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External ResourceSourcing Platforms

Made-in-China

Research export suppliers for industrial products, machinery and B2B categories

Best for: Machinery buyers and B2B importers comparing factory options
Warning: Supplier pages are only a starting point

Supplier SearchMachineryB2B

External ResourceSourcing Platforms

Global Sources

Find export-oriented suppliers, products and trade show exhibitors

Best for: Electronics, gifts and export-supplier research
Warning: Still verify samples, MOQ, company identity, compliance and payment terms

Supplier SearchTrade FairExport Suppliers

Built-in ToolChina Industrial Belts

Product Origin Finder

Find major sourcing cities, wholesale markets, map links and buyer notes by product...

Best for: Buyers deciding where to source a product in China
Warning: Industrial belt information is sourcing reference only; verify supplier addresses a...

Industrial BeltsProduct OriginChina Cities

Built-in ToolRoute planning

China Sourcing Route Finder

Find the best China sourcing route based on product type, order size and support needs

Best for: Overseas buyers preparing a sourcing decision
Warning: This tool helps organize decisions but does not guarantee supplier performance

Route planningBuilt-in Tool

Next steps1Generate an RFQ 2Check supplier risk 3Compare quotations 4Plan inspection 5Find a freight forwarder

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China Wholesale / 1688

External Resource1688 & Chinese Search Tools

1688

Browse China domestic wholesale listings and manufacturer-style sellers

Best for: Buyers using an agent for Chinese communication, payment and consolidation
Warning: Most sellers are domestic-facing

1688WholesaleChinese Platform

External ResourceTrade Fairs & Wholesale Markets

YiwuGo

Research Yiwu market booths and small commodity categories

Best for: Yiwu buyers, small-order buyers and mixed-goods wholesalers
Warning: Confirm booth status, product quality, export support and consolidation separately

YiwuWholesale MarketSmall Commodities

External Resource1688 & Chinese Search Tools

Baidu

Search Chinese company names, product terms and local market information

Best for: Buyers checking Chinese-language supplier traces with help from a translator or agent
Warning: Search results can be noisy

Chinese SearchVerificationSupplier Research

Service CategoryService Providers

1688 Purchasing Agents

1688 purchasing agents help overseas buyers order from 1688 sellers that may not su...

Best for: 1688 ordering / Domestic payment
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

Service1688 orderingDomestic payment

Service CategoryService Providers

Yiwu Market Agents

Yiwu market agents support buyers visiting or ordering from Yiwu wholesale markets,...

Best for: Market translator / Sample collection
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceMarket translatorSample collection

Next steps1Generate an RFQ 2Check supplier risk 3Compare quotations 4Plan inspection 5Find a freight forwarder

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Supplier Verification

Built-in ToolSupplier check

China Supplier Risk Checker

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

Best for: Overseas buyers preparing a sourcing decision
Warning: This tool helps organize decisions but does not guarantee supplier performance

Supplier checkBuilt-in Tool

Built-in ToolSupplier scoring

Supplier Comparison Tool

Compare up to five suppliers with scoring, warnings and copyable summary

Best for: Overseas buyers preparing a sourcing decision
Warning: This tool helps organize decisions but does not guarantee supplier performance

Supplier scoringBuilt-in Tool

External Resource1688 & Chinese Search Tools

Baidu

Search Chinese company names, product terms and local market information

Best for: Buyers checking Chinese-language supplier traces with help from a translator or agent
Warning: Search results can be noisy

Chinese SearchVerificationSupplier Research

External ResourceInspection & QC

QIMA Resources

Read inspection, audit and product quality control references

Best for: Buyers learning inspection scope and QC terminology
Warning: Educational content does not replace an agreed inspection scope or independent review

InspectionQCFactory Audit

Service CategoryService Providers

Inspection Companies

Independent inspection providers check product quantity, appearance, packaging, lab...

Best for: Factory audit / Pre-shipment inspection
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceFactory auditPre-shipment inspection

Next steps1Generate an RFQ 2Check supplier risk 3Compare quotations 4Plan inspection 5Find a freight forwarder

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Shipping & Freight

Built-in ToolFreight calculator

CBM Calculator

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

Best for: Overseas buyers preparing a sourcing decision
Warning: This tool helps organize decisions but does not guarantee supplier performance

Freight calculatorBuilt-in Tool

Built-in ToolShipping terms

Incoterms Responsibility Checker

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

Best for: Overseas buyers preparing a sourcing decision
Warning: This tool helps organize decisions but does not guarantee supplier performance

Shipping termsBuilt-in Tool

Built-in ToolShipping template

Freight Forwarder Questions

Generate practical questions before choosing a China freight forwarder

Best for: Overseas buyers preparing a sourcing decision
Warning: This tool helps organize decisions but does not guarantee supplier performance

Shipping templateBuilt-in Tool

External ResourceShipping & Freight

Freightos

Research freight market context and shipping quote references

Best for: Importers comparing broad freight cost expectations
Warning: Final quotes depend on cargo details, route, Incoterms, customs and destination cha...

ShippingFreightLogistics

External ResourceShipping & Freight

World Freight Rates

Estimate freight context before requesting forwarder quotes

Best for: Buyers preparing early shipping budget assumptions
Warning: Treat estimates as rough references only

ShippingFreight EstimateLogistics

Service CategoryService Providers

Freight Forwarders

Freight forwarders coordinate China export handling, air or ocean freight, customs...

Best for: Sea freight / Air freight
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceSea freightAir freight

Next steps1Generate an RFQ 2Check supplier risk 3Compare quotations 4Plan inspection 5Find a freight forwarder

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HS Code / Duty / Customs

External ResourceHS Code / Duty / Customs

World Customs Organization HS Nomenclature

Reference HS classification structure and customs terminology

Best for: Importers discussing HS codes with brokers or forwarders
Warning: HS classification is country-specific in practice

HS CodeCustomsDuty

External ResourceHS Code / Duty / Customs

U.S. HTS Search

Search U

Best for: Buyers importing into the United States
Warning: Classification errors can be costly

HS CodeDutyCustomsUSA

Built-in ToolShipping terms

Incoterms Responsibility Checker

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

Best for: Overseas buyers preparing a sourcing decision
Warning: This tool helps organize decisions but does not guarantee supplier performance

Shipping termsBuilt-in Tool

Service CategoryService Providers

Freight Forwarders

Freight forwarders coordinate China export handling, air or ocean freight, customs...

Best for: Sea freight / Air freight
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceSea freightAir freight

Service CategoryService Providers

Compliance Testing Labs

Testing labs help buyers review certification, product safety, labeling and market...

Best for: Product testing / Certification review
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceProduct testingCertification review

Next steps1Generate an RFQ 2Check supplier risk 3Compare quotations 4Plan inspection 5Find a freight forwarder

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Inspection & QC

TemplateTemplates

Pre-shipment inspection checklist

Prepare quantity, packaging, labeling, function and report checks

Best for: Buyers who need a clear message, checklist or comparison structure
Warning: Adapt templates to your product, destination market and supplier situation

TemplateChecklist

Open Template

External ResourceInspection & QC

QIMA Resources

Read inspection, audit and product quality control references

Best for: Buyers learning inspection scope and QC terminology
Warning: Educational content does not replace an agreed inspection scope or independent review

InspectionQCFactory Audit

Service CategoryService Providers

Inspection Companies

Independent inspection providers check product quantity, appearance, packaging, lab...

Best for: Factory audit / Pre-shipment inspection
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceFactory auditPre-shipment inspection

Service CategoryService Providers

Compliance Testing Labs

Testing labs help buyers review certification, product safety, labeling and market...

Best for: Product testing / Certification review
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceProduct testingCertification review

Next steps1Generate an RFQ 2Check supplier risk 3Compare quotations 4Plan inspection 5Find a freight forwarder

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Trade Fairs

External ResourceTrade Fairs & Wholesale Markets

Canton Fair

Official trade fair reference for China export supplier discovery

Best for: Buyers planning China sourcing trips and exhibitor research
Warning: Do not place orders without supplier verification, samples, written specs and payme...

Trade FairCanton FairSupplier Discovery

External ResourceSourcing Platforms

Global Sources

Find export-oriented suppliers, products and trade show exhibitors

Best for: Electronics, gifts and export-supplier research
Warning: Still verify samples, MOQ, company identity, compliance and payment terms

Supplier SearchTrade FairExport Suppliers

Service CategoryService Providers

Trade Fair Support

Trade fair support providers help buyers plan visits, collect supplier notes, trans...

Best for: Canton Fair planning / Supplier notes
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceCanton Fair planningSupplier notes

Service CategoryService Providers

Business Translators

Business translators support supplier calls, factory visits, market trips, trade fa...

Best for: Factory visit translation / Fair interpretation
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceFactory visit translationFair interpretation

Next steps1Generate an RFQ 2Check supplier risk 3Compare quotations 4Plan inspection 5Find a freight forwarder

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Translation & Communication

External ResourceTranslation & Communication

Google Translate

Translate short supplier messages, product terms and screenshots

Best for: First-time buyers checking basic Chinese communication
Warning: Machine translation can miss technical, legal or payment nuance

TranslationCommunicationChinese Terms

External ResourceTranslation & Communication

DeepL Translator

Translate supplier messages, product specs and sourcing notes

Best for: Buyers preparing clearer cross-language communication
Warning: Do not rely on machine translation for contracts, safety requirements or payment terms

TranslationCommunicationRFQ

Built-in ToolEmail template

RFQ Email Generator

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

Best for: Overseas buyers preparing a sourcing decision
Warning: This tool helps organize decisions but does not guarantee supplier performance

Email templateBuilt-in Tool

Service CategoryService Providers

Business Translators

Business translators support supplier calls, factory visits, market trips, trade fa...

Best for: Factory visit translation / Fair interpretation
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceFactory visit translationFair interpretation

Service CategoryService Providers

China Sourcing Agents

Sourcing agents help overseas buyers identify suppliers, request quotations, follow...

Best for: Supplier search / RFQ follow-up
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceSupplier searchRFQ follow-up

Next steps1Generate an RFQ 2Check supplier risk 3Compare quotations 4Plan inspection 5Find a freight forwarder

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Product Research

External ResourceProduct Research

Google Trends

Check search interest patterns for product categories and seasonal demand

Best for: Amazon, Shopify and wholesale buyers researching demand signals
Warning: Search interest is not proof of product profitability, supply quality or compliance

Product ResearchDemandTrends

External ResourceProduct Research

Amazon Best Sellers

Browse marketplace product demand signals and category examples

Best for: Amazon sellers and product researchers
Warning: Popular listings may be competitive, patented, restricted or hard to source profitably

Product ResearchAmazonDemand

Built-in ToolChina Industrial Belts

Product Origin Finder

Find major sourcing cities, wholesale markets, map links and buyer notes by product...

Best for: Buyers deciding where to source a product in China
Warning: Industrial belt information is sourcing reference only; verify supplier addresses a...

Industrial BeltsProduct OriginChina Cities

Built-in ToolIndustrial Belts

China Industrial Belts

Browse product categories and major sourcing cities in China

Best for: Product origin research
Warning: Verify locally

Industrial Belts

Service CategoryService Providers

China Sourcing Agents

Sourcing agents help overseas buyers identify suppliers, request quotations, follow...

Best for: Supplier search / RFQ follow-up
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceSupplier searchRFQ follow-up

Next steps1Generate an RFQ 2Check supplier risk 3Compare quotations 4Plan inspection 5Find a freight forwarder

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Service Providers

Service CategoryService Providers

Inspection Companies

Independent inspection providers check product quantity, appearance, packaging, lab...

Best for: Factory audit / Pre-shipment inspection
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceFactory auditPre-shipment inspection

Service CategoryService Providers

Freight Forwarders

Freight forwarders coordinate China export handling, air or ocean freight, customs...

Best for: Sea freight / Air freight
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceSea freightAir freight

Service CategoryService Providers

China Sourcing Agents

Sourcing agents help overseas buyers identify suppliers, request quotations, follow...

Best for: Supplier search / RFQ follow-up
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceSupplier searchRFQ follow-up

Service CategoryService Providers

Yiwu Market Agents

Yiwu market agents support buyers visiting or ordering from Yiwu wholesale markets,...

Best for: Market translator / Sample collection
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceMarket translatorSample collection

Service CategoryService Providers

1688 Purchasing Agents

1688 purchasing agents help overseas buyers order from 1688 sellers that may not su...

Best for: 1688 ordering / Domestic payment
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

Service1688 orderingDomestic payment

Service CategoryService Providers

Business Translators

Business translators support supplier calls, factory visits, market trips, trade fa...

Best for: Factory visit translation / Fair interpretation
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceFactory visit translationFair interpretation

Service CategoryService Providers

Trade Fair Support

Trade fair support providers help buyers plan visits, collect supplier notes, trans...

Best for: Canton Fair planning / Supplier notes
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceCanton Fair planningSupplier notes

Service CategoryService Providers

Compliance Testing Labs

Testing labs help buyers review certification, product safety, labeling and market...

Best for: Product testing / Certification review
Warning: Verify scope, fees and references

ServiceProduct testingCertification review