{"id":42812,"date":"2025-02-28T02:52:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T02:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/?p=42812"},"modified":"2025-03-03T03:06:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T03:06:46","slug":"sourcing-from-china-to-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/insights\/importing-from-china\/sourcing-from-china-to-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Product sourcing from China to New Zealand: How to start?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"42812\" class=\"elementor elementor-42812\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-732cafa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"732cafa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f682f07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f682f07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><a class=\"x-crumbs-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/\">Home<\/a>\u00a0 &gt;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/insights\/\">Grow your Business\u00a0<\/a> &gt;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/insights\/importing-from-china\/\">Importing from China<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15483ce0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"15483ce0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75b6a03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75b6a03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Product sourcing from China to New Zealand: How to start?\n<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b628008 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b628008\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Last updated: 28 February 2025<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fb81fbb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fb81fbb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-525e5a66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"525e5a66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With imports from China growing at an impressive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nzchinacouncil.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Importing-from-China.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.7% annually<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the past decade, more Kiwi businesses are wanting to source products from China than ever before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45a59cb5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"45a59cb5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4e31e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f4e31e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/02\/20250228023820603-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-42813\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/02\/20250228023820603-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/02\/20250228023820603-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/02\/20250228023820603-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/02\/20250228023820603-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/02\/20250228023820603-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/02\/20250228023820603-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c92b81a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c92b81a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73cab0d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73cab0d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are an established importer or just starting your journey of sourcing from China to NZ, understanding the actual costs and processes can make or break your bottom line. From factory selection to freight forwarding, navigating the complexities involves more than just placing a bulk order.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s cut through the confusion and break down what it takes to build a profitable supply chain from China to New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64cb6670 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"64cb6670\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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.elementor-toc__list-item-text.elementor-item-active{color:var(--item-text-active-color);-webkit-text-decoration:var(--item-text-active-decoration);text-decoration:var(--item-text-active-decoration)}ol.elementor-toc__list-wrapper{counter-reset:item}ol.elementor-toc__list-wrapper .elementor-toc__list-item{counter-increment:item}ol.elementor-toc__list-wrapper .elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper:before{content:counters(item,\".\") \". \"}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__64cb6670\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__64cb6670\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__64cb6670\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d7ec49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71d7ec49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finding the right sourcing partner: Your options for importing from China to NZ<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ee9b64c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ee9b64c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For companies that import from China, choosing the right sourcing partner is crucial to business success. Let&#8217;s explore four main options when buying wholesale from China for your New Zealand market.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff401f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff401f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Wholesalers<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fca99d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fca99d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wholesalers provide faster access to products since they maintain ready inventory in their warehouses, unlike factories that start production after orders. Platforms like <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/alibaba.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alibaba<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/1688.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1688<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aliexpress.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AliExpress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can connect you directly with wholesalers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you buy wholesale from China, you&#8217;ll find varying minimum order quantities (MOQs). Some wholesalers require larger MOQs to maintain competitive pricing, while others may have no MOQ requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30f692c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30f692c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Factories and manufacturers<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fece1dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fece1dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factories and manufacturers present the highest profit potential but require due diligence. Since products are made to order, this sourcing method typically involves longer lead times but offers customization advantages and better pricing at scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on manufacturers with ISO certifications and export licenses who have experience shipping to New Zealand. Consider implementing quality control measures throughout the manufacturing process, from initial samples to pre-shipment inspections, to ensure products meet your standards.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8449f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8449f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Brand owners<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2549745 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2549745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand owners, particularly those with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) capabilities, offer a sweet spot between quality and customization. They often maintain robust quality control systems and understand export requirements. Many established Chinese brands now offer white-labeling services, allowing you to build your brand while leveraging their manufacturing expertise.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60aee5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60aee5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Sourcing agents or virtual factories<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cc368c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cc368c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sourcing agents are professionals or companies that represent your interests in China, managing supplier relationships and overseeing production processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas, virtual factories are businesses that coordinate with multiple specialised manufacturers to produce your products without owning physical factory space. These intermediaries can be valuable partners when dealing with technical products or complex supply chains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good sourcing partner should have experience in your product category and provide verifiable references from past clients. The right sourcing agent or virtual factory can help with price negotiations, quality control management, and ongoing supplier communications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5262d018 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5262d018\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Navigating your first import: A step-by-step guide to sourcing from China to NZ<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c54f634 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c54f634\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re ready to import items from China, following a systematic approach can help avoid costly mistakes. Consider opening a dedicated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business bank account in New Zealand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to manage your import-related transactions seamlessly. This helps separate personal and business finances, providing clarity and ease in financial tracking.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s your roadmap to successful sourcing from China to New Zealand:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9c6a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d9c6a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Research and identify potential suppliers<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb10ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cb10ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define detailed product specifications and target price points based on NZ market research. Consider platforms like Alibaba, AliExpress, and 1688.coms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on suppliers with AS\/NZS certifications and New Zealand shipping experience. Use HS codes for precise supplier matching, and shortlist those offering flexible MOQs for initial orders.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that while you are vetting suppliers, they are also vetting you. Having an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NZBN (New Zealand Business Number) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can make your business appear more professional when negotiating with suppliers, as it demonstrates you are a legitimate and registered entity in New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98419b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98419b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Conduct thorough supplier due diligence<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d71385f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d71385f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond basic verification, dive deep into your supplier&#8217;s legitimacy. Request their mainland Chinese business license, tax registration, and export license. Check their bank account details match their business name &#8211; a crucial red flag check. Review their test reports, especially for regulated products, and ask for Quality Manuals if they claim ISO certification. For large orders, consider an on-site audit by third-party inspection companies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86a0e11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86a0e11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Master the art of price negotiation<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9361e22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9361e22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get quotes from multiple suppliers and understand their pricing structures. Factor in tooling costs, sampling fees, and volume discounts. Remember to clarify payment terms (T\/T, L\/C) and warranty conditions upfront.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e24cf08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e24cf08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Partner with a reliable logistics provider<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a93a46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a93a46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research freight forwarders experienced in sourcing from China to NZ routes. Compare rates between carriers, understanding Incoterms and delivery timeframes. Consider consolidated shipping for smaller orders.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7533f6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7533f6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Build and nurture supplier relationships<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3245d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3245d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain clear communication channels, using WeChat for daily interactions. Set realistic expectations and timelines. Consider annual supplier visits or virtual meetings to strengthen partnerships and discuss improvements.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a64d5b8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a64d5b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f79efc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"3f79efc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"40817\" class=\"elementor elementor-40817\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-186662f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"186662f1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2575568 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2575568\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45f05236 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45f05236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Open a World Account for free<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f37d2fa elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f37d2fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Open 15+ local currency accounts and get paid like a local<\/li><li>Pay suppliers, partners and staff worldwide in 100+ currencies<\/li><li>Collect payments for free from 130+ marketplaces and payment gateways, including Amazon, Etsy, PayPal and Shopify<\/li><li>Save with competitive exchange rates on currency conversions and transfers<\/li><li>Lock in exchange rates for up to 24 months for cash flow certainty<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18598aa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"18598aa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/portal.worldfirst.com\/register?region=NZ&#038;lang=en-GB\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get started<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dc74152 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6dc74152\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a95b28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12a95b28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the right shipping method: From China to your NZ warehouse<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7100ab49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7100ab49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When importing from China, selecting the right shipping method can significantly impact your profit margins. Here&#8217;s what you need to consider for each option:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Air freight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shines when speed is crucial, typically delivering to major NZ airports within a few days. Big air freight brands like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/en-au\/shipping\/services\/international-economy-freight.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FedEx<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> claim to deliver within 3-5 business days to major markets. While it&#8217;s the most expensive option, it&#8217;s ideal for high-value, lightweight products or urgent shipments. Consider this for electronics, fashion items, or seasonal products needing quick market entry.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Sea freight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers the most cost-effective solution for bulk shipments, though transit times range from 20-30 days from major Chinese ports to NZ. Choose between:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Full Container Load (FCL):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ideal for shipments filling a 20&#8242; or 40&#8242; container<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less than Container Load (LCL):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Perfect for smaller shipments, sharing container space<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also consider freight forwarders who act as your logistics partners, managing the entire shipping process. They handle customs clearance and documentation and can often negotiate better rates through established carrier relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26dea21a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26dea21a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Essential tips: Your guide to smart sourcing from China to NZ<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b5605f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b5605f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When sourcing products for the New Zealand market, following these proven tips can help minimise risks and maximise success:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdd352d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdd352d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Find suppliers from reliable sources<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eab6c80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3eab6c80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful importers know the value of diversifying their supplier search. Start by leveraging verified supplier directories that require strict verification processes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/insights\/importing-from-china\/canton-trade-fair\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canton Fair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, China&#8217;s largest trade fair, offers valuable opportunities to meet manufacturers face-to-face and evaluate their capabilities directly. Beyond trade fairs, industry-specific platforms often yield better results than general marketplaces.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider suppliers actively participating in major trade shows, often indicating an established business with export experience. Most importantly, seek testimonials from other New Zealand importers who can provide insights into their experiences with specific suppliers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d65eb6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d65eb6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Request product samples<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-473c12f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"473c12f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sample evaluation is perhaps the most critical step in your sourcing journey. Instead of rushing to bulk orders, invest time in thorough sample analysis. Request samples from multiple suppliers to benchmark quality standards and pricing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For customised products, always request both standard and customised samples to understand the factory&#8217;s capabilities. Use this phase to verify compliance with New Zealand standards, particularly for regulated products. When testing samples, simulate real-world usage conditions and involve potential customers in the evaluation process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve selected a supplier, always request a production sample before full payment of bulk orders. This serves as your quality control benchmark and helps prevent any miscommunication about specifications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5a3e07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b5a3e07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Evaluate factories<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5279ce4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5279ce4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factory evaluation extends far beyond a simple capability check. In today&#8217;s digital age, leverage video technology for virtual factory tours, but pay attention to specific details. Assess the factory&#8217;s production line setup, cleanliness standards, and worker conditions. Review their quality control processes at each production stage, from raw material inspection to finished product testing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding their production capacity is crucial &#8211; look at their current client load and peak season handling capabilities. Many factories subcontract during busy periods, which can affect quality consistency. If you&#8217;re planning custom products, evaluate their R&amp;D department and prototype development capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><i>Quick tip:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don&#8217;t forget to check their waste management and environmental compliance\u2013factors increasingly important for New Zealand importers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a9ff7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48a9ff7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Check supplier\u2019s background<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17003f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17003f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background verification in China requires a multi-layered approach. Start with the basics\u2013verify their business registration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request their export license and verify its authenticity through local commerce departments. Analyse their financial stability by reviewing registered capital and years in business. The most telling verification often comes from customer references. Prioritise feedback from New Zealand or Australian clients who face similar importing challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look beyond just positive reviews; understanding how suppliers handle problems often reveals more about their reliability than their successes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f4f09d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f4f09d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Send money to business accounts only<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e8b675 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e8b675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial security in international trade demands strict protocols. When dealing with Chinese suppliers, ensure they have a business bank account matching their registered company name.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For initial orders, structure your payments to minimise risk &#8211; typically a 30% deposit with the remaining 70% due before shipment. Consider using Letter of Credit (L\/C) for large orders over $50,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foreign currency accounts in NZ<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to hold balances in CNY, USD, or other currencies, minimizing the impact of exchange rate fluctuations when paying suppliers in China.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Quick tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Always document transactions meticulously and be wary of sudden bank detail changes or unusual payment requests.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66fb0e70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66fb0e70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Partner with a sourcing agent<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1585d9e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1585d9e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A qualified sourcing agent is your eyes and ears in China. Beyond just supplier identification, they provide crucial cultural and linguistic bridges that can make or break deals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good agents maintain networks of reliable manufacturers across different industries, often accessing better pricing through established relationships. They handle critical tasks like production monitoring, quality inspections, and shipment coordination. More importantly, they understand Chinese manufacturing practices and New Zealand import requirements, helping ensure compliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While their services add to your costs, they can save money in the long run by preventing costly mistakes, negotiating better terms, and ensuring quality standards are met.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9523e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9523e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take your business global with WorldFirst<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ee6b0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ee6b0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sourcing products from China can be helpful for many fast-growing Kiwi businesses. 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He began his career at a large institutional bank and has since worked across startups and scaleups. 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