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Justin

A large cargo ship docked at a port with a focus on a shipping contract, pen, and glasses on a wooden surface in the foreground.
August 7, 2026

Customs clearance processing: Step-by-Step Process for China Imports

Your Yiwu supplier says the goods will be ready on the 12th, and your freight agent asks for the commercial invoice by…

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August 6, 2026

FCA Incoterms Free Carrier Rule Explained for Importers

FCA Incoterms Free Carrier Rule Explained for Importers Choosing the wrong Incoterms rule on a China export deal can mean unexpected costs,…

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Forklift loading export pallets onto a truck at a China warehouse loading dock under FCA delivery

FCA in Incoterms 2020: Risk Transfer, Costs, and FCA vs FOB

FCA in Incoterms 2020: Risk Transfer, Costs, and FCA vs FOB Your supplier’s quote says “FCA Yiwu.” The goods are packed, a…

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August 5, 2026

Incoterms 2020: What Changed, What Stayed, and How to Use Each Rule

What Are Incoterms 2020 and Why Should You Care If you source products from Yiwu or anywhere in China, Incoterms decide who…

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Goods arriving on a delivery truck and being placed at the buyer's disposal at the DAP named place of destination

DAP Incoterms Explained: Delivered at Place Obligations, Costs and Risks

Goods arriving on a delivery truck and placed at the buyer’s disposal at the DAP named place of destination DAP looks like…

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Rows of plush teddy bears and soft animal toys stacked in a Chinese wholesale market booth
July 31, 2026

Wholesale Plush Toys: How to Source and Vet China Suppliers

Wholesale plush toys look like the easiest category in China to buy. The samples are cheap, the market booths are stacked to…

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Shipping port with trucks, cranes, containers, and digital screens. Worker reviews documents, overseeing logistics operations.
July 29, 2026

Clearance From Customs: What It Is and Where It Stalls

Clearance from customs is decided on your declared data, not your goods. The statutory clocks, who carries the duty debt, and why a PGA hold runs long….

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Cargo ship docked at a shipping port with cranes and containers during sunset, people in safety vests are visible on the dock.
July 27, 2026

L/C Letter of Credit: What It Is and Why It Matters When Importing from China

An L/C, or letter of credit, is a bank’s written promise to pay your supplier once the supplier hands over a specific…

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Forklift loading a crated order onto a buyer-nominated truck, the FCA delivery moment when risk transfers
July 26, 2026

FCA Terms Incoterms: Where Risk and Cost Actually Transfer

FCA terms in Incoterms 2020: the exact A2 delivery point where risk and cost pass to you, the full A9/B9 cost split, and what “FCA Yiwu” really means….

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Side-by-side image showing a large pile of packaged products labeled 'MOQ: 1000 Pieces' and a single open carton labeled 'MOQ: 1 Carton'.

MOQ Meaning: What Minimum Order Quantity Really Covers

MOQ means minimum order quantity, but one order has four separate floors: trading, production, packaging and freight. Learn which bend and which never do….

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