The Importing Process
Importing
Getting started with your sourcing project is relatively simple. To understand your request and to enable us to approach prospective suppliers with your requirements, we need some basic information about the product that you want to source.
Please email us or fill out our contact form. Either way, we will need to know as much about your product as possible. If you contact us and provide your contact information, we will have one of representatives contact you and discuss your sourcing project needs and answer any questions that you may have. If you do email or send your request via our website, please provide as much technical information as you can about the product to be sourced. The more details you can provide, the more accurate we can be with our recommendations. Please also let us know whether it a new product for you or an established one to outsource. For the latter, it would be helpful to get samples or at least pictures.
- Time scale: Do you have expectations in terms of concrete delivery times or lead-times?
- Is your product requirement current or are you making an exploratory approach?
- Volume: Knowing approximate planned order numbers (either per deal or for instance per year) is important for supplier capacity considerations, as well as pre-negotiation inputs.
If you cannot provide order numbers yet, please give us two or three scale estimates for which you would like to have the quotes.
Project scope
How much involvement do you require from us? We can participate in as much or as little as you require from simple supplier contact identification to full supply chain management, it’s up to you! Compile your information and contact us here. Click here to contact us today!
FAQS
Feel free to contact us with any specific questions that you might have and we will respond as soon as possible.
What type of products can you outsource for your clients?
Just about anything that you want manufactured can be built in China and at up to 60% savings. We can source anything from commodity items, such as building material, to mining industry, to clothing, to electronic products to just about anything.
Visit our Product page to see some of the products to currently represent and feel free to contact us about your particular interests.
What kind of savings can I expect from sourcing a project to China?
Savings depend upon your product and demand. While every project is different, our clients have seen savings that range anywhere from 15-20% and up to 60%.
Why should I enlist Eastern Equity to coordinate my project instead of going to China myself?
There is a wise old adage that says. it is not WHAT you know, but WHO you know when it comes to doing business. Additionally, when doing business in China, business relationships are built over time…and of course there are issues with translators, etc. At Eastern Equity we KNOW these business owners, their teams and we have years of experience and contacts to make your project a success. We provide an already-established presence with an extensive network of suppliers in China, which saves your company both the time and the money.
How long does it take to source a project in China?
From the initial inquiry to delivery at the customer site, sourcing in China can take anywhere from three months to one year, depending on the product. Depending on your timetable, we can provide you with more insight once we are working together.
What kind of businesses does Eastern Equity work with?
You can see some of the current types of businesses that we work with in the column to the right, however our primary customers are small to medium-sized Australian businesses that do not have the resources to source in China on their own.
What fees does Eastern Equity charge?
Like most businesses, our fees are dependent on each of our customer’s needs. Please fill out our Request for Quote Form, so we can determine your specific needs and communicate applicable charges.
How do I get started with my China Sourcing project?
Simply fill out the Request for Quote form, or you can email to us and we will contact you shortly to review your specific needs and answer any questions.