Many successful importers never deal with factories directly — they work through a sourcing agent in China. So what does an agent actually do, and is one worth it for your business? Here is a clear look. What a Sourcing Agent Does How Agents Charge Agents usually work on a commission (a percentage of the […]
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Practical guides on importing and sourcing from China to Bangladesh – covering freight, customs, suppliers, quality control and trade costs from the DE International team.
The moment you send money is the moment you are most exposed. Verifying a Chinese supplier before you pay is the single best way to avoid scams and disappointment, and it’s the step referenced throughout our machinery and sourcing guides for good reason — skipping it is the most common cause of a bad import […]
China manufactures almost everything, which makes choosing what to import both an opportunity and a challenge. While the best product depends on your market and budget, some categories are consistently popular with Bangladeshi importers. Popular Categories to Import How to Choose a Profitable Product Look for products with steady local demand, a healthy margin after […]
Quality control is not a single step at the end — it works best as a series of checks across the whole production cycle. Using a simple checklist helps make sure defective goods never leave China in the first place. Before Production Agree the specification in writing, approve a golden sample, and confirm materials and […]
Few things hurt an importer more than goods stuck at the port while storage charges build up. Most customs delays in Bangladesh come from a handful of avoidable problems. Knowing them in advance is the best way to keep your shipment moving. Common Causes of Delay How to Avoid Them The Real Cost of Delays […]
China offers an enormous range of products at competitive prices, but for a first-time importer the sourcing process can feel overwhelming. This beginner’s guide breaks it into simple steps you can follow with confidence. Where to Find Suppliers How to Compare Suppliers Never order from the first supplier you find. Compare several on price, quality, […]
Alibaba and 1688 are two of the biggest sources of products in China, but they work very differently. Understanding each one helps you buy at the best price without falling into common traps. Alibaba vs 1688 Alibaba is built for international buyers: it is in English, supports export payments, and lists suppliers used to shipping […]
Ask a Chinese supplier for a quote and one of the first things you will hear is their MOQ. For new importers it can be a barrier, but with the right approach it is often more flexible than it first appears. What Is MOQ MOQ stands for minimum order quantity — the smallest number of […]
One of the most common mistakes new importers make is assuming the price they see from a supplier is the price they will actually pay. In reality, that quotation is only the starting point. To know whether a product is truly profitable, you need to calculate its landed cost — the total cost of getting […]
Choosing the right shipping method is one of the biggest decisions an importer makes. The wrong choice can either eat into your margin with unnecessary air-freight costs or leave you waiting weeks for urgent stock. Here is how to decide between sea and air freight when importing from China to Bangladesh — including for machinery, […]