Match the parties
Ask for the Chinese legal company name and unified social credit code, then check the registration in China’s National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System. A trading company can be a legitimate seller; the important question is which entity signs the contract and receives payment.
Compare the business name, address and bank beneficiary with the quotation and contract. Treat a last-minute change of bank details as a reason to pause and verify using a previously confirmed contact channel.
Test the order, not just the supplier profile
Document materials, dimensions, tolerances, packaging, labeling and acceptable defects. Request a sample and agree how it will be compared with production. For a larger order, specify an independent inspection, access to the factory and what happens after a failed inspection.
Keep communication, payment and dispute records. A business registration confirms a record exists; it does not guarantee that the goods, production capacity or export documents meet your requirements.
Rules, carrier charges and marketplace terms can change. Check the current requirements for your product and destination before payment.
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