{"id":1000795,"date":"2026-10-05T02:40:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T02:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/?p=1000795"},"modified":"2026-10-05T02:40:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T02:40:46","slug":"china-sourcing-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/tr\/blog\/china-sourcing-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c7in&#039;den tedarik gezisi nas\u0131l planlan\u0131r: \u0130lk kez al\u0131m yapacaklar i\u00e7in pratik rehber"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Illustrations are conceptual and do not depict a verified supplier.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Start planning a China sourcing trip with the product you want to buy and the questions you need answered. Write a brief, screen suppliers remotely, and confirm appointments before choosing the route. Use the visit to investigate production and compare proposals. Then put the agreed requirements in writing and assess samples and a trial order before committing to more stock.<\/p>\n<p>For a retailer, wholesaler, or small importer making a first trip, the useful outcome is a purchasing decision you can explain. The worksheets below help you record the requirements, costs, and supplier evidence behind it, including the questions still open when you return home.<\/p>\n<h2>Is a China sourcing trip worth it for your business?<\/h2>\n<p>Consider traveling when something you can learn on site could change the buying decision. Perhaps two samples look similar in photos but need a closer examination. Or your custom design raises a production question that the sales contact has not resolved.<\/p>\n<p>Before committing to the trip, answer these questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Which product or category am I sourcing, and what quantities can I realistically buy?<\/li>\n<li>What remains uncertain after quotations, video calls, and initial samples?<\/li>\n<li>What evidence could I collect in person to resolve that uncertainty?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you cannot answer the first question, start with product research. An open-ended trip can help you explore a market, but it needs a separate budget and objective from a trip intended to select a supplier.<\/p>\n<p>For a straightforward initial order, remote sourcing may give you enough evidence to proceed. You still need supplier checks and samples, with an inspection plan that covers the product&#8217;s main risks. If travel would use money needed for those checks or the trial order, do them first.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Your situation<\/th>\n<th>Sensible next step<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>A defined product, shortlisted suppliers, and unresolved production questions<\/td>\n<td>Plan focused meetings and visits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A category to explore, but no fixed product<\/td>\n<td>Set a market research objective and spending limit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No clear requirements or buying quantity<\/td>\n<td>Prepare the brief remotely first<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Adequate remote evidence for a small initial order<\/td>\n<td>Consider samples and a trial order before traveling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Treat promised factory savings cautiously. A manufacturer&#8217;s minimum order may exceed what you can sell, and the trip itself has a cost. Compare the actual proposals before assuming direct purchasing will be cheaper.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose your sourcing route before booking flights<\/h2>\n<p>Trade fairs, wholesale markets, and factory visits answer different questions. Choose the route according to the information you need, then group appointments around confirmed addresses.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Route<\/th>\n<th>Useful for<\/th>\n<th>What remains to verify<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Trade fair<\/td>\n<td>Comparing product ranges and meeting several potential suppliers<\/td>\n<td>Who will produce your order and on what terms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wholesale market<\/td>\n<td>Exploring assortments and discussing mixed-product purchasing<\/td>\n<td>Actual stock, customization options, production source, and reorder terms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled factory visit<\/td>\n<td>Reviewing a shortlisted supplier&#8217;s operations and discussing your specification<\/td>\n<td>Business identity, order capacity, quality controls, and outsourced work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-1000796\" src=\"https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-routes-comparison.webp\" alt=\"Trade fair, wholesale market, and factory visit compared by the information each sourcing route provides\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-routes-comparison.webp 1600w, https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-routes-comparison-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-routes-comparison-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-routes-comparison-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-routes-comparison-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-routes-comparison-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Check the address before adding a factory visit to the calendar. You may have been invited to a showroom. Ask where production happens, who will attend, and what you can see during the appointment. At a fair, use the conversation to identify suppliers worth checking further.<\/p>\n<p>For buyers exploring small consumer goods, the guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/blog\/china-yiwu-market\/\">sourcing products at Yiwu Market<\/a> explains that route in more detail. Ask sellers about each item&#8217;s order conditions rather than assuming everything on display is available in small quantities.<\/p>\n<h3>Canton Fair dates for autumn 2026<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofcom.gov.cn\/zwjg\/jmxw\/md\/art\/2026\/art_784ba2c67efa4c66b430a26ad084ade8.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ministry of Commerce notice for the 140th Canton Fair<\/a> lists these dates, checked on October 5, 2026:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Phase<\/th>\n<th>Dates<\/th>\n<th>Broad focus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Phase 1<\/td>\n<td>October 15\u201319, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Advanced manufacturing, including electronics, machinery, and hardware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Phase 2<\/td>\n<td>October 23\u201327, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Household goods, gifts, and home furnishings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Phase 3<\/td>\n<td>October 31\u2013November 4, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Textiles, fashion, toys, and other consumer categories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Check your exact category in the current official exhibition directory before choosing a phase. Leave time between appointments to travel and write up findings. Notes about a promising sample become less useful when you can no longer match them to the right supplier.<\/p>\n<h2>Prepare your product brief and supplier shortlist<\/h2>\n<p>A product brief is the written description suppliers use to quote, make samples, and plan production. Give every candidate the same version so you can compare their answers.<\/p>\n<h3>Write requirements suppliers can quote against<\/h3>\n<p>Use the following checklist as the basis of a one-page brief. Attach drawings, reference photos, or a longer specification where needed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Product name, intended use, and target customer<\/li>\n<li>Materials or grades, dimensions, tolerances, and required finish<\/li>\n<li>Color reference and artwork files for any branding<\/li>\n<li>Quantity per SKU, acceptable minimum order quantity (MOQ), and likely reorder needs<\/li>\n<li>Customization, tooling, and sample requirements<\/li>\n<li>Unit packaging, carton requirements, and labeling<\/li>\n<li>Destination market and applicable testing or documentation requirements to confirm<\/li>\n<li>Required arrival date and preferred delivery terms<\/li>\n<li>Specific checks for appearance, function, and packaging<\/li>\n<li>Brief version, date, and contact responsible for approvals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;High quality&#8221; gives a supplier little to quote against. For a lidded container, describe the fit or leak test you need, where relevant. For a color match, identify the reference and approval method. The requirement should be clear enough for another person to check.<\/p>\n<p>Mark unresolved requirements as open questions. Is the material mandatory, or are you asking the supplier to propose one? Settle that distinction before comparing prices. Separately, confirm the product&#8217;s compliance requirements for its destination market; appearance alone tells you little about them.<\/p>\n<h3>Confirm the shortlist before departure<\/h3>\n<p>The shortlist should contain suppliers willing to quote against your brief and explain their relevant manufacturing experience. Before arranging a visit, confirm the company name, contact, Chinese meeting address, and proposed agenda. Find out which processes are outsourced.<\/p>\n<p>A meeting agenda should identify the unresolved questions and records you want to see. Send it ahead. For tooling or inspection methods, the sales contact may need a production colleague in the room.<\/p>\n<p>Keep a backup contact and an offline copy of the brief. If an appointment changes, you should still know which decisions are waiting on that supplier.<\/p>\n<h2>Build a trip budget and decide what support you need<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of a China sourcing trip depends on your route, dates, meeting schedule, and support needs. Obtain quotes for the actual itinerary rather than using a single online estimate.<\/p>\n<p>Separate travel spending from the costs of validating a supplier and product:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Budget item<\/th>\n<th>Your estimate<\/th>\n<th>Confirm before committing<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Flights and entry arrangements<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>Dates, change terms, and entry requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Accommodation<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>Location relative to appointments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Local transport and mobile data<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>Intercity legs and local transfers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Interpreter or local coordination<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>Hours, travel, waiting time, and extra charges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fair registration or related arrangements<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>Current buyer requirements and any applicable fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Samples and courier delivery<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>Number of revisions and destination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Audit, inspection, or necessary testing<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>Provider scope and product requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Trial order and shipment<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>Specifications, delivery terms, and payment conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Contingency<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>Meeting changes and additional sample work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>An interpreter supports communication. A local coordinator may organize appointments and transport. A sourcing agent may also search for suppliers or coordinate samples, inspections, and orders. Confirm the services in writing because the title alone does not define the work.<\/p>\n<p>Payment arrangements deserve a direct question: who pays the provider, and does it receive supplier commissions? For technical assessment, check the assessor&#8217;s relevant skills and the questions its report will cover.<\/p>\n<p>Ask for specific deliverables, such as translated requirements and meeting notes, with deadlines and an owner for follow-up. Before the first appointment, decide who will record the answers. That task is easy to overlook when everyone is busy asking questions.<\/p>\n<h2>Prepare entry, connectivity, payments, and transport<\/h2>\n<h3>Check entry requirements for your passport<\/h3>\n<p>China&#8217;s entry rules depend on your passport, travel purpose, and itinerary. The <a href=\"https:\/\/cs.mfa.gov.cn\/lh\/lhqz_149493\/cjwd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-free FAQ<\/a> lists eligible nationalities and conditions. Checked on October 5, 2026, its unilateral 30-day list includes the UK, Canada, and Australia; it does not include the United States. Different arrangements may apply to other travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Confirm the applicable route before booking. Carry documents supporting the visit, such as supplier invitations, accommodation details, and return or onward travel. Visa-free eligibility remains subject to entry checks.<\/p>\n<h3>Arrange the tools you will use between meetings<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/english.www.gov.cn\/2025special\/bizexpatsinchina2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">official guide for business travelers in China<\/a> describes obtaining a local SIM at a carrier service outlet with a passport. Check device compatibility and your own carrier&#8217;s roaming terms beforehand. Save meeting details and key files offline, and agree a contact method with suppliers that both sides can use during the trip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/english.www.gov.cn\/news\/202404\/11\/content_WS6617c858c6d0868f4e8e5f4d.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Official payment guidance<\/a> covers mobile payments, bank cards, and cash. If you plan to use Alipay or WeChat Pay, check the international-card and identity requirements and complete the available setup steps before departure. Carry an alternative; acceptance varies by merchant and payment method.<\/p>\n<p>Everyday payment apps and supplier payment arrangements serve different purposes. Keep business payments tied to the verified contracting party and agreed order terms.<\/p>\n<p>Store each destination&#8217;s Chinese name and address, the supplier&#8217;s phone number, and the meeting time. Use the same passport details when required for bookings. Allow transport buffers so a delayed transfer does not force you to rush the questions that justified the visit.<\/p>\n<h2>What to verify during a factory visit<\/h2>\n<p>Keep three separate categories in your visit notes: observations, supplier statements, and independently checked facts. &#8220;We saw an assembly line&#8221; and &#8220;the supplier says it can make our order here&#8221; leave different questions to resolve.<\/p>\n<h3>Match the seller, payee, and production site<\/h3>\n<p>Write down the legal entity that will sign the order, the payment beneficiary, and the production site. If the names differ, establish the relationship and request supporting documents. A factory may use a related exporter, so the difference needs an explanation before you draw a conclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Use the guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/blog\/how-to-verify-alibaba-supplier\/\">verify a supplier before paying a deposit<\/a> for a fuller review of company identity and transaction details. Seeing a workshop does not by itself connect that workshop to your seller or bank beneficiary.<\/p>\n<h3>Review production and quality controls<\/h3>\n<p>Start with a product comparable to yours and follow its production process. Which operations happen here, and which happen elsewhere? Who checks the outsourced work? Have staff explain how they would measure a relevant dimension or test a function in your brief.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Question to resolve<\/th>\n<th>Evidence to request or observe<\/th>\n<th>What it does not establish<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Can the site perform the required process?<\/td>\n<td>Relevant equipment, current work, and a process explanation<\/td>\n<td>That your order has a reserved production slot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Can it meet the proposed schedule?<\/td>\n<td>Planning assumptions, material availability, and current commitments<\/td>\n<td>A guaranteed shipment date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>How are requirements checked?<\/td>\n<td>Inspection methods, applicable records, and measuring equipment<\/td>\n<td>That all future units will meet requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Who handles outsourced work?<\/td>\n<td>Process responsibilities and supplier controls<\/td>\n<td>The condition of an unvisited subcontractor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>What happens after a defect is found?<\/td>\n<td>Examples of issue records and corrective action<\/td>\n<td>How an unresolved future dispute will end<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Use a product-specific quality control checklist to discuss the characteristics you will inspect, including packaging. Ask permission before taking photos. Keep evidence tied to the supplier, site, and visit date, and record any documents the supplier could not provide.<\/p>\n<p>Ask how the proposed production date was calculated. Which materials are available? What work is already scheduled? A machine count cannot answer those questions. The supplier needs to explain where your order fits into its current commitments.<\/p>\n<h3>Decide whether a professional audit is needed<\/h3>\n<p>An ordinary visit and a scoped factory audit are different activities. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qima.com\/consumer-products\/manufacturing-audit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">QIMA&#8217;s manufacturing audit description<\/a> covers facilities, manufacturing capability, and quality management systems. Consider that kind of assessment when the order&#8217;s risk calls for expertise or evidence beyond your own visit.<\/p>\n<p>Tell the audit provider what you need to establish before booking it. A production-capability report may leave a separate safety or compliance question unanswered. Give each remaining gap an owner and a next action before moving ahead with the order.<\/p>\n<h2>Compare suppliers on more than unit price<\/h2>\n<p>Compare quotations only after checking that they cover the same product version, quantity, and delivery conditions. A lower price may reflect a different material, simpler packaging, or excluded tooling.<\/p>\n<p>Use one table per SKU. Leave unknown fields marked &#8220;Unconfirmed&#8221; until the supplier answers.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Comparison field<\/th>\n<th>Supplier A<\/th>\n<th>Supplier B<\/th>\n<th>Supplier C<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Brief version and material<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quantity, MOQ, and price basis<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Packaging included<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tooling and sample charges<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delivery term and named place<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lead time and starting conditions<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quality checks and correction responsibility<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Outsourced processes<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Payment conditions and payee checked<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open questions and evidence needed<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<td>______<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Ask when the lead time begins: after deposit, sample approval, material receipt, or another agreed event. Keep the arrival deadline separate from the production completion date. Include transport and other applicable costs when assessing the total purchasing cost.<\/p>\n<p>A factory, trading company, and sourcing agent can suit different orders. A manufacturer may fit a concentrated order with stable specifications. A trading company may help with smaller quantities or a mixed assortment. An agent&#8217;s value depends on the tasks it performs and the visibility you retain over suppliers and charges.<\/p>\n<p>Compare the proposal and the responsibilities each supplier will accept. Pay attention to how it handles a difficult technical question or a requested change. If the answer affects your order, get it in writing.<\/p>\n<h2>Turn supplier meetings into samples and a trial order<\/h2>\n<h3>Confirm the meeting record<\/h3>\n<p>Send each shortlisted supplier a concise follow-up with the product version discussed, quotation assumptions, unanswered questions, and next actions. Name the person responsible for each action and agree when the answer is due.<\/p>\n<p>A reusable subject-line format is &#8220;[Product]: specification [revision] and sample questions.&#8221; Keep approvals in a shared written record even if day-to-day messages happen in a chat app.<\/p>\n<h3>Approve a sample relevant to production<\/h3>\n<p>Check the sample against the brief. Record its identifier, the specification version, photos, findings, and required revisions. Establish whether the sample uses the intended materials, tooling, and production process.<\/p>\n<p>A stock sample can show a supplier&#8217;s existing work. It may leave your customization or final packaging untested. Ask what will change in production and require approval for substitutions. For more on the link between sample approval and production, see <a href=\"https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/blog\/why-is-my-alibaba-bulk-order-different-from-the-sample\/\">how to keep sample quality consistent in bulk production<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The person inspecting the goods needs access to the agreed reference sample or a sufficiently detailed approval record. Settle production details before the order starts, so the inspector and supplier work from the same requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Set trial-order checks and the shipping handoff<\/h3>\n<p>A trial order is an initial production order used to assess whether the supplier can execute the agreed requirements. Decide its size according to MOQ, product risk, and the money you can commit; there is no useful universal quantity.<\/p>\n<p>Agree the inspection scope, defect criteria, correction responsibilities, and payment milestones before placing it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qima.com\/consumer-products\/product-inspections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">QIMA&#8217;s product inspection guidance<\/a> describes checking goods against specifications, including quantity, workmanship, function, and packaging. A sampled inspection reports on its agreed scope; it does not prove every unit is defect-free.<\/p>\n<p>If an inspection finds a problem, document the correction and arrange a recheck where needed. Confirm that the order meets the shipping-release conditions you agreed; failed goods should not move straight to shipment. Before handoff, check quantities, labels, carton details, and the documents needed for that shipment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-1000797\" src=\"https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-samples-trial-order-workflow.webp\" alt=\"Supplier meeting, written specifications, sample approval, trial order, inspection, and shipping handoff, with a correction loop\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-samples-trial-order-workflow.webp 1600w, https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-samples-trial-order-workflow-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-samples-trial-order-workflow-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-samples-trial-order-workflow-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-samples-trial-order-workflow-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/china-sourcing-samples-trial-order-workflow-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Review the trial after the goods arrive. Compare them with the approved requirements and record how the supplier handled any changes or problems. Decide on the next order using those findings, rather than the impression left by the visit.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>Do I need to visit China before placing my first order?<\/h3>\n<p>No. A first order can start remotely with supplier checks, clear specifications, samples, and appropriate inspection. Visit when the information you can collect in person is likely to affect the decision enough to justify the expense.<\/p>\n<h3>How many days should I allow for a sourcing trip?<\/h3>\n<p>Build the schedule around confirmed meetings, travel between actual addresses, and the relevant fair phase. Add time to compare notes and handle changes. The number of cities on a wish list is a poor way to estimate trip length.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need a sourcing agent or an interpreter?<\/h3>\n<p>Choose according to the work. An interpreter helps with communication; an agent may handle sourcing and order coordination. Ask for a written scope and clarify fees and commissions. If you need technical assessment, verify that capability separately.<\/p>\n<h3>Can a factory visit replace a product inspection?<\/h3>\n<p>No. A visit reviews a site and its operations at that time. Product inspection assesses actual goods against agreed requirements. Even a professional factory audit leaves separate questions about a specific shipment.<\/p>\n<h3>Should I pay a deposit during the visit?<\/h3>\n<p>Only when you have completed the checks and agreements needed for that order. Verify the contracting party and payee, settle specifications and payment conditions, and resolve any sample approval requirements. Being physically present is not a reason to accelerate payment.<\/p>\n<h2>Your next step<\/h2>\n<p>Review the proposed itinerary against your brief. Can you name the buying decision each meeting will help you make? Confirm the appointments that answer those questions, then book the route and arrange the support you need.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help with supplier sourcing, sample coordination, quality checks, or the shipping handoff, review <a href=\"https:\/\/fulfillbot.com\/china-sourcing\/\">Fulfillbot&#8217;s supplier sourcing and order coordination services<\/a>. 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