How To Get Products To Import From China To France

How to Get Products to Import from China to France

 

Getting products from China when in France sometimes may be very challenging.

First, you may not get genuine manufacturers to deal with.

Also, you may not be well versed with where to source for the right product.

Knowing where the product can be sourced will help in planning for the shipping costs to be incurred.

YiWu Trade City

Once the location in China is known, the nearest port or airport can be used.

Apart from knowing the products one can be able to import, it is also important to know the safest means of sourcing the product.

Best sourcing practices are necessary since the buyer may not have to travel from France to China.

Product imports from China to France

Importing products from China to France requires a lot of knowledge on where to source for such a particular commodity.

Global imports by France – Photo courtesy: BRIDGAT

You need to deal with a reputable supplier and manufacturer who know how to control quality.

Commonly imported products from China to France with their sourced locations in China may include:

i. Construction machinery in Shanghai

ii. Electronics from Shenzen

iii. Metals such as aluminum in Beijing

iv. Medical equipment in TsimShaTsui

v. Automobiles from Guangzhou, Changping, Beijing and Chongqing

vi. Clothing's from China town, Hong Kong

vii. Iron and steel in Anhui and Shanxi

viii. Copper in Linfen, Yuncheng and Shanxi

ix. Organic chemicals from Chengdu Shi and Sichuan Sheng

x. Paper products from Sichuan and Guanxi

xi. Machine spares from Suzhou Shi and Shanxi

xii. Plastics from Guangzhou, HuairouQu, Wan Chai, Tianjin, Foshan Shi and Wanchai

xiii. Hats and hand bags from Dongguan Shi

xiv. Shoes, Wulanchabu Shi, Dezhou Shi

xv. Children clothing in TsimShaTsui

xvi. Furniture from Heze Shi

Of course, you can get these products from other cities in China too.

Here is exactly what I want you to understand.

Once the product location is identified, a process of getting the genuine product is initiated.

Several ways can be used to get the genuine product.

Some of the three most advisable ways may include:

1. Source via Email, Web Search and Phone

This may sound risky but it works so long as precautions are taken care of.

You can follow these simple steps:

a) Research for the Best Supplier

Using reputable platforms such as Global Sources, Alibaba, Made in China, etc.

Then go ahead and identify a product you need.

Alibaba

Once you get a range of agencies offering your product need/requirement, further narrow down to the top 3 most potential ones.

b) Get the Samples

With the 3 chosen suppliers, get the samples from them and make conclusive comparisons after evaluation.

This means that the supplier has to ship the samples to your place.

Ensure that the 3 suppliers send the samples at the same time to give time for comparison.

c) Modification In Case there is Need

If the products need some modification, give the details to the supplier chosen to do the final modification.

d) Go Ahead and Order the Final Samples

Out of the modification by the supplier, go ahead and order the final samples after verification that it is done as per the requirements.

This can be used for batch manufacturing.

e) Final Sample Approval and Purchase Order

One contented with the final product, a purchase order can be issued to the supplier.

Normally, 30% will be paid upfront to the supplier and the remaining 70% is cleared once the bill of lading is released.

f) Shipping of the Good

Once all the above processes are done, the client now chooses the best freight forwarder to ship the product from China to France.

Although this method seems to be the simplest and easy way to source for the goods.

It is also faced with a number of challenges which may include:

· There can be Communication Barrier

During discussion of more sophisticated products, there may be misunderstanding between the two about the real requirement.

In such a case, the translation may distort completely what one means and the samples may not reflect the requirement.

· Lack of Trust

Having phone or email correspondences may not give a true picture of whether you are dealing with the factory agent or not.

· Compromised Quality during Batch Production

The final samples may sometimes differ from the final batch produced products.

It is vital to insist on quality in this case.

2. Use of the Sourcing Agent to Inspect Every Steps Proposed

The agent is used and will follow every step in the production of the product.

 

The steps involve:

a) Pre- Manufacture Inspection

This takes place before the manufacturing process starts.

All the components and materials to be used are inspected for the desired quality.

Once the standards are met, manufacturing can take place.

b) Manufacturing/Production Inspection

This is done during the manufacturing/production process to ensure errors and defects are eliminated.

Once 10 – 20% is produced, random checks are done.

In this case, the packed products will be free from defects and errors.

By this, the imported package will meet the standard of the client, although this comes with an additional cost.

c) Inspection before Shipping

Once all the products have been manufactured, the inspection is done to ensure the packaging of defect free products.

This will ensure only the products meeting the required standards are loaded into the cargo plane or ship.

The beauty of this system is that the importer takes the responsibility to source for the supplier.

The sourcing agent will only ensure that the factory in question is in existence and any produced product leaving the manufacturer is of the required standard.

3. Hiring a Sourcing Agent or Specialized Sourcing Company

When a competent sourcing agent is chosen, sourcing the right product remotely will be the best way.

China sourcing agent

They will only need the product specifications.

After which, they will ensure the type of the product they source for you is to the expectations.

It also proves to be the most reliable way to source for products in China without having to travel there.

This method prevents the possibility of the supplier cheating on the buyer.

It is the most recommended method, though it comes with an additional sourcing cost.