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The Most Profitable Products to Source from China
This entry was posted in China Business, CPG Blog, Economics, General, Sourcing Tips and tagged china manufacturing, China sourcing, products, smart china sourcing. Bookmark the permalink. | Date posted: May 20, 2013 |
The Most Profitable Products to Source from China “Made In China” goods are all around the world ranging from jeans to television sets. Historically, Chinese exports to other nations were mainly petroleum, textiles, and clothing. But nowadays, the export portfolio has increased to leather travel goods, toys and games, electronics, machinery, footwear to anything you can imagine. Product is the key to importing. If the product does not have enough demand then it will likely not be very profitable to import. But there are products out there that can sell for a much higher price then what the buyer pays for it. Good profit potential is possible when selling in a different country. But which are the most profitable products to source from China? Toys Motorcycles Furniture Sport Goods Kitchenware Electronic devices and home appliances Plastics and articles etc. Footwear and parts etc. Apart from these top products, you can … Continue Reading
How to Trademark Your Product in China
This entry was posted in China Business, China Law, CPG Blog and tagged china, Intellectual Property Rights, register trademark, Trademark. Bookmark the permalink. | Date posted: May 13, 2013 |
How to Trademark Your Product in China Here are ten steps that will explain how to trademark your product in China, so take a look for the step-by-step explanation of the registration process below. 1. Choose a trademark agent Unless your company has had a business presence in China, you will need to hire a state-designated trademark agent. These agents will assist throughout the entire registration process. There are over 5,000 agencies and the increasing numbers also gives you more choice in the matter. Despite what you hear, law firms are not allowed to be directly involved in the registration process, but few have qualified to be agents so double check! 2. Decide whether your mark is eligible for registration By viewing the booklet of registered trademarks you can see if yours is eligible for registration. The process is not the same as the US because someone else could have … Continue Reading
Five important tips to protect your trademark in China
This entry was posted in China Business, China Law, CPG Blog and tagged Intellectual Property Rights, register trademark, Trademark. Bookmark the permalink. | Date posted: May 5, 2013 |
Five important tips to protect your trademark in China Once known for their inadequate intellectual property rights laws, China has evolved and strengthened their policies to better protect domestic and foreign trademarks since they’ve joined the WTO. However it remains vital to understand these laws in order to maintain your brand equity in China and access the extensive market opportunities China has to offer. Here are five things to know before you register your trademark in China. Register your trademark early– China uses a system called “first-to-file” which differs from policies like those in the US or Europe. This difference is important because evidence needed to show prior use or ownership is not needed and therefore your trademark could “squatted” by someone else, and worse you could have to buy it back from them or have them legally use your trademark with their goods. Chinese infringement enforcement doesn’t protect those … Continue Reading
Abbreviations in sourcing business
This entry was posted in China Business, CPG Blog and tagged abbreviations, business, sourcing. Bookmark the permalink. | Date posted: May 2, 2013 |
There are a number of abbreviations and mathematical entities that are particular to the field of sourcing. It is evident to be familiar with these forms of jargon when engaging in the latter field. Therefore, this blog offers the most important abbreviations and entities. PPI – Pre-Production Inspection PPI stands for Pre-Production Inspection. This inspection is performed at a factory in order to check if the facilities meet the customers’ desires. Especially when doing business with a certain factory for the first time, this step is highly recommended. IPI – Initial-Production Inspection When the first products are produced, an Initial-Production Inspection has to be conducted. If any inconveniences are detected, adjustments will be made as soon as possible in order to guarantee the quality. In particualr, this happens frequently with new and tailor-made products. MPI – Mid-Production Inspection Quite similar to IPI, Mid-Production Inspection is executed to ensure the quality of goods. The … Continue Reading
Sourcing furniture from China
This entry was posted in China Business, China Exports, General and tagged china, china manufacturing, China sourcing, export, manufacturing, sourcing. Bookmark the permalink. | Date posted: April 24, 2013 |
Sourcing furniture from China The furniture business is what you would call a quiet industry in the business world. You won’t see headlines about furniture on a daily basis, but everyone’s subconsciously talking about it. Everyone uses a piece of furniture on a daily basis, whether it be a chair, a table, a bed or some other thing commonly found in a normal household. There are so many players in the furniture business and yet only a few come to mind. Ikea would probably stand out the most. The success of the furniture industry in China paved way for many manufacturers to rise in the land. These manufacturers basically offer their furniture at the same price as with everyone else in China, but they vary in terms of build, style and quality. In China, there is not one style that is the same with another because the manufacturers produce something … Continue Reading
Chinese Stones: A Huge and Steady Industry
This entry was posted in China Business, China Exports, CPG Blog, Economics, General, Natural Resources and tagged china, china exports, China sourcing, export, sourcing, sourcing tips, stones. Bookmark the permalink. | Date posted: April 22, 2013 |
Chinese Stones: A Huge and Steady Industry China is the biggest stone producer in the world. On top of that, China is one of the world’s biggest stone exporters. To illustrate: the total transaction value of stone imports and exports in 2012 reached an amount of more than 8 billion USD and includes an export value of more than 500 million USD (stone-product.com). This blog, describes the basics of the Chinese stone industry, and the ways in which foreign industries invest in these stones. Main Industry Areas China’s main focus concerning the stone export industry is processing raw stone materials into products with decorative functions (garden pavement, gravestones, granite counter tops, etc.). Examples of materials commonly used are granite, marble, slate, and sandstone. These stones have either local roots, or are imported from countries like Brazil, India and Turkey. Currently, China exports to more than 130 countries. Industry Location and … Continue Reading
Best Shipment Options when Sourcing from China
This entry was posted in China Business, China Exports, CPG Blog, Sourcing Tips and tagged air cargo, modes of transportation, sea cargo, sourcing from China. Bookmark the permalink. | Date posted: April 15, 2013 |
Best Shipment Options when Sourcing from China There are many considerations one should take when sourcing goods from China, and when it comes to logistics there are many different ways to find the right logistics for you. Choosing the best shipment option is completely dependent on your unique circumstance but this article will give you some helpful comments about what you should consider when getting your goods back home. The primary modes of transportation are air, land, and sea. Each come with unique benefits and it’s often a combination of these shipping methods to get the Chinese sourced goods to your business. Air is the best bet for the quickest shipment options when sourcing from China obviously because of the distance an airplane can cover is much faster than the other modes of transportation. However, this speed comes at a cost and logistically one must weigh the benefits compared … Continue Reading
