The Ultimate China Sourcing Dictionary

Did You Know?

• 1

  Many buyers confuse FOB and CIF--CIF includes insurance and freight to the destination port, while FOB only covers goods loaded onto the vessel.

• 2

  Suppliers often quote lower MOQs to first-time buyers. Always negotiate--a 50% reduction is often possible for the right order volume.

• 3

  AQL 2.5 is the industry standard, but for electronics and children's products, consider tightening to AQL 1.0 for critical defects.

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