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Someone working through invoices at a desk with a calculator and cashImporting when you are not VAT registeredYou can import without registering. Import VAT then becomes a real cost rather than a recoverable one, and registering voluntarily is not automatically right.6 min readSomeone working through invoices at a desk with a calculator and cashHow much does a China sourcing agent cost in the UK?China sourcing agent fees in the UK: commission, fixed fees, retainers, margin and factory kickbacks, what each does to incentives, and small orders.13 min readA hand tipping coins out of a piggy bankPractical ways to reduce your import costsLower China import costs with denser packing, shipment consolidation and correct commodity codes. Use postponed VAT accounting for cash flow, not a tax saving.6 min readTwo people shaking hands across a desk after a meetingNegotiating price and terms with factoriesNegotiation is about more than squeezing the unit price. Here are the levers that actually move a deal.5 min readA magnifying glass over printed charts beside a laptop and clipboardHidden costs of importing from China to the UKThe factory price is only the start. Here are the costs that catch importers out, and how to see them before they bite.5 min readSomeone holding a bank card while using a laptopHow to pay Chinese suppliers safelyPay Chinese suppliers safely: stage deposits and balances, verify bank details, compare transfers, escrow and letters of credit, and inspect before paying.6 min readPrinted cost charts on a desk with a magnifying glass and glassesUnderstanding your landed priceLanded price is the cost of one sellable unit in your warehouse: goods, freight, duty, clearance, delivery and tooling, divided by the units you can sell.5 min read

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