Sourcing Guides
Practical guides on China sourcing, compliance and import logistics — what to check before committing to a supplier, and where the real cost and risk usually sit.
19 sourcing guides and tools.
China Electronics Sourcing: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to sourcing consumer and kids electronics from China — what to check before committing, and common mistakes to avoid.
OEM vs. ODM: What the Difference Means for a Buyer
A clear explanation of OEM vs ODM manufacturing for buyers sourcing from China, and how to ask a supplier the right question.
China Sourcing Glossary: MOQ, OEM, ODM & More
Real definitions for the sourcing terms that come up most in China product sourcing — MOQ, OEM, ODM, private label, white label, tooling, QC, EXW, FOB and CIF.
China Landed Cost: A Practical Checklist
The 7 real cost components of landed cost when importing from China — product cost, tooling, inspection, freight, duty, VAT and agent fees.
Supplier Verification Checklist
What to confirm about a Chinese factory before committing to production and before goods ship — LYBAM's real, project-based verification and QC checklist.
Toy Safety & Certification Guide
How toy safety requirements differ across the US (CPC), EU (EN 71) and UK (CE/UKCA) — general regulatory education for buyers sourcing children's products from China.
UK Import Guide: Duty, VAT and the Import Process
The step-by-step process for importing from China into the UK post-Brexit — EORI, commodity codes, customs value, duty and VAT — plus common mistakes.
China MOQ Explained: Why Factories Set Them and How to Negotiate
China MOQ negotiation explained by importers: why factories set minimums, which levers lower them, and how to structure a first order and pilot run.
Verify a Chinese Supplier Before Paying: Payment-Safety Checks
Verify a Chinese supplier before payment: registry checks, matching the bank account to the contracting company, deposit and balance, escrow and L/Cs.
Import Duty and VAT on China Imports: UK, EU and Israel Compared
How import duty and VAT are calculated on goods from China into the UK, the EU and Israel: customs value, commodity code, VAT base and official sources.
Importing Electronics from China to Israel: Approvals and Standards
Importing electronics from China to Israel: Ministry of Communications approval, Israeli standards, battery rules and VAT, as of 2026-10-16.
How to Import from China to Israel: Customs, VAT and Standards
How to import from China to Israel: customs agent, duty, VAT, standards and approvals, with official gov.il sources checked on 2026-10-16.
Importing Toys from China to Israel: Standards, Testing and Labelling
Import toys from China to Israel: how SI 562 applies, which routes and documents the importer needs and how to check a test report. As of 2026-10-16.
How to Import Toys from China to the UK: GB and NI Checklist
UK importer checklist for toys from China: Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, CE or UKCA for Great Britain, Northern Ireland, documents, labels, customs.
Sourcing an OEM Android Tablet from China: Specs, Approvals, Samples
OEM Android tablet from China: what to specify, which EU, UK, US and Israel documents to ask for, UN 38.3 battery rules and a sample-approval checklist.
How to Prepare an RFQ a Chinese Factory Can Quote (Template)
RFQ template for China factories: the fields that make quotes comparable, a copy-paste product brief, a quote comparison sheet and common brief mistakes.
Sourcing Agent vs Buying Agent vs Trading Company vs Factory-Direct
Sourcing agent, buying agent, trading company or factory-direct? Who holds the contract, how each is paid, the risks, and how to choose and test a partner.
How to Check a Toy Test Report from China: EN 71, ASTM F963, CPC
How to read a toy test report from a Chinese supplier: EN 71 parts, ASTM F963, CPC and declarations of conformity, six checks and red flags.
China landed cost calculator: your real cost per unit
Free landed cost calculator for goods from China: quoted unit price, freight, insurance, duty, VAT and local costs rolled into one cost per unit.