Importing from China with low capital

Importance of importing from China to Iran

Importing goods from China to Iran has been popular for a long time since the Silk Road was the most important trade route of the world with China. Today, despite heavy sanctions from foreign countries, China has maintained its economic relations with Iran, and this has caused a significant growth in the import of goods from China to Iran.
China is a vast and populous country that has established good commercial and friendly relations with the whole world and is considered one of the world’s superpowers in terms of economic position.
With the increase in imports from China, the Iranian government has established new rules and conditions to closely monitor the quality of Chinese goods, which must be fully followed in order to import goods.
It should be noted that in order to advance the import process as best as possible, it is better to entrust all the steps from zero to one hundred to active and experienced trading companies. Phoenix Trading, with ten years of experience in the field of trade, complete familiarity with the rules and regulations, as well as having an active branch in China, can complete the import process from China in the best way, with the lowest cost and in the shortest possible time.
Before we examine the steps of importing from China and clearance of Chinese goods, stay with us to take a close look at the conditions and rules.

Important rules for importing from China

Clearance of goods from Chinese customs has its own rules, if you are not familiar with it, you will have problems and financial losses.
  • China follows the copyright law very seriously. If a Chinese product is copied, it will not be allowed to leave the Chinese customs, so be careful when buying Chinese products.
  • All goods will be able to leave China if they are procured from reputable agencies and get approval from the company.
  • If the goods do not comply with the packing list and the declaration submitted at the customs, they will not be allowed to leave and the goods will be confiscated.
  • Goods with batteries are only allowed to leave sea customs.
  • In order to import goods from China to Iran, the necessary permits such as health permit, food and drug organization permit, standard, etc. must be obtained so that there is no problem in the goods clearance stage.

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steps of importing from China

The main stages of importing goods from China are:
  • Sales market analysis and product selection

First of all, you should check the market of selling goods in the country from different aspects, make sure that there are no prohibitions and restrictions for importing goods. In the next stage of importing from China, it is time to choose the product, which has several methods in front of you:
  1. The buyer or his legal representative chooses the desired product by traveling to China.
  2. Participation in international exhibitions and product selection
  3. Choosing and buying products online from international sites
  • Choose the seller

After choosing the product, it is time to find the right seller. Note that the desired product may be produced in different cities of China, with different qualities, and sellers are divided into several categories of manufacturers, assemblers, and importing companies, so you must be very careful when choosing a seller.
  • Receive technical specifications and product samples

In order to choose the right seller and avoid being deceived by Chinese sellers, it is better to receive a sample of the product and examine it carefully before buying.
  • Receive proforma

In fact, the proforma is the proforma invoice for the purchase of the product that is issued by the seller, and all the specifications of the product such as the number, weight and dimensions, the price of the product, as well as the complete specifications of the buyer and the seller are mentioned in it. The proforma will be submitted in the next steps to obtain the necessary permits.
  • Send remittance

After receiving the proforma, you must remit part of the contract amount in dollars or yuan so that the product will be stored for you, or if there is no stock, the manufacturer will produce the product you want.
  • order registration

The next step in importing goods from China is to register an order and obtain a license from the Mining Industry and Trade Organization. The necessary documents for placing an order are:
  1. Valid business card
  2. Original and photocopy of proforma
  3. Product catalog or brochure if needed
  4. Provide relevant licenses if needed
  5. Product ID if needed
  • Clearance

Clearance of goods is the last stage of import from China, which requires documents such as customs declaration, bill of lading, insurance policy, inspection certificate, proforma, commercial card and entry permits. In order to save time, we advise you to leave zero to one hundred clearance steps to Phoenix Trading.

The cost of importing goods from China

To import goods from China, you need to pay a series of fees, which vary depending on the type of goods and the method of transportation.
  • The cost of purchasing goods
  • Order registration fee
  • transport cost
  • cost of storage
  • Cost of product insurance
  • Work fee
  • The cost of goods inspection if needed
  • Customs clearance fee
Note that all the mentioned costs depend on various parameters and may be different for each product.

Methods of transporting goods from China to Iran

Goods are shipped from China by air, sea and land. Using any of these methods will change the arrival time and shipping cost.
  • Air freight from China

Air transportation is done in cases where the cargo is not heavy and it is necessary to receive it as quickly as possible, such as food.
Air freight usually takes 6-8 days. Products such as batteries are not allowed to be carried on the plane.
  • Sea shipping from China

Sea shipping is used to import goods with a large volume, which costs less and instead takes more time.
  • Ground shipping from China

One of the best methods of importing from China is ground transportation because it has the lowest cost and minimizes the possibility of damage.

Types of goods transportation

  • Factory door delivery (Ex Works):

In this method, the seller delivers the goods to the buyer in the warehouse, and all costs including loading, transportation, insurance, and customs are borne by the buyer.
  • Delivery at a specified point in the country of origin (FCA):

In this method, the seller delivers the goods to the place designated by the buyer after clearance. The cost of shipping, insurance and loading is with the buyer.
  • Free On Board (FOB):

In this method, the seller delivers the goods to the customs office of the country of origin. Shipping, insurance and inspection costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
  • Delivery in the destination country (DAT):

In this method, the seller delivers the cargo to the customs of the destination country, all costs related to export, transportation and unloading are the responsibility of the seller. Import duties, taxes and customs fees related to the import of goods from China are also the responsibility of the buyer.
  • Delivery at specific points in the destination country (DAP):

In this method, the seller is responsible for the transportation, loading and unloading of goods at the place agreed by the buyer. In this method, the buyer is responsible for paying taxes and insurance.

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The most profitable goods imported from China to Iran

It is always necessary to pay attention to profitability and return on investment in the field of importing goods from China in addition to calculating costs. In the following, we have listed the most profitable goods imported from China.
  • Importing machinery and industrial parts from China
  • Importing car accessories from China
  • Importing paper and stationery from China
  • Importing computer parts from China
  • Importing mobile phones from China
  • Importing mobile accessories from China
  • Import of chemical and mineral raw materials from China
  • Importing household appliances from China
  • Importing fabric and clothing from China
  • Importing medical equipment from China
  • Import of sports equipment from China
  • Importing wall and wrist clocks from China
  • Fertilizer import from China
  • Importing faucets and plumbing fittings from China
  • Import lighting and lamps from China
  • Importing plastic goods from China
  • Importing bolts and nuts from China
  • Importing toys from China
  • Importing bicycles from China
  • Importing medical glasses and sunglasses from China
  • Import flash memory from China
  • Importing dolls from China

Importing goods from China through the Alibaba website

Alibaba website is one of the most reliable international websites for doing business with China. Today, many people around the world do their business by shopping on the Alibaba website.
Statistics show that there are 279 million active buyers on the Alibaba site, and 8.5 million sellers put their products on this site and sell them through international marketing.
You can find your desired product with a simple search, view the business records of suppliers and manufacturers and communicate with them.

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Advantages of importing from China

Importing from China, like importing from any other country, has its own advantages and disadvantages, which we will discuss below.
  • Reasonable prices for Chinese goods

By using cheap labor, China has been able to supply various goods at a very low price to the world market and place itself among the world’s economic superpowers. The affordable price of Chinese goods will make merchants profitable, satisfy customers and increase imports from China.
  • High Quality

When it comes to importing from China, people’s minds are unconsciously directed towards low-quality goods. Today, most Chinese manufacturers guarantee the quality of their products and show their goodwill by sending samples to test and check the quality of the product.
  • Production of unique products

Chinese companies always use special innovations to make their products, that’s why many unique goods are produced in China and sent all over the world.

Problems of importing goods from China by the person himself

  • In case of violation by the seller or manufacturer, your rights will be violated.
  • Inability to check the goods at the time of delivery
  • The high cost of traveling to China to choose products and sellers
Considering the stated problems in order to buy Chinese products, we recommend that you entrust zero to one hundred purchases and import of goods from China to us. Phoenix Trading, having an active branch and a professional team fluent in the language and culture of trade with China, after selecting the product, the right seller, asking the price and checking the quality, validates the desired company from a legal point of view and concludes a contract with the seller. will protect the financial and legal interests of the buyer.

Qoqnous trading services in the field of import from China

  • Carrying out all steps of importing goods from China, such as purchase, transportation and clearance
  • Evaluating the sales market, choosing the right products and sellers
  • Buy from Alibaba website
  • Contract with manufacturers and sellers
  • Currency remittance to China
  • Warehousing, packing and sending goods
  • Inspection of goods at the origin and issuance of goods inspection certificate (C.O.I)
  • Delivery and loading of goods in China
  • China customs clearance
  • Obtaining the necessary documents and permits
  • Place an order for Chinese products
  • Transportation of goods
  • Clearance of goods from Iranian customs
  • Air freight to Dubai
  • Air transportation to Imam Khomeini Airport
  • Shipping goods as FCL and LCL to Iran and Dubai customs

last word

Phoenix Trading Company with 10 years of useful experience in the field of trade and having a commercial office with an experienced and Iranian team living in China, all services such as finding the right product and seller, negotiating, concluding a contract, inspecting goods, registering orders, warehousing, transportation And the clearance is done as soon as possible with minimum cost.

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