If you’ve been following this blog, you know that the Chinese are coming to eat your dinner. Chinese Suppliers are increasingly selling on Amazon and other channels like eBay and their own websites. Amazon has been actively recruiting Chinese…
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I Worked at an Amazon FBA Warehouse for a Week – Here’s What I learned
For years I’ve been trying to get a tour of an Amazon warehouse. These are actually possible at a few of Amazon warehouses, but the wait lists are huge and I’ve never been able to successfully get a tour.…
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Interview with Fleet – All of Your Freight Forwarding Questions Answered
Finding and choosing a Freight Forwarder is one of the most common questions we get asked here. Importers are often confused about what a freight forwarder exactly is and how and where to find one. In this interview with…
If there’s one tool that you’ll hear importers and private labelers recommend most often, it is DutyCalculator.com. DutyCalculator allows you to quickly and easily look up the duty rates by typing in a simple description of the product. Before…
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How to Get Your Shipments from China to Amazon FBA
This is probably one of the most common questions I hear nowadays: how do I get my shipments from China to Amazon FBA? While shipping products from China to Amazon warehouses isn’t incredibly difficult, it’s also slightly more complex…
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Five Tips On How to Deal with Chinese New Year as an Importer
Most seasoned importers have Chinese New Year firmly marked on their calendars. They know that the time leading up to Chinese New Year can do havoc on their shipments and business. The basic mantra is “Expect delays”. In this article,…
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Five Packing Questions To Ask Your Supplier Before Placing an Order
The actual packing and labeling of your items is critical when importing from China. In this article we’ll discuss five questions you need to ask yourself and your Supplier in regards to the packing and boxing of your products. Note,…
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Interview with Pacific Customs Broker Discussing Common Importing Mistakes
Pacific Customs Broker is the customs broker I have used ever since I began importing, and in fact, I also rely on their freight forwarding division, PCB Freight Management to help move almost every LCL and FCL shipment once…
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Air Courier VS Air Cargo (And How to Save Money and Lose Money With Each)
All air is not created equally, at least when it comes to shipping. We’re all familiar with the difference between shipping something via air vs ground. In ecommerce, you never ship something air unless you’ve royally screwed up a…
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How Non-American Importers Can Sell Their Products in the USA
This blog tends to attract a lot of international readers and one of the most common questions I get is from non-American readers asking how they can sell their imported and private label products in the United States. Readers are…