Hire a third-party agency (like QIMA) to check goods before they ship.

Massive cost savings, high scalability, and huge product variety.

To help you find the or calculate landed costs , could you tell me: The specific product you want to source? Your target budget or quantity ? Your shipping destination ?

Check company age, transaction history, and "Trade Assurance" status.

Understand shipping terms like FOB (Free on Board) or DDP (Delivered Duty Paid).

Discuss "MOQ" (Minimum Order Quantity) and unit price early.

Alibaba’s domestic site; lower prices but requires a buying agent.

🚀 Look for "Gold Suppliers" with at least 3+ years of history to minimize risk.