FAQ for Doing business in China
  1. What can happen if I do not proactively investigate the benefits of sourcing in China?
    If your competitors successfully source in China and can offer prices to your customers at 30 to 50% less than they are currently paying you, you may quickly lose customers.
  2. How long does it take to source in China?
    For most products, from start to successful sourcing takes from 2 to 12 months.
  3. Why should I consider sourcing in China?
    Almost any manufactured item can be sourced in China. The ones that will provide the most savings are those with high labor content and raw material content, and relatively low transportation costs (low weight and volume).
  4. What can Pacific United do for my manufacturing business?
    We can quickly help you determine whether or not you can benefit from sourcing in China, help you estimate the benefit and get you up and running in an average of nine months.
  5. How difficult is it for me to travel to China to conduct business?
    China is a modern country with very efficient means of transportation and accommodations for travelers. It is necessary to obtain a visa to enter China. Please click here for more information.
  6. How do I request a sample item to be quoted in China?
    If you are interested in having your product(s) sourced in China, please send three sets of the following:
    Samples
    Drawings
    Technical requirements and raw materials used
    Volume in units
    Lead time requirement in term of shipments
    Quality inspection procedures
    Current Costs
    Packaging requirements