2026-09-15
Choosing a China sourcing agent is the single most important decision you'll make before importing. A good agent saves you 5–15% on landed cost and months of trial and error. A bad one costs you your entire first order.
Any agent that says "0% service fee" is hiding the markup inside your unit price. Legitimate agents charge a flat, published commission — typically 5–8% — and will show you the factory invoice on request. If they won't itemize, walk away.
Factory MOQs are negotiable, especially for small wholesalers. A good agent will fight for a 200-unit test order where others demand 1,000. Amazon FBA sourcing specialists understand small-batch validation better than generalists.
Pre-shipment inspection isn't optional. The factories that skip QC are the ones you read about on Reddit. Insist on photo and video reports against AQL standards before your money leaves.
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