There are various channels for importing commodity agents to get goods. Firstly, you can directly contact foreign suppliers. This way, you can get the first-hand sources of goods and reduce the costs of intermediate links. You can get to know suppliers by participating in international exhibitions, such as the Canton Fair and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Exhibition, and you can also communicate with them by using B2B platforms such as Alibaba International Station. However, when directly cooperating with foreign suppliers, you need to have certain foreign trade knowledge and handle transportation, customs declaration and other matters well.
Secondly, you can find large domestic importing traders, such as Zhongshitong. They have a mature supply chain system, rich product varieties, and can also provide supporting services such as logistics and customs clearance, which are relatively friendly to novice agents.
Furthermore, you can go to the wholesale markets of importing commodities, such as the markets in Guangzhou and Shanghai. You can directly select commodities, but you need to pay attention to distinguishing the quality of products and the qualifications of suppliers.
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David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
There are various channels for importing commodity agents to get goods. Firstly, you can directly contact foreign suppliers. This way, you can get the first-hand sources of goods and reduce the costs of intermediate links. You can get to know suppliers by participating in international exhibitions, such as the Canton Fair and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Exhibition, and you can also communicate with them by using B2B platforms such as Alibaba International Station. However, when directly cooperating with foreign suppliers, you need to have certain foreign trade knowledge and handle transportation, customs declaration and other matters well.
Secondly, you can find large domestic importing traders, such as Zhongshitong. They have a mature supply chain system, rich product varieties, and can also provide supporting services such as logistics and customs clearance, which are relatively friendly to novice agents.
Furthermore, you can go to the wholesale markets of importing commodities, such as the markets in Guangzhou and Shanghai. You can directly select commodities, but you need to pay attention to distinguishing the quality of products and the qualifications of suppliers.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Some online wholesale platforms for importing commodities are also channels for getting goods, such as 1688. Some merchants on it have sources of importing commodities. However, you need to carefully check the store's reputation and reviews to prevent getting fake goods.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
You can also participate in various import commodity trade fairs. At the fairs, you can contact numerous suppliers, directly understand the product situation, communicate with suppliers face to face, compare different products and prices, and find suitable sources of goods.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
It's also good to be introduced through industry connections. By communicating with each other among peers, you can obtain some reliable supplier information, and the credibility of this way is relatively high.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Some cross-border e-commerce platforms allow merchants to purchase goods in small batches, such as Amazon and AliExpress. You can first test the sales with a small quantity of goods from here to reduce risks.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The official websites of some foreign brands support small-batch direct mailing. You can directly place an order and get the goods on the official website, but the freight cost may be relatively high.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The local import and export chambers of commerce can sometimes also provide some supplier resources. You can join the chamber of commerce and find suitable channels for getting goods with the help of their channels.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
On social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, you can search for relevant groups, establish connections with foreign suppliers or traders, and get opportunities to get goods.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Some domestic bonded areas have import commodity exhibition and trading centers. You can find suppliers here to get goods, and the goods in the bonded areas have advantages in terms of taxes and fees.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The channels of customs auctions. However, such opportunities are relatively rare, and you need to pay attention to the relevant information of the customs. There is a certain element of luck.