight Forwarders

Freight forwarders coordinate China export handling, air or ocean freight, customs paperwork, consolidation and destination delivery options.

ServiceSea freightAir freight
SERVICEService Providers

Inspection Companies

Independent inspection providers check product quantity, appearance, packaging, labeling, function and loading evidence before shipment.

ServiceFactory auditPre-shipment inspection
SERVICEService Providers

Trade Fair Support

Trade fair support providers help buyers plan visits, collect supplier notes, translate meetings and organize post-fair follow-up.

ServiceCanton Fair planningSupplier notes
SERVICEService Providers

Yiwu Market Agents

Yiwu market agents support buyers visiting or ordering from Yiwu wholesale markets, including translation, samples and consolidation.

ServiceMarket translatorSample collection
TEMPLATETemplates

Final Balance Release Checklist

Review final inspection evidence, packing proof, shipping documents and shipment readiness before releasing the final balance.

TemplateChecklistTemplates
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Freight forwarder question list

Ask about included fees, customs, insurance, hidden charges and documents.

TemplateChecklistTemplates
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Landed cost comparison worksheet

Compare product, freight, duty, tax and destination costs across supplier quotes.

TemplateChecklistTemplates
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Machinery purchase checklist

Check technical specs, FAT, spare parts, warranty and installation support.

TemplateChecklistTemplates
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PI checklist

Check legal names, bank details, Incoterms, payment terms and inspection terms.

TemplateChecklistTemplates
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Pre-shipment inspection template

Prepare quantity, packaging, labeling, function and report checks.

TemplateChecklistTemplates
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TEMPLATETemplates

RFQ email template

Copy a structured RFQ with product, quantity, packaging, certification and inspection requirements.

TemplateChecklistTemplates
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TEMPLATETemplates

Sample approval checklist

Document sample quality, specs, packaging and approval conditions.

TemplateChecklistTemplates
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TEMPLATETemplates

Yiwu trip checklist

Plan market districts, translator, sample collection and consolidation.

TemplateChecklistTemplates
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External resources are listed for sourcing reference only. CN Sourcing Tools is not officially affiliated with these websites unless stated. Placement does not imply endorsement. Always verify supplier, regulatory, customs and service information before making sourcing decisions.