Quoting from [JamesS]:

Quoting from [Mattew kai]:

I want to export something to Uk from china.

I am deal with the outdoor furniture,I donot whether this product has a market or not in Uk.

does Uk people like to be lesure life in outdoor?

beside this products,can any one can introduce what products will be more suitable in UK.

Your valuable view point will be appreciated.

 

TKS

 

UK outdoor furnature sales will be seasonal. Good summer means lots of bbq's and outdoor furniture so you will see good sales. But once the sun has gone you will get hardly any.

I think many suppliers that export their products do forget this important point about the time to sell these products best, you really need to understand the country where you export too, the weather will change and some countries get more sun or more rain than others. And you need to think hard about the products, like umbrellas, we know these do well in UK, as we have lot's of rain, but alos sell well in China too, and some people would think WHY!, well first point is in China there is a lot of rain too but not like UK, the other point is the Chinese would use the umbrella in the bright sun, unlike us in UK we stay in the sun, most Chinese would use the umbrella, so means the use of this product is better in some countries, but we need to understand the country and the ways of the people before we understand the market.

Hi,

John , Vicky,

I am China supplier, so I would like to release the fact of using personal bank.

Mostly, people using their personal bank is because they do not have the bank acount, as they do not have the export licence and only export with an im-export agent, without the export license they can not apply the US dollar account from the bank.

In fact, about, the tax, if they have the export license, they would prefer to use their company bank account, as most of export company can get return tax from goverment, that is like some other company worldwide ask a Form A to get benefit from the govermant, without Form A the cost of import would be very high. and In China, there is some company operate a company to get the return tax with the export contract value.

 

 

Quoting from [Elecpack]:

Hi,

John , Vicky,

I am China supplier, so I would like to release the fact of using personal bank.

Mostly, people using their personal bank is because they do not have the bank acount, as they do not have the export licence and only export with an im-export agent, without the export license they can not apply the US dollar account from the bank.

In fact, about, the tax, if they have the export license, they would prefer to use their company bank account, as most of export company can get return tax from goverment, that is like some other company worldwide ask a Form A to get benefit from the govermant, without Form A the cost of import would be very high. and In China, there is some company operate a company to get the return tax with the export contract value.

 

 

If they don't have a export licence the buyer would send money to the trade company who would apply to China customs and take payment! The pi would be in the trade companies name not the factory, using a private account would not let you export goods via customs clearance.

There are no reason to use private account unless the supplier direverts tax or you send you samples via EMS express, any real suplier that exports goods from China would have their own business acoount or use the service of the trade company, i hope all readers will understand this as fact.

Hello John, I am new to ALLIBABA, basically I want another income and after a friend recommended ALIBABA i thought i would have a go. I have about £500 to invest I know the product I want and I have a good idea of the quantity and the price that i am looking to pay per item. Where do i start?

Regards..........Matthew Law.

Quoting from[Red7]:

Hi John



Thank you for writing this post. I found it a very helpful checklist.



I already have some experience of some of the points, but others I am less sure on. I wondered if you would have the time to offer me some advice.



One point which has recently arisen with prospective manufacturers is them giving me personal **** details for payment for samples. As you mentioned this in point 10 I wondered if you would be able to provide any guidance.



I presume they are asking for payment into a personal account for tax reasons. Should I instead be pushing to pay money into a business account?



Thanks for your time.



Vicky

Hi., Vicky. I am sure the guy you contact just want to pocket the sample fee.

Hi,

Although I registered on here a while ago now I've still yet to purchase anything. I've recently been in touch with a TrustPass supplier in Pakistan and have negioted a small deal of £220 for some leather sports accessories to be shipped to UK. Before I send the payment I wanted clarification on importing the goods into the UK.

Although I have read the points, can you confirm if  I still require documentation and an import licence to import the goods as it is such a small quantity? I am confused as to what customs charges I will be subject to if any? I am not registered as a business this is merely for an additional income, I intend to sell the items on ebay.

The price quoted includes door to door delivery, would that generally include the correct documentation to clear customs?

Many Thanks

Richard

Quoting from [MRMJLAW]:

Hello John, I am new to ALLIBABA, basically I want another income and after a friend recommended ALIBABA i thought i would have a go. I have about £500 to invest I know the product I want and I have a good idea of the quantity and the price that i am looking to pay per item. Where do i start?

Regards..........Matthew Law.

Hi Matthew

First Alibaba is not the supplier, they are only there to list suppliers on their B2B site! As Alibaba would give suppliers from other countires from China free memberships or the option to buy Trustp *, as for China suppliers they need to pay for Gold memberships.

Ok, now for the business! to be real with 500 quid, you are better to find a local supplier in UK and try buid a business first before you start the import side, imports and exports can be great but you can loose too if you don't do things the right way and this can cost money from the start.

With many exporters they can pay 1000s of pounds to start this process, communication, verification, visits, samples, this is well before the container order,

There are some drop shipper suppliers you can but 1-5pcs from and this can start you off, but the delivery cost and the item cost would be higher than the large sales, don't bother with brand goods!!.

John

Quoting from [Strongman Products]:

This is a new forum for UK on Alibaba.

Few points to remember for people wanting to import goods to UK.

1. Do your homework for the products you want to import.
2. Understand your market sales.
3. What country do you want to export from.
4. Brand name suppliers are high risk. verifiction is paramount.
5. Some products also high risk, Mobile phones, Game machine, Laptops.
6. Do you need to find a agent to help you, deal direct with factory, or trade company.
7. Understand about the terms, FOB, CIF.
8. Payment terms, L/C, T/T little would use Pay Pal.
9. W/U payment risks and pit falls.
10. Personal accounts or business account for the supplier.
11. Using product quality checking services, AQL system checking.
12. LCL terms, 20 ft, 40ft, 40ft HQ container loading.
13. Spare parts free with orders, ave 1-3%
14. OEM products.
15. Using your own company logo brand name.
16. Packing requirements needed, packing information for box.
17. Product certification, Most is CE, Rohs, vehicles EEC on road.
18. Max your CBM space in any container.
19. Think about payment times, production time and shipping to UK.
20. Sea time is 25 days.
21. Express costs are high, depends on Weight and size of package.
22. Fake products or copyrights broken can give customs the rights to take your goods, so it's your job to make sure what you import!.
23. remember the other costs, vat, duty charges, port costs, road delivery to you.
24. Do you need a import agent in UK to clear the goods.
25. Think about the suppliers warranty? how will it work, most times not so easy.
26. Do you need to order a sample first? and do they make it ?
27. Many products suppliers show might be made by other factories.
28. Deposits paid norm is 30% and 70% when B/L copy is shown.
29. B/L mean Bill of Landing, you need the oringinal to send to your UK agent.
30. Do you D/D checks always, use the forums and search back data.

I hope these few points have helped some of the new buyers, you can ask any questions here and i am sure someone would help you if i can not.

John

Fabulous recommendation. It is very helpful. So honorable to meet the expert like you. I am a freshman in this field, I think I can learn a lot from your expertise.

Quoting from [lizard_cathy]:

 Fabulous recommendation. It is very helpful. So honorable to meet the expert like you. I am a freshman in this field, I think I can learn a lot from your expertise.

Thank you for your reply, if buyers have the basics so they can make the better choices.

Quoting from [Strongman Products]:

This is a new forum for UK on Alibaba.

Few points to remember for people wanting to import goods to UK.

1. Do your homework for the products you want to import.
2. Understand your market sales.
3. What country do you want to export from.
4. Brand name suppliers are high risk. verifiction is paramount.
5. Some products also high risk, Mobile phones, Game machine, Laptops.
6. Do you need to find a agent to help you, deal direct with factory, or trade company.
7. Understand about the terms, FOB, CIF.
8. Payment terms, L/C, T/T little would use Pay Pal.
9. W/U payment risks and pit falls.
10. Personal accounts or business account for the supplier.
11. Using product quality checking services, AQL system checking.
12. LCL terms, 20 ft, 40ft, 40ft HQ container loading.
13. Spare parts free with orders, ave 1-3%
14. OEM products.
15. Using your own company logo brand name.
16. Packing requirements needed, packing information for box.
17. Product certification, Most is CE, Rohs, vehicles EEC on road.
18. Max your CBM space in any container.
19. Think about payment times, production time and shipping to UK.
20. Sea time is 25 days.
21. Express costs are high, depends on Weight and size of package.
22. Fake products or copyrights broken can give customs the rights to take your goods, so it's your job to make sure what you import!.
23. remember the other costs, vat, duty charges, port costs, road delivery to you.
24. Do you need a import agent in UK to clear the goods.
25. Think about the suppliers warranty? how will it work, most times not so easy.
26. Do you need to order a sample first? and do they make it ?
27. Many products suppliers show might be made by other factories.
28. Deposits paid norm is 30% and 70% when B/L copy is shown.
29. B/L mean Bill of Landing, you need the oringinal to send to your UK agent.
30. Do you D/D checks always, use the forums and search back data.

I hope these few points have helped some of the new buyers, you can ask any questions here and i am sure someone would help you if i can not.

John

 

Thanks for your tips. We are an manufacturing and trading compamy from China and can supply various kinds of dried fruis and vegetables. So, what do you think the market of dried or frozen fruits and vegetables in EU market.Can you give me some advice? I would be glad to receive your reply. Thank you.