China Direct Supply List Lecture Notes

Overview

• Comprehensive step-by-step video tutorial for accessing direct supply links from China.
• Includes information on agents, tariffs, visas, and avoiding Chinese tariffs.
• Opportunity to start a business by importing goods, similar to how Amazon started.

Key Resources Provided

• Excel Sheet: Emails and contacts for vendors.
• Agent Information: How to get an agent to facilitate transactions.
• Tariffs: Explanation of tariffs and methods to avoid them.
• Tourism Visa: Information on a new visa for personal shopping in China.

Business Opportunities

• Potential to start importing fashion, makeup, jewelry, cosmetics, and designer goods.
• Custom orders available from manufacturers.
• No minimum orders required.

Process Overview

• Selecting Vendors: Use the provided spreadsheet, copy vendor contact information.
• Messaging Vendors: Contact vendors on WhatsApp, request catalogs.
• Catalog Browsing: Browse products by brand, category, or type.
• Order Process: Select items, screenshot, and send back to vendor.
• Payment: Typically done via PayPal.

Language Translation Tools

• Browser Extensions: Use Google Translate (Chrome) or Yugal Translator (Firefox) for page translation.
• Online Tools: Paste URLs into tools like Google Translate for page translation.

Shipping and Customs

• DDP Shipping: Door-to-door delivery with customs duties prepaid.
  • Advantages: No customer duties, faster, predictable costs.
• Avoiding Alibaba: Use specialized platforms like Gooddiy.com for jewelry sourcing.
• Visa-Free Shopping: New opportunity to shop in China without extensive paperwork.

Important Dates

• Price Increases: Shein and Temu prices rising on April 25th.
• Final Shopping Date: May 2nd.

Conclusion

• Urgency emphasized for starting e-commerce and leveraging current opportunities in China.
• Encouragement to take advantage of free resources provided for sourcing and importing goods.