Journal
Field bearings for importing from China.
What we wish someone had explained to us plainly, early on. Short bearings, no jargon, drawn from what we see on the ground.
Canton Fair, autumn 2026: dates, phases and how to prepare
The 140th edition runs from 15 October to 4 November 2026, in three themed phases. Knowing which one covers your product is what keeps the trip from being wasted.
Read the bearingEXW, FOB, DDP: who pays what, and how far
The Incoterm decides where the supplier’s responsibility ends and yours begins. Pick it at random and you discover costs on the dock.
Read the bearingQuality control is won before loading
A defect found at the factory gets fixed. The same defect found on the dock in Europe is paid for in full.
Read the bearingThe Canton Fair, or thirty thousand factories in a few days
Twice a year, most of China’s export industry gathers in one place. Well prepared, it is a shortcut of several months.
Read the bearingCustoms duty and VAT: what really lands on arrival
The factory price is not the landed cost. On entry into the EU, two lines almost always get added: customs duty and VAT.
Read the bearingHow long, really, from sample to container
"When do I get delivered?" The honest answer is three blocks you add up, not one magic number.
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