Sourcing Guides
Practical guides on China sourcing, compliance and import logistics — published because each one contains substantive, useful information, not to hit a page-count target.
7 sourcing guides.
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, Incoterms and 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 — plus common budgeting mistakes.
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.