Importing from China

Import tax, also known as customs duty, is a tax levied by the government on goods imported into the country. They are calculated as a percentage of the value of the goods…

Ethical manufacturing puts the environment, workers and consumers first. It gives consumers peace of mind knowing that the products they are buying have been made ethically and sustainably. For businesses, it can…

About German Sourcing Agencies A German sourcing agency works outside your company and finds you the best manufacturer or supplier for the products you need. There is no need to hire a…

In recent years, there have been many challenges in sourcing products from China to the UK, Lithuania, Germany, Italy, France and other EU countries. Due to the past pandemic, many companies have…

The Effects of Exchange Rates on China Imports A factor that is often overlooked in trade between China and the European Community or the United Kingdom is the value of the yuan…

Businesses come in all sizes and therefore a sourcing strategy can not be defined that will fit everyone. Secondly there may be different economic factors depending on the country you live in…

China Sourcing Agents negotiate prices with factories, arrange freight and schedule deliveries. This is just a small part of what the sourcing agent does for you. An experienced sourcing agent in China…

Switzerland has many trading partners. Germany provides about one-fourth of its imports. Other countries providing imports include China, France, Italy, United States and the UK. The exports of China to Switzerland have…

In Europe we are now slowly preparing for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Many manufacturers in Germany, Austria, Italy, France and other countries will be closed from December 24th to January…

The UK withdrew its membership from the European Union on 1st January, 2021. With this the United Kingdom is now able to run its own trade policy, which opens the door for…