Buying from Asia for the US market
Factory prices are only part of the story. For US importers the real number is the landed cost: factory price, freight, duties and tariffs, testing and fulfillment. US tariffs on goods from China and from Vietnam have changed several times recently, so the cheapest factory is not always the cheapest option. We quote the same product from both countries and help you compare the full cost with your customs broker.
What we do for US importers
- Supplier search in China and Vietnam: verified manufacturers, not trading companies posing as factories
- Negotiation in Chinese: prices, MOQs, lead times and payment terms
- Compliance support: test reports through accredited labs for CPSIA (children's products), Prop 65, FCC (electronics) and FDA requirements for food and food-contact items
- Quality control: sample approval, in-line checks and pre-shipment inspection before you pay the balance
- Amazon FBA prep: FNSKU and carton labels, poly-bag warnings, carton size and weight limits
- Freight: sea freight to Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle, New York/New Jersey, Savannah or Houston, air freight, and door-to-door delivery with our freight partners
Who we work with in the US
Amazon and Shopify sellers launching or scaling private-label products, wholesalers and distributors, retailers developing their own lines, and coffee roasters buying Vietnamese Robusta and Arabica.
Why work with an agent on the ground
- Someone physically visits the factory, so you are not buying from a website profile
- You pay the factory directly, with the balance paid only after inspection
- One contact who answers in English within 24 hours, despite the time difference
- Transparent pricing: you see the factory price and our fee separately
Tip: ask your customs broker for the HTS code and the current duty rate before you order. Tariffs change often, and the right code can change your landed cost a lot.