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Your Expert China Agent for Product Sourcing, Development, Bundling, and Shipping
Searching for High-Demand, Profitable Products?Seeking Expert Support to Manage Orders and Suppliers in China?Discover Cost-Effective Sourcing, Development, Bundling, Packaging, and Shipping Solutions with Us.20+
20+ years experience of China sourcing, Yiwu market researching and purchasing.
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working with 500+ medium and large buyers.
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2000+ direct factories network.
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save your purchasing cost up to 50%.
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80% of new clients choose to work with us.
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95% of existing customers have been with us more than 5 years.
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100% committed to your order and your business.
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As Your Trusted Long-Term Partner, RND Tailors Services to Suit Your Business Needs.
Value-added Services
Product Sourcing
As a professional China sourcing company, we offer comprehensive procurement services covering products and suppliers from across China, including the renowned YIWU wholesale Market. Our expertise ensures efficient sourcing, saving you time and money while safeguarding against fraud.
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Product Developing & Bundling
Product development is the process of transforming your product concept into a commodity, or improving on an existing product into a new product. We will walk you through the entire process
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Product bundling here we are talking about involves grouping multiple items into a single package or bundle. Our service extends to customizing packaging for these bundled products, ensuring they meet specific requirements and preferences.
Quality Inspection
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Our team can conduct mid-production inspections, inspections at final delivery, or on-site inspections, even one-by-one to ensure that every product meets your standards. From specifications to functionality, we cover every aspect of quality to ensure customer satisfaction.
We inspect goods to AQL 2.5 or to the standard required by the customer.
Shipping Arrangements
Efficient Transportation Solutions: From container and bulk shipments to FBA and 3PL shipments, or door-to-door shipments, we simplify the purchasing process by delivering safely and economically to your door by air, sea or rail.
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How We Make Your Business Successful?
More than being your sourcing agent, we care about you and your business.
We Care About Quality.
We have higher inspection proportion than third-party inspection companies to make sure there is no quality issue when the products arrive in your warehouse.
We Care About The Shipping Security.
We always work with the most capable and reliable forwarding companies to make sure the cargo goes through the customs and arrives into your warehouse smoothly.
We Care About Your Cost.
We get quotations from minimum 3 suppliers to make sure the prices are always competitive.
We Care About Your Business Growing.
Our professional sourcing team keeps sending you the latest info and the best selling products in different categories to keep you and your business up with the industry.
We Care About The After Sales.
We make sure all of our suppliers respond promptly if you have any issue after receiving the orders. A positive atitude from the supplier is critical in our measurement.
We Care About Our Commitment.
We take every single one of you seriously. Whenever there is a problem, we provide solutions in short time.
Introduction of The Workflow
Step 01
Submit the inquiry of your needs. We will email you in few hours to assign you an agent to start working together.
Step 02
We send you the product quotation in two business days or less. Samples will be arranged if necessary.
Step 03
Confirm all product details with your agent before making a bulk order. Your agent will coordinate with factories, follow up on production, make on-site inspection to make sure everything is on the track.
Step 04
Collect the products in our warehouse, inspect the quality and arrange courier/sea/air/train shipping to your address, FBA fulfillment center or 3PL warehouse or your address door-to-door.
Hear What They Say About Us.
We are proud to work with hundreds of clients from various countries and industries, such as wholesalers, retail chains, brands and e-commerce business owners.
Bernnie
United States
RND and Nick were a great help when we were visiting backpack factories in Quanzhou, Yiwu, Yongkang, China.
Nick did a tremendous job in communicating with our suppliers and solved a couple of difficulties and issues in new product developing and production. With their guiding, my friend David and I also visited Yiwu Market which was a big shock to our mindset. We had several great ideas for our new products developing and business direction.
RND always gives us their most professional and forward-looking advice. This is a company deserves your trust, especially if you already have a muture business and look for new growth.
Sandy
Greece
RND company is one of the best companies that we have cooperated for many years and we can trust.They always help us find the best quality and the best prices in Yiwu market. Their delivery time is very quick.
The whole team of RND company is friendly and looking for the best for us. Because of covid situation, we can not travel to China now. We are having a lot of help from this company.RND you are the best ❤️
Mariusz
Poland
We've been working with RND for more than 10 years. They make my sourcing and purchasing from China much easier and save lots of time and money for me.
Nick and Riona took good care of my whole family during our trip in China. They also visited us in Poland in 2013 to attend a China trade show in Warsaw. I've put a couple of my contacts and friends in Poland to RND who did their work perfectly. This is a partner for work and real friend for family.
Kip
United States
RND has been our sourcing agent for 7 years. They make everything super easy for us.
They take care of everything in China so all we have to focus on is selling the items once they arrive.
- When should I hire a China sourcing agent, and who should pay them?Hire a China sourcing agent when you lack local presence, need supplier vetting, on-site QC, or negotiation leverage. The agent must be paid by you, the buyer — never by the factory.
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Direct AnswerHire a China sourcing agent when you lack local presence, need supplier vetting, on-site quality control, or negotiation leverage you cannot get alone. The critical rule: the agent should be paid by YOU, the buyer — not by the factory. If the factory pays the commission, the agent's loyalty sits with the factory, not with you. RND SOURCING is retained directly by the buyer, so every recommendation, from supplier selection to the final inspection, is made in your interest.
Detailed Explanation: When an Agent Pays for Itself
An agent is not a luxury for large buyers only — it is a leverage tool. You hire one when the cost of getting it wrong (a bad supplier, a defective batch, an inflated quote) outweighs the fee. The moment you have no one physically in China watching your order, an agent earns the retainer.
The who-pays question decides whose side the agent is on. A factory-introduced 'helper' is the factory's sales channel; a buyer-retained agent is your employee-by-proxy on the ground.
- No local presence You cannot visit factories, audit lines, or inspect goods yourself.
- Need supplier vetting You want license, factory-vs-trader, and blacklist checks done properly.
- Need on-site QC Random AQL inspection only works if someone independent is at the factory.
- Need leverage A local negotiator gets better pricing and terms than an email from abroad.
Hire an agent when you have no one physically in China watching your order. Real-World Example: The Factory's 'Free Helper'
Case study — RND SOURCING buyer-retained engagement, 2025A first-time US importer let the factory introduce a 'helpful' local contact who was, in fact, commission-paid by the factory. The contact steered the buyer to the factory's pricier line and skipped pre-shipment inspection. RND SOURCING was then retained directly by the buyer: we re-sourced the same spec 30% cheaper, ran an AQL 2.5 inspection, and caught a defective batch before it shipped.
Because RND SOURCING was paid by the buyer, the advice pointed at the buyer's margin, not the factory's.
OutcomeThe buyer saved 30% on unit cost and avoided a defective shipment that the factory's 'helper' would have waved through.Key Data: The Buyer-Pays Principle
Two numbers decide whether an agent works for you or against you.
YouWho should payBuyer-retained = loyalty to youFactoryWho must not payCommission = conflict of interest3Core jobsVet, inspect, negotiate20+Years on groundRND SOURCING in YiwuIf a 'free' agent is offered by the supplier, assume the supplier is the client. Pay the agent yourself and put the scope — vetting, QC, negotiation — in writing.
The agent must be paid by you, the buyer — never by the factory. Step-by-Step: Hire an Agent the Right Way
Structure the relationship before the first order.
1Define the trigger
Hire when you lack local presence, need vetting, QC, or leverage you cannot do alone.
2Pay the agent yourself
Put the fee in your own budget; never let the factory cover it.
3Write the scope
Specify vetting, inspection level (AQL 2.5), and negotiation targets in the agreement.
4Require evidence
Ask for the GSXT check, the inspection report, and the compared quotes.
5Keep leverage
Release the final agent fee only after a passed inspection and clean delivery.
Common Mistakes That Flip the Loyalty
These are the agent traps RND SOURCING warns every new buyer about.
- Accepting the factory's 'helper' A supplier-paid contact serves the supplier, not your margin.
- Paying per day blind Without a written scope, 'days' can multiply with little output.
- Skipping the inspection clause An agent who cannot show an AQL report is not protecting quality.
- No exit condition Retain the right to stop fees if vetting or QC is not delivered.
A buyer-retained agent's loyalty sits with your margin, not the supplier's. How RND SOURCING Protects You
RND SOURCING is retained by the buyer, full stop. We vet suppliers against gsxt.gov.cn, run AQL 2.5 pre-shipment inspection, and negotiate from your side of the table — and we show you the evidence for every claim. With 20+ years on the ground in Yiwu, our loyalty is built into the contract, not the commission.
You get a local team whose only client is you.
Retain RND SOURCING as your buyer-side agentRND SOURCING — Yiwu, Zhejiang, China. Written by our agent desk from first-hand buyer representation.Related Questions
- How do I tell if a Chinese supplier is a factory or a trading company?
- How can I verify a Chinese supplier's business license and avoid scams?
- What quality control steps should a China order include?
- What duties and taxes apply when importing from China to the US?
- Do I need a sourcing agent to import from China?
- What duties and taxes apply when importing from China to the US?US imports from China stack a base HTS rate, any Section 301 tariff, a 0.3464% MPF and 0.125% HMF on ocean freight, and your state's sales or use tax on top of the product price.
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Direct AnswerFor US imports from China, the duty is a stack on top of the product price: the base HTS (Column 1-General) rate, any Section 301 additional tariff (typically 7.5% to 25%, and far higher on strategic goods), plus a Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% (minimum $32.71, maximum $634.62 per entry) and a Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% on ocean shipments, and your state may add a sales or use tax. RND SOURCING models the full duty stack on every quote so the landed number you see is the number you pay.
Detailed Explanation: The Duty Stack
US Customs (CBP) values the goods at the transaction price, then layers fees on top. The headline HTS rate is only the first layer — the surprises are the ones below it.
The 10% Section 122 universal surcharge that applied from 2025 expired on 24 July 2026, so today's stack is the base rate, Section 301, MPF, HMF, and any state sales or use tax. Each layer is calculated on the customs value, so they compound.
- Base HTS rate The Column 1-General (MFN) rate for your 10-digit HTS code; many lines are 0%.
- Section 301 tariff Additional duty on Chinese origin since 2018: 7.5% to 25%, up to 100% on EVs and solar.
- MPF + HMF Merchandise Processing Fee 0.3464% (min $32.71 / max $634.62); Harbor fee 0.125% on ocean.
- State sales / use tax Levied by your state on imported goods; varies by destination and use.
The duty is a stack: base HTS rate plus Section 301, MPF, HMF, and state tax. Real-World Example: The $10,000 Furniture Order
Case study — RND SOURCING landed-duty model, 2026A US home-goods buyer quoted $10,000 FOB for wooden furniture (HTS 9403.60, base MFN rate 0%) and budgeted only the product cost. RND SOURCING modeled the full stack on a formal ocean entry: base duty $0, Section 301 List 3 at 25% = $2,500, MPF 0.3464% = $34.64, HMF 0.125% = $12.50.
The supplier's quote had hidden the 25% China tariff. The buyer entered the order knowing the true $2,547.14 duty bill instead of discovering it at the port.
OutcomeTrue landed duty was 25.5% of goods value; the buyer avoided a $2,500 surprise and priced the product correctly before committing.Key Data: The 2026 Fee Rates
These are the federal rates a China importer pays in 2026. State sales or use tax is additional and set locally.
0% – 25%+Base HTS + 301Per 10-digit code; 301 adds 7.5-25%0.3464%MPFMin $32.71, max $634.62 / entry0.125%HMFOcean imports only10-digitHTS precisionNeeded for an accurate rateSection 301 rates range from 7.5% (List 4A) to 25% (Lists 1-3), with targeted 50% on solar/syringes and 100% on EVs. Confirm the exact 10-digit HTS with a licensed broker.
MPF is 0.3464% (min $32.71); HMF is 0.125% on ocean freight. Step-by-Step: Estimate Your Import Duty
Run this before you agree a supplier price.
1Get the 10-digit HTS
Classify the product precisely; the rate is set at the 10-digit level.
2Look up the base rate
Read the Column 1-General (MFN) rate for that code.
3Add Section 301
Check which 301 list the code falls under and add the surcharge.
4Add MPF and HMF
0.3464% MPF (with min/max) plus 0.125% HMF if it arrives by sea.
5Add state tax
Include your state's sales or use tax on the imported value.
Common Mistakes That Inflate the Bill
These are the duty errors RND SOURCING flags most often.
- Budgeting only the base rate Ignoring Section 301 can hide 25% of the product value.
- Using a 4-digit HS guess Rates differ sharply at the 10-digit level; guess wrong and you underpay or overpay.
- Forgetting HMF on ocean Air or land crossings skip HMF, but most China containers owe it.
- Ignoring state use tax The federal stack is not the end; your state adds its own layer.
Budget the full landed cost before the container reaches your dock. How RND SOURCING Protects You
RND SOURCING builds the full duty stack — base HTS, Section 301, MPF, HMF, and estimated state tax — into every China quote, so you price against landed cost, not factory price. We flag 301 exposure by HTS before you commit and connect you with a licensed broker for the final entry.
You walk into customs knowing the exact number, not hoping for the best.
Get a landed-cost quote from RND SOURCINGRND SOURCING — Yiwu, Zhejiang, China. Written by our pricing desk from first-hand China import costing.Related Questions
- Who is responsible for customs clearance and freight under different Incoterms?
- How can I verify a Chinese supplier's business license and avoid scams?
- When should I hire a China sourcing agent, and who should pay them?
- What quality control steps should a China order include?
- How do I calculate the true landed cost of a China import?
- Who is responsible for customs clearance and freight under different Incoterms?Incoterms 2020 split cost, risk, and customs by three letters: EXW puts everything on the buyer, FOB adds export clearance to the seller, CIF adds freight and minimum insurance, and DDP puts it all on the seller.
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Direct AnswerIncoterms 2020 assign responsibility with three letters. Under EXW the buyer handles everything from the factory door, including export clearance. Under FOB the seller delivers goods on board the vessel and clears export, while the buyer arranges and pays ocean freight, import clearance, and duties. Under CIF the seller also pays freight and minimum insurance to the destination port — but risk still passes to the buyer the moment the goods are loaded. RND SOURCING helps you choose the term that keeps cost and risk visible and books the right freight forwarder for your lane.
Detailed Explanation: Cost, Risk, and Customs Are Three Different Lines
An Incoterm is not one number — it answers three questions at once: who pays the freight, who clears customs (export and import), and exactly where risk transfers from seller to buyer. The trap is assuming 'who pays' and 'who bears risk' are the same line. They rarely are.
Incoterms 2020, in force since 1 January 2020, has 11 rules. Four are sea-only (FAS, FOB, CFR, CIF); the rest work for any mode. The three most common for China sourcing are EXW, FOB, and CIF.
- EXW — Ex Works Seller's minimum: goods available at their door. Buyer does everything, including export clearance.
- FOB — Free On Board Seller loads on board and clears export; buyer pays freight, insurance, import, and duties.
- CIF — Cost, Insurance, Freight Seller adds freight and minimum insurance to destination port, but risk passes on loading.
The Incoterm decides who pays freight, who clears customs, and where risk transfers. Real-World Example: The CIF Insurance That Wasn't Enough
Case study — RND SOURCING Incoterms review, 2025A US buyer purchased on CIF and assumed 'the seller handles everything.' Mid-voyage, a container was water-damaged. Because risk transfers to the buyer on loading, the loss was the buyer's — and the seller had only bought the minimum ICC-C cover (CIF standard), which paid a fraction of the claim.
RND SOURCING moved the next order to FOB, placed the buyer's own all-risk (ICC-A) cover, and used a forwarder the buyer controlled end to end.
OutcomeThe buyer gained full visibility and adequate insurance, cutting covered-loss exposure on a $60,000 order from a 70% gap to near zero.Key Data: Who Pays What (EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP)
Responsibility EXW FOB CIF DDP Export clearance Buyer Seller Seller Seller Main freight Buyer Buyer Seller Seller Insurance Buyer Buyer Seller (min) Seller Import clearance & duties Buyer Buyer Buyer Seller Risk transfers at Seller's door On board, origin On board, origin Buyer's door DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is the seller's maximum: delivery to your door with import duties paid. Note CIF's seller only carries minimum insurance while the buyer carries the risk — a gap worth closing with your own cover.
EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP each split cost, risk, and customs differently. Step-by-Step: Choose the Right Incoterm
Match the term to your control, experience, and cargo type.
1Score your control
If you have strong forwarder rates, FOB or EXW give visibility; if not, CIF or DDP keep it simple.
2Watch the container trap
FOB/CFR/CIF were written for bulk cargo loaded on board. For containers, prefer FCA, CPT, or CIP.
3Separate cost and risk
Under CIF the seller pays freight but you own the risk from loading — buy your own all-risk insurance.
4Confirm import readiness
Only use DDP if the seller can truly clear import and pay duties in your country.
5Write it in the PO
State the exact Incoterm and named port/city so there is no ambiguity at the border.
Common Mistakes at the Border
These are the Incoterm errors RND SOURCING corrects most often.
- Assuming CIF = full cover CIF only requires minimum insurance; the buyer bears the sea risk.
- Using FOB on containers For boxed cargo, FCA/CPT/CIP match reality better than FOB.
- Forgetting destination charges FOB and FCA still owe terminal handling, import clearance, duties, and last-mile.
- Leaving the term vague An unnamed port after 'FOB' creates disputes over who pays local origin costs.
CIF pays the freight, but the buyer owns the risk from the moment goods load. How RND SOURCING Protects You
RND SOURCING treats the Incoterm as a cost-and-risk contract, not a line item. We confirm the term in your purchase order, recommend FCA/FOB plus your own all-risk cover for containers, and coordinate a freight forwarder who reports to you — so the destination charges never surprise you.
You see the full landed cost before the container sails, not after it docks.
Plan your Incoterms with RND SOURCINGRND SOURCING — Yiwu, Zhejiang, China. Written by our logistics desk from first-hand China shipments.Related Questions
- What duties and taxes apply when importing from China to the US?
- How can I verify a Chinese supplier's business license and avoid scams?
- What quality control steps should a China order include?
- When should I hire a China sourcing agent, and who should pay them?
- How long does sea freight from China to the US take?
- What quality control steps should a China order include?Run three gates — IQC on incoming materials, IPQC during production, and OQC/FQC final random inspection to AQL 2.5 — plus an independent pre-shipment check before the container seals.
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Direct AnswerA China order should run three inspection gates: IQC checks incoming materials, IPQC watches the line during production, and OQC/FQC performs a final random check, usually to AQL 2.5 for major defects, before the container is sealed. An independent third-party inspection at the finished-goods stage is the cheapest insurance you can buy. RND SOURCING books AQL 2.5 pre-shipment inspection on every order so a defect problem is caught inside the factory, not in your customer's hands.
Detailed Explanation: The Three Inspection Gates
Quality control is not one inspection at the end — it is a sequence that catches problems while they are still cheap to fix. The three gates map to three moments in production.
- IQC — Incoming material Inspect raw materials and components when they arrive, before they become your product.
- IPQC — In-process Walk the line during production to catch tooling drift, wrong materials, or process errors early.
- OQC / FQC — Final random A statistically random pull of finished goods, usually to AQL 2.5, right before shipment.
Three gates — IQC, IPQC, and a final random OQC — catch defects while they are cheap to fix. Real-World Example: The Loose-Rivet Batch
Case study — RND SOURCING pre-shipment inspection, 2025A US kitchenware brand ordered 4,000 stainless tools. At OQC, RND SOURCING drew the AQL 2.5 sample of 200 units (General Inspection Level II, code L) and found 13 major defects — loose rivets that would fail in use. The lot had an accept/reject threshold of 10/11, so it failed.
The supplier reworked the line, re-tested, and a second inspection found 4 major defects — a pass. The batch shipped clean instead of becoming a 30% returns disaster.
OutcomeA $6,800 inspection fee prevented an estimated $48,000 in returns, chargebacks, and lost reviews on a single order.Key Data: The AQL 2.5 Sampling Plan
Lot size (units) Sample (Level II) Major AQL 2.5 accept / reject Minor AQL 4.0 accept / reject 501 – 1,200 80 5 / 6 7 / 8 1,201 – 3,200 125 7 / 8 10 / 11 3,201 – 10,000 200 10 / 11 14 / 15 Based on ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 and ISO 2859-1. Critical (safety) defects are zero-tolerance (AQL 0.0). Sample size is set by lot size, not a fixed percentage.
AQL 2.5 sets how many units to check; your spec sheet defines what counts as a defect. Step-by-Step: A Practical QC Flow
Build this into the purchase contract before production starts.
1Write the AQL into the PO
Specify Critical 0, Major 2.5, Minor 4.0 and the defect classification sheet with photos.
2Run IQC
Reject non-conforming materials at the door so they never enter the line.
3Run IPQC
Inspect during production; fix tooling or process issues while output is still low.
4Book OQC / FQC
An independent inspector draws a random sample near completion and applies the AQL.
5Gate the balance payment
Release the final payment only after a passed inspection report. Leverage ends once you pay.
Common Mistakes That Let Defects Ship
These are the shortcuts RND SOURCING warns every buyer against.
- Accepting the factory's default AQL Suppliers propose loose limits. Write your own in the contract.
- Skipping the random pull A factory hand-picking 'perfect' units defeats the whole statistical point.
- Inspecting after payment Once the balance is paid, the supplier has no incentive to rework.
- Using one AQL for everything A phone charger and a decorative candle carry very different risk.
An independent pre-shipment check is the cheapest insurance on a China order. How RND SOURCING Protects You
RND SOURCING treats inspection as a gate, not a favor. We write the AQL into your purchase order, run IQC and IPQC with the factory, and book an independent AQL 2.5 pre-shipment inspection before the container is sealed — then we hold the balance payment against a passed report.
You get a documented inspection result, not a supplier's promise, before your money moves.
Book AQL 2.5 inspection with RND SOURCINGRND SOURCING — Yiwu, Zhejiang, China. Written by our quality desk from first-hand factory inspections.Related Questions
- How can I verify a Chinese supplier's business license and avoid scams?
- How do I tell if a Chinese supplier is a factory or a trading company?
- Who is responsible for customs clearance and freight under different Incoterms?
- When should I hire a China sourcing agent, and who should pay them?
- What should a China quality inspection report include?
- How can I verify a Chinese supplier's business license and avoid scams?Get the 18-digit unified social credit code and verify it free on gsxt.gov.cn, then cross-check the name, legal representative, address, and business scope against the official registry.
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Direct AnswerAsk every supplier for their unified social credit code (an 18-digit number on the license) and verify it for free on the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System at gsxt.gov.cn. Cross-check four fields: the company name, the legal representative, the registered address, and the business scope, and confirm the entity is not on the abnormal-operation or serious-violation list. RND SOURCING runs this check on every supplier before a deposit is released, and treats any mismatch between the license, the registry, and the physical signboard as a scam signal.
Detailed Explanation: What the License Actually Proves
A Chinese business license is only as trustworthy as the registry behind it. The license shows an 18-digit unified social credit code (统一社会信用代码), the legal entity name, the legal representative (法定代表人), the registered address (注册地址), and the approved business scope (经营范围). None of that is proof on its own — anyone can edit a PDF.
The proof comes from matching the license against the official public registry, which is maintained by the State Administration for Market Regulation and is free for anyone to query. A legitimate supplier has nothing to hide and will give you the code without hesitation.
- Unified social credit code 18 digits + letter; the single key to the national registry.
- Legal representative Cross-check the named person against who you are actually dealing with.
- Registered address Paste it into a map; an industrial-zone pin beats a virtual-office pin.
- Business scope Must include what you are buying; 'sales only' means no factory.
License verification starts with the 18-digit code and the official registry. Real-World Example: The Code That Belonged to Another Company
Case study — RND SOURCING compliance check, 2025A European buyer received a polished license and a competitive quote for $42,000 of promotional goods. The supplier refused a video call and pushed hard for a fast deposit. RND SOURCING entered the 18-digit code into gsxt.gov.cn and found the entity was registered in a different province, listed as a dormant food-trading firm, and flagged on the abnormal-operation list (经营异常名录).
The code had been lifted from an unrelated company. RND SOURCING sourced an audited alternative and blocked the payment before any money left the buyer's account.
OutcomeThe buyer avoided a $42,000 advance-fee scam; the replacement supplier passed full license and on-site verification within 9 days.Key Data: The Numbers Behind a License Check
Verification is cheap and fast — the cost is in skipping it. These are the figures RND SOURCING works to on every new supplier.
gsxt.gov.cnOfficial registryFree, public, maintained by SAMR18Digits in the codeUnified social credit code length4Fields to reconcileName, rep, address, scope0 RMBCost to verifyNo fee on the official systemgsxt.gov.cn is the authoritative source; third-party sites such as Tianyancha, Qichacha, and Aiqicha are useful for a second pass but can lag the official record by days.
The unified social credit code is the single key to gsxt.gov.cn. Step-by-Step: Verify on gsxt.gov.cn
Run this in order; any failure is reason to pause.
1Request the code
Ask for the 18-digit unified social credit code from the license, not just a company name.
2Open gsxt.gov.cn
Enter the code (or the exact company name) in the search box; solve the captcha if prompted.
3Match the four fields
Confirm company name, legal representative, registered address, and business scope all line up with what the supplier claims.
4Check the blacklists
Read the abnormal-operation list and serious-violation list. Any entry is a red flag.
5Print the report
Use the 'information print' button to save the Enterprise Credit Information Publicity Report as your audit trail.
Common Mistakes That Let Scams Through
These are the tells RND SOURCING sees most often in failed due diligence.
- Trusting the PDF A license image proves nothing until it is matched against the live registry.
- Checking the name only Scammers register look-alike names; the code and legal rep are what expose them.
- Ignoring the blacklists An entity on the abnormal-operation list is a known compliance risk.
- Paying before verification Once the deposit is sent, your leverage disappears; verify first, always.
A mismatch between the license and the registry is a scam signal, not a typo. How RND SOURCING Protects You
With 20+ years on the ground in Yiwu, RND SOURCING treats license verification as the first gate, not an afterthought. We pull the code from gsxt.gov.cn, reconcile all four fields, screen the blacklists, and confirm the physical signboard matches the registry before you wire a cent.
If a supplier resists a code check or a video call, that resistance is itself the answer — and we move you to an audited alternative.
Ask RND SOURCING to verify your supplierRND SOURCING — Yiwu, Zhejiang, China. Written by our compliance desk from first-hand supplier audits.Related Questions
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Discover profitable products and reliable suppliers in China with RND. Our comprehensive services ensure seamless order management, secure and cost-effective shipping, and customized solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Experience a hassle-free sourcing journey with us!
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