Purchasing
Purchasing in China with Easy Imex
Whether you have contacted factories in China yourself or we have sourced products for you in house, the purchasing process of goods from Chinese factories is all handled by the EASY IMEX Shanghai office.
Before we make payments to factories we first need to verify their credentials. Once we have established this and signed all relevant contracts with the factory here’s what happens:
The usual terms are to make a 30% deposit to the factory/factories for the goods. The balance is then paid once goods have passed our quality control checks and delivered to our warehouse ready for export. Upon receipt of the goods we will pay the remaining 70%. Smart importers structure payments to factories contingent on certain goals being met.
Your supplier will pay more attention to your wishes if he has spent 70% of his sale price to buy raw materials and components and has only received a 30% deposit from you. This offers you leverage in any future negotiations. You never pay the remainder until the quality is confirmed by your own independent inspectors.
As we are able to pay for goods in Chinese Yuan we can in some cases obtain a better purchasing price.
How Is Payment Made For My Goods?
When you order goods with EASY IMEX you will receive two invoices.
- The first is for the cost of goods in China. This invoice is to be paid to EASY IMEX LTD Hong Kong. You can pay by bank transfer.
- Once your goods arrive in either Australia or the UK you will be invoiced by either our UK company EASY IMEX LTD (UK) for the shipping, handling, VAT and duty costs. Or in Australia by EASY IMEX PTY LTD.
Why A Sales Contract Is Essential
Sales contracts with your supplier are very important.
You must write detailed product specifications into your contract with the factory. This means working closely with your account manager and being very specific in your product specifications – prior to placing your order.
Chinese suppliers have been known to put European plugs on Australian electrical goods! Or make blue bags with green straps (instead of blue). If you didn’t specify this in the contract, the Chinese factory will think they’ve done nothing wrong and see this as being your mistake.
Having all your specifications prior to making your order eliminates these problems.
What Else Do I Need To Do Before Placing My Final Order?
Before you’ve confirmed and placed your order with us it’s very important to ‘dot the ‘I’s’ and cross the ‘t’s’.
You must make sure any specific product requirements i.e. colour, packaging, technical details are given to us at this point.
Once you’ve given the final specifications we’ll go and do all the hard work so you can get on with running your business!
"THEY WERE VERY OPEN AND HONEST WITH ME. ALL CHARGES WERE REALISTIC AND EVERY QUESTION WAS ANSWERED IN GREAT DETAIL"
The most important benefit of using Easy Imex as opposed to the Brisbane sourcing company I first approached when seeking information and costs on importing from China, was that they were very open and honest with me. All charges were realistic and every question was answered in great detail. The Brisbane sourcing company I sough initially were extremely vague, the costings given to me were very hard to understand and the commission they were going to charge was going to make my new business venture almost unviable.
My Account Manager, Louis, has been absolutely fantastic. Sometimes the translation has been a little lost, but he has gone above and beyond for me and I look forward to seeing him a lot more in the future as my business grows.
Sharon Sprenger, Belle and Rose, Brisbane, Australia
"EASY IMEX DEALT WITH ALL THE IMPORTING REQUIREMENTS MAKING IT HASSLE FREE"
The staff at Easy Imex worked tirelessly to help us source a large number of stationery items for our new store. We found lots of interesting ideas online but turning that into the reality of an order was where we needed Easy Imex’s help. Easy Imex was able to negotiate lower minimum order quantities and co-ordinate the whole process.
We sourced our items from a range of manufacturers in China, it was fantastic to let Easy Imex put all of our orders from a number of suppliers together, check the packing and ship all together to Australia. Easy Imex dealt with all the importing requirements – making it hassle free!
As first time importers we had no idea of the requirements of negotiating orders, ordering samples and international shipping and customs. Easy Imex helped us to successfully place our first orders and navigate the difficulties of importing
Steve Klein, Dilibag, Adelaide, Australia
"WORKING WITH EASY IMEX HAS ALLOWED US TO PROGRESS OUR BUSINESS IN THE UK WITHOUT HAVING TO CONSTANTLY CHECK ON OUR MANUFACTURERS"
We have been working closely with Easy Imex for the past 15 months and have imported goods through them 6 times. We found them to be a very competent, fast and reliable company.
When we travelled to Shanghai to meet with Easy Imex and conduct a quality control trip, Adam and Jin greeted us personally at the airport and took us to our hotel. During our stay Easy Imex was extremely accommodating, working round the clock to meet all of our requirements. By the end of the week we had secured contracts with our current manufacturers and production of samples was underway. Very impressive work on their part and we would certainly recommend Easy Imex to any start-up or established company.
Working with Easy Imex has allowed us to focus on progressing our business in the UK without having to constantly check on our manufacturers. They take care of all shipping requirements taking the hassle out of importing. It is like working with a company in the UK.
Andrew Hayworth, Stay-Dri Limited, Edinburgh, Scotland
"KNOWING THE CONTRACT IS ONE CHINESE COMPANY DOING BUSINESS WITH ANOTHER CHINESE COMPANY, SAFEGUARDS YOU AND YOUR GOODS SHOULD THERE BE A PROBLEM"
Like most people I was skeptical and concerned about handing over hard earned money. So I went to China to check out the quality of the goods and to meet the team at Easy Imex.
It was a great experience and I was immediately put at ease when met at the airport by Morin my Easy Imex account manager. The whole experience was fantastic – from visiting the factories to eating out. I was looked after in every way and very much looking forward to returning in the next few months.
Trying to buy from China on your own is difficult and risky. Knowing the contract is one Chinese company doing business with another Chinese company, safeguards you and your goods, should there be a problem. I wouldn’t have bought anything from China if I hadn’t come across Easy Imex so I would now be paying double prices for the same goods here in the UK.
Nick Young, Paisley Mobility Products, Paisley, UK
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