The parts of an import that go wrong — and how we hold them

A shipment can fall apart in a dozen places between the factory and your door. We take four of the riskiest — sourcing, quality, compliance and freight — off your plate and onto one accountable team, with terms in writing you can plan a whole season around.

Core capabilities

What a trade partner should actually do for you

01

Sourcing & supplier audits

You get factories we already trust, from a vetted base across the Pearl River Delta and beyond. Before we put a name in front of you, we've checked its capability, capacity and conduct in person — then we negotiate your price in Chinese, on your side of the table.

02

Quality control

Our own QC staff — not the factory's — run in-line and pre-shipment inspections to an AQL you sign off before production. You get photo reports in hand before you authorize shipment, so you ship on evidence, not on someone's assurance.

03

Compliance support

We keep your goods on the right side of the border. We arrange toy safety testing (EN71 / ASTM F963), textile labelling and material declarations through accredited third-party labs, and line the paperwork up with your destination market. We facilitate real testing — we don't sell you a certificate.

04

Logistics & freight

Sea, air or express — your call. We consolidate, supervise loading and prepare the customs documents, then ship under whichever Incoterm you choose, mostly out of Nansha, Shekou and Yantian. You pick the route; we make it happen.

05

Routes to the markets you sell in

We ship to buyers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Oceania, loading mainly from Nansha, Shekou and Yantian. If your destination is somewhere new to us, we'll say so plainly — and then go find you a route that works.

06

Terms in writing, no moving goalposts

FOB, CIF or DDP, quoted line by line so you see exactly what you're paying for. Payment is usually T/T — deposit and balance — or L/C for established programs. It's all agreed up front and put in writing, never improvised halfway through your order.

A worker inspecting goods on a production line
Quality assurance

Every order gets inspected before it ships

For us, QC isn't a rubber stamp at the end. Our inspectors check incoming materials, watch the line during production, and run a final pre-shipment check against the sampling plan you agreed to — the same plan, on every order, so what you got last time is what you'll get this time.

  • An AQL you set up frontagreed before production starts, so standards aren't negotiated after a problem shows up.
  • Photo & video proofin your hands before you release the balance, so you decide with your own eyes.
  • Lab testing, lined up for youEN71, ASTM and textile tests through accredited partners.
Trade terms

MOQs, lead times and terms, up front

Here's what to expect by product line. We confirm exact figures in your quote and work to the current Incoterms® rules — so nothing's a surprise later.

Division Typical MOQ Lead time Incoterms Sample policy
Apparel & Garments 300–500 pcs / style 30–45 days FOB · CIF · DDP Paid, credited on order
Toys 500–1,000 pcs / item 35–60 days FOB · CIF · DDP Paid; tooling quoted separately
Sporting Goods 100–500 pcs / item 30–50 days FOB · CIF · DDP Paid, credited on order
Understanding Incoterms

Pick how much you want to handle

FOBFree On Board

We get your goods cleared for export and loaded onto the vessel you nominate at Nansha or Shekou. From there, the freight and insurance are yours — the right pick if you already have a forwarder you trust and want to keep control of the ocean leg.

CIFCost, Insurance & Freight

We arrange and pay the ocean freight and insurance all the way to your destination port — you just handle import clearance at your end. The comfortable middle ground: most of the shipping headache is ours, the customs side stays yours.

DDPDelivered Duty Paid

Hands-off, start to finish: we cover freight, duties and delivery right to your door. You sign for the goods and that's it — nothing else to arrange, nothing to chase. It's the simplest way to import, which is why most first-time buyers start here.

FAQ

The questions buyers ask before they commit

What is your typical minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

It depends on the product: roughly 300–500 pieces for apparel, 500–1,000 for toys, and 100–500 for sporting goods. New to us? We can often line up a trial quantity to get you started. Tell us your target and we'll tell you honestly what the factory will actually accept.

Which Incoterms and payment methods do you support?

We quote FOB, CIF or DDP — your pick. Payment is usually T/T (a deposit, then the balance once inspection clears), or L/C for established programs. Whatever we settle on goes in writing before you place the order, so there are no surprises midway.

Can you help with toy safety and textile compliance?

Yes. We arrange testing through accredited third-party labs for standards like EN71 and ASTM F963 on toys, plus textile labelling and material declarations, and we line the documentation up with your destination market. To be clear: we facilitate real, independent testing — we don't issue certificates ourselves, because the ones that matter come from the lab, not the supplier.

How long does production usually take?

Once you approve the sample, count on roughly 30–45 days for apparel, 35–60 for toys (tooling included), and 30–50 for sporting goods. Peak season and heavy customization push those out — and we'll put the realistic date in your quote, not the optimistic one you'd rather hear. We'd sooner be right than reassuring.

Do you offer samples before bulk production?

Always — you should never approve bulk on faith. We send pre-production samples so you can sign off on materials, sizing, colours and packaging first. There's usually a sample fee, and for most apparel and sporting goods we credit it back against a confirmed bulk order.

Which markets do you ship to?

Across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Oceania, loading mainly from Nansha, Shekou and Yantian. If your market isn't one we've shipped to yet, just ask: we can almost always find a route that works.

A clear quote, in two business days

Send us your product, quantity and destination. You'll get sourcing options, indicative pricing and a clear timeline — broken out line by line, never lumped into one number you can't question.