Knowledge · Importer’s knowledge hub
A practical look at importing, production, documentation and working with partners in China and Taiwan — written by people who do it every day.
Customs and law · sourcing and purchasing · logistics, risk and negotiations
Behind the scenes of importing
01 / Customs, law and documents
Who pays, who bears the risk and what documents goods need before they go on sale in the EU.
01 / Article
How costs, risks and responsibilities are split between seller and buyer.
02 / Article
How to classify goods and check duty rates in the Polish tariff system.
03 / Article
Hidden customs traps: duty, VAT and certification of goods from China and Taiwan.
04 / Article
How the CE marking differs from the similar China Export mark — and how to tell them apart.
02 / Sourcing and purchasing
How to choose manufacturers, where low prices come from and when Taiwan beats China.
05 / Article
7 steps to effective sourcing in China and Taiwan — from design to product.
06 / Article
Where “astronomically low” prices come from and how price hits are really made.
07 / Article
More possibilities at reasonable — and often lower in the long run — costs.
08 / Article
Importing from China and Taiwan: what you gain, what to watch out for and how to prepare.
03 / Logistics, risk and negotiations
Choosing the transport route, managing risk and the culture of negotiating with partners in Asia.
09 / Article
How to choose the optimal route from Asia and minimise costs — right up to the last mile.
10 / Article
Importing A–Z without stress: the 5 most common mistakes of new importers.
11 / Article
The key to successful negotiations with Chinese and Taiwanese partners.
Frequently asked questions
If you’re just starting — with Incoterms 2020 and the article on the opportunities and risks of importing. Then move on to sourcing and customs formalities.
No. They are a practical introduction. A specific product always needs an individual analysis of requirements, rates and documents.
Yes. We can run the whole import or a selected stage — supplier sourcing, inspection, documents, transport or clearance.
We develop the knowledge hub as our practice grows. If a topic is missing, write to us — we’ll be happy to cover it.
Knowledge in practice
Tell us about your product. We’ll choose the scope of cooperation and agree the next steps.
See also
01 / Services
Supplier, quality, transport and documents.
02 / Services
CE, RoHS, REACH and documentation in Polish.
03 / How we work
Cooperation options, terms and rates.
04 / About us
Products, components and machinery from Asia.
