Common questions
How much does a China sourcing agent cost?
The commission starts at 10% of the goods value and decreases on larger orders. Inspections, certification and shipping are paid separately. You see each amount before you pay.
What is the minimum order?
$2,000 and 50 units per item. We make exceptions for expensive goods, electronics, or when you take 10–20 different items from one supplier.
How do I pay?
Ready-stock goods are paid 100% upfront. Production to order is 30% upfront and 70% when the goods are ready (or 50/50).
- Wise, Payoneer or bank transfer
- USDT
- USD or EUR to a European account (adds 20% to the invoice)
How long does shipping take?
To the EU and USA, air takes 10–15 days and sea 25–45 days. To Ukraine, air takes 25–30 days, rail 45–55 days and sea from 65 days. The price depends on weight, volume and destination.
Can I order a sample first?
Yes. Factory search and a sample cost $100–300, depending on how complex the product is.
What happens if the factory is late?
We follow deadlines at every stage and tell you at once if a delay is likely, together with options to shorten it.
Is Chinese Tiger suitable for small European businesses sourcing from China?
Yes. We support small and growing European brands with wholesale orders starting from $2,000 and 50 units. We negotiate directly with factories, help with CE and ISO documentation, and coordinate delivery to European warehouses.
Can you inspect goods in China before shipping them to the EU?
Yes. Our team conducts on-site factory audits and pre-shipment quality checks in China to resolve any issues before goods leave the facility. Delivery to the EU takes 10–15 days by air or 25–45 days by sea, complete with customs support.
Do you work with Amazon sellers in the US?
Yes. Chinese Tiger sources products from Chinese manufacturers, arranges custom packaging and private labeling, and inspects each batch before dispatch. We coordinate air or sea freight directly to US Amazon FBA fulfillment centers or private warehouses.
Can Chinese Tiger ship bulk orders to Dubai and the UAE?
Yes. We search for verified factories, verify product quality on-site in China, and organize freight to the UAE. Send your product specifications through our contact form to get a calculation for sourcing and delivery.
Can Chinese Tiger handle sourcing, branding, and shipping for Amazon FBA in the US?
Chinese Tiger finds manufacturers on 1688 and private databases, coordinates custom packaging and branding, and inspects batches before release. We help with US compliance documents such as FDA and CPC, arranging DDP air (10–15 days) or ocean (25–45 days) shipments directly to US fulfillment centers. Minimum orders start from $2,000 and 50 units.
What sourcing and logistics services does Chinese Tiger provide for Dubai and the UAE?
Chinese Tiger negotiates factory pricing, arranges samples ($100–300), and inspects goods on site in China before dispatch. We coordinate air and sea freight to Dubai and the wider UAE for bulk orders starting from $2,000 and 50 units. Send your cargo specifications to our team to receive an exact freight calculation and timeline.