https://sourciavera.com/blog Guides for importing from China: supplier verification, inspection, customs and logistics, for buyers in the US and Latin America. en Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://sourciavera.com/blog/us-trailer-antidumping-countervailing-duties-china-what-importers-check https://sourciavera.com/blog/us-trailer-antidumping-countervailing-duties-china-what-importers-check Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Commerce ordered antidumping and countervailing duties on van-type trailers from China. Scope, cash deposits and what to ask suppliers and forwarders. https://sourciavera.com/blog/second-order-chinese-supplier-what-to-recheck https://sourciavera.com/blog/second-order-chinese-supplier-what-to-recheck Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) A repeat order from a Chinese supplier is not automatically safe. What to re-check: specification, price, producer, site, payment account and lead time. https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-track-chinese-factory-order-production-milestones https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-track-chinese-factory-order-production-milestones Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Six milestones to agree in writing for a Chinese factory order, the evidence to ask for at each one, the warning signs and what to do when a date slips. https://sourciavera.com/blog/us-ieepa-tariff-refunds-cape-importers-china-what-to-check https://sourciavera.com/blog/us-ieepa-tariff-refunds-cape-importers-china-what-to-check Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) CBP's CAPE tool processes IEEPA duty refunds for importers of record. Which entries qualify, who gets paid and what to ask suppliers and forwarders. https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-us-freight-late-october-2026-ocean-flat-air-rising-how-to-book https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-us-freight-late-october-2026-ocean-flat-air-rising-how-to-book Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) China–US freight: ocean rates high but flat as carriers cancel sailings, air rates rising. What to confirm with your supplier (data to Oct 22, 2026). https://sourciavera.com/blog/us-cbp-proposed-rule-low-value-imports-arrival-filing-bond-china-suppliers https://sourciavera.com/blog/us-cbp-proposed-rule-low-value-imports-arrival-filing-bond-china-suppliers Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) With de minimis suspended, CBP proposes that imports of $2,500 or less be filed on or before arrival, with a bond. What buyers from China should ask. https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexico-removes-asian-steel-suppliers-nonexistent-plants-what-buyers-check https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexico-removes-asian-steel-suppliers-nonexistent-plants-what-buyers-check Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Reported Oct 19, 2026: Mexico removed 1,000+ Asian steel supplier registrations after finding plants named in origin certificates did not exist. What to check. https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexico-mve-electronic-value-declaration-deadlines-importers-china https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexico-mve-electronic-value-declaration-deadlines-importers-china Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) October 31, 2026 ends the MVE transition in Mexico. From November 1 the electronic value declaration is mandatory in stages, by customs regime. Verified Oct 24. https://sourciavera.com/blog/hs-code-tariff-classification-chinese-supplier-mexico-what-to-ask https://sourciavera.com/blog/hs-code-tariff-classification-chinese-supplier-mexico-what-to-ask Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) The first six digits of a tariff code are shared worldwide, but Mexico's duty depends on the eight-digit fraction. What to ask a Chinese supplier. https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexico-customs-steel-mill-certificates-signatures-stamps-importers https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexico-customs-steel-mill-certificates-signatures-stamps-importers Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) A Mexican steel importer reports customs checking mill certificates for signatures and stamps. What buyers should ask suppliers before shipping. https://sourciavera.com/blog/cargo-insurance-shipment-from-china-who-buys-what-it-covers https://sourciavera.com/blog/cargo-insurance-shipment-from-china-who-buys-what-it-covers Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Who has to insure cargo from China under FOB, EXW, CIF and CIP, what the A, B and C clauses mean, what is excluded and what to do if goods arrive damaged. https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexico-customs-law-reform-undervalued-goods-seizure-importers https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexico-customs-law-reform-undervalued-goods-seizure-importers Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Mexico's Customs Law reform, published Oct 23, 2026, removes the 50% seizure threshold and takes effect January 1, 2027. What importers from China should keep. https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-nev-export-vat-rebate-9-percent-april-2027-buyers https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-nev-export-vat-rebate-9-percent-april-2027-buyers Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) China cuts the VAT export rebate on new energy vehicles from 13% to 9% from April 1, 2027. What it means for buyers and what to put in writing. https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-pay-chinese-supplier-wire-transfer-trade-assurance-letter-of-credit https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-pay-chinese-supplier-wire-transfer-trade-assurance-letter-of-credit Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) How to pay a Chinese supplier: what a wire transfer, Alibaba Trade Assurance and a letter of credit each protect, and what each leaves to you. https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexico-zero-tariff-vehicle-assembly-parts-who-qualifies https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexico-zero-tariff-vehicle-assembly-parts-who-qualifies Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Mexico removed the 10% duty on vehicle-assembly parts from 14 October 2026, but only for authorized assemblers. Who qualifies, who does not, and what to do now. https://sourciavera.com/blog/fob-exw-cif-ddp-chinese-supplier-quote https://sourciavera.com/blog/fob-exw-cif-ddp-chinese-supplier-quote Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) What FOB, EXW, CIF and DDP mean on a Chinese supplier's quote, who does what under each, and how to compare quotes that use different terms. https://sourciavera.com/blog/bill-of-lading-sea-waybill-chinese-supplier-before-paying-balance https://sourciavera.com/blog/bill-of-lading-sea-waybill-chinese-supplier-before-paying-balance Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) What a bill of lading, a sea waybill and a telex release mean, how each decides who can release your cargo, and what to check before paying the balance. https://sourciavera.com/blog/one-person-on-the-ground-in-china-import-decisions https://sourciavera.com/blog/one-person-on-the-ground-in-china-import-decisions Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Importing from China is an information problem. Eight mistakes remote buyers make, what a local person changes, how to choose one and when you don't need one. https://sourciavera.com/blog/case-study-guatemala-expandable-homes https://sourciavera.com/blog/case-study-guatemala-expandable-homes Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) A real sourcing case: two expandable container homes for a first test order in Guatemala. Climate upgrades, one-container math and a factory visit. https://sourciavera.com/blog/proforma-invoice-chinese-supplier-what-to-check https://sourciavera.com/blog/proforma-invoice-chinese-supplier-what-to-check Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) What a proforma invoice from a Chinese supplier should state, a table of the fields to check, and why the seller, the license and the bank account must match. https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-reduce-risk-buying-from-china https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-reduce-risk-buying-from-china Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) You can't remove the risk of buying from China, but you can match the checks to what a failed order would cost: a table by stage and a rule by order size. https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-supplier-verification-checklist https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-supplier-verification-checklist Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) A free printable checklist of 46 checks in six stages to run before you pay a deposit to a Chinese supplier. Download the PDF, no email needed. https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-many-suppliers-contact-china-compare https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-many-suppliers-contact-china-compare Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Send the same request to 5-8 Chinese suppliers, expect 3-5 replies, verify the best 2-3. A table to compare them fairly and a message you can copy. https://sourciavera.com/blog/best-dropshipping-platforms https://sourciavera.com/blog/best-dropshipping-platforms Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Best dropshipping platform? Depends on your model. Compare fees, free plans and delivery for 11 platforms (Shopify’s 2026 guide) and a margin example. https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-import-auto-parts-from-china-to-mexico https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-import-auto-parts-from-china-to-mexico Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) How to import auto parts from China to Mexico: what moves most, how to verify the supplier, which certifications apply and the real landed cost. https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-find-reliable-chinese-suppliers https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-find-reliable-chinese-suppliers Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) How to find reliable Chinese suppliers: where to look, how to filter before you reach out, verify before a deposit and run a small trial order first. https://sourciavera.com/blog/when-chinese-supplier-says-no-problem https://sourciavera.com/blog/when-chinese-supplier-says-no-problem Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Chinese supplier says "no problem"? It is rarely a technical confirmation. What it means, how it is misread both ways and how to get it in writing. https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-find-sourcing-agent-china https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-find-sourcing-agent-china Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Where real buyers actually find sourcing agents in China, the one warning that keeps repeating, and how to vet an agent before you hand over a deposit. https://sourciavera.com/blog/case-study-byd-seagull-spare-wheel-offset https://sourciavera.com/blog/case-study-byd-seagull-spare-wheel-offset Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) spare wheel: the supplier's first spec sheet had the wrong offset. How a stamped sheet caught the ET 30 vs CB 54.1 mix-up. https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexican-auto-parts-terminology-guide https://sourciavera.com/blog/mexican-auto-parts-terminology-guide Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Auto parts vs refacciones: Mexican Spanish terms, OEM/aftermarket vocabulary and search terms that match how Mexican buyers and Chinese suppliers talk. https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-shipping-fcl-lcl-air-comparison https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-shipping-fcl-lcl-air-comparison Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Compare FCL, LCL, and air freight from China: transit times, costs, and when each option makes sense for your order. https://sourciavera.com/blog/carbon-fiber-auto-parts-sourcing-checklist https://sourciavera.com/blog/carbon-fiber-auto-parts-sourcing-checklist Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Ordering carbon fiber auto parts from China? Real carbon vs carbon-look, wet layup vs prepreg, mold ownership and fitment: 8 checks before you pay. https://sourciavera.com/blog/oem-vs-odm-auto-parts-private-label-china https://sourciavera.com/blog/oem-vs-odm-auto-parts-private-label-china Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) OEM means your design, ODM the factory's. Which model fits your first private-label auto parts brand, what it costs and how to verify the factory's claims. https://sourciavera.com/blog/chinese-factory-visitor-playbook https://sourciavera.com/blog/chinese-factory-visitor-playbook Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) How Chinese factories prepare to host overseas buyers, from a real training document, including one rehearsed line about a trading company's office. https://sourciavera.com/blog/things-to-check-before-paying-supplier-deposit https://sourciavera.com/blog/things-to-check-before-paying-supplier-deposit Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) The deposit moment is when due diligence usually stops. The full checklist first — company records, factory vs. trading company, IP, and more. https://sourciavera.com/blog/before-building-hardware-product-in-china https://sourciavera.com/blog/before-building-hardware-product-in-china Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Before building hardware in China, check whether a supplier ecosystem for your product already exists — and verify it first. https://sourciavera.com/blog/can-you-order-from-alibaba-in-the-us https://sourciavera.com/blog/can-you-order-from-alibaba-in-the-us Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Yes: Alibaba.com is global and each supplier decides where it ships. For a US buyer the new part is customs, duties and delivery terms, not the ordering. https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-buy-wholesale-from-a-factory https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-to-buy-wholesale-from-a-factory Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) The real 6-step wholesale buying procedure: define specs, vet suppliers, calculate landed cost, and control quality before money moves. https://sourciavera.com/blog/why-amazon-fba-cheaper-than-alibaba https://sourciavera.com/blog/why-amazon-fba-cheaper-than-alibaba Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) An Amazon price below an Alibaba price rarely compares like with like: quantity, spec, unit, middleman margin. Six common reasons and how to check each. https://sourciavera.com/blog/minimum-order-aliexpress https://sourciavera.com/blog/minimum-order-aliexpress Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) AliExpress's own pages describe no platform-wide minimum order; each listing decides. How to check, what Buyer Protection covers, and when to look elsewhere. https://sourciavera.com/blog/buying-one-item-retail-alibaba-what-happens https://sourciavera.com/blog/buying-one-item-retail-alibaba-what-happens Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Buying one item on a wholesale site is a negotiated order, not a retail checkout. What the process looks like, how to read supplier replies, and what to write. https://sourciavera.com/blog/buy-single-product-alibaba-personal-use https://sourciavera.com/blog/buy-single-product-alibaba-personal-use Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) How to order from Alibaba for personal use: some suppliers sell one unit, many don’t. Find them, see what one item costs, and when AliExpress is simpler. https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-minimum-order-quantity-affects-small-businesses https://sourciavera.com/blog/how-minimum-order-quantity-affects-small-businesses Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) MOQ decides how much cash and stock a small business commits before its first sale. How to size it in months of stock, and what to try when it is too high. https://sourciavera.com/blog/what-mexico-imports-from-china-guangzhou https://sourciavera.com/blog/what-mexico-imports-from-china-guangzhou Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Mexico imported about $129.8 billion from China in 2024 (INEGI). Which products dominate, which are made in Guangzhou, and how wholesale buying works. https://sourciavera.com/blog/full-container-multiple-factories-china https://sourciavera.com/blog/full-container-multiple-factories-china Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Yes — it's called cargo consolidation. How to combine products from multiple Chinese factories into one container and calculate landed cost. https://sourciavera.com/blog/can-software-solve-counterfeit-goods https://sourciavera.com/blog/can-software-solve-counterfeit-goods Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) No — software can track information but can't verify human behavior. Why supplier verification and factory audits still matter. https://sourciavera.com/blog/video-call-vs-factory-photos https://sourciavera.com/blog/video-call-vs-factory-photos Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Photos can be staged, borrowed, or years old. A live video call is harder to fake — but only if you know what to look for. 5 checks that make it count. https://sourciavera.com/blog/signs-your-factory-is-a-trading-company https://sourciavera.com/blog/signs-your-factory-is-a-trading-company Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Cutting out a trading company can lower your price, but only if a real factory is behind the listing. 6 signs you pay factory price for a middleman. https://sourciavera.com/blog/questions-before-wiring-money-alibaba-supplier https://sourciavera.com/blog/questions-before-wiring-money-alibaba-supplier Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) 7 questions that take five minutes to ask and separate suppliers who answer directly from ones who dodge — before, not after, your deposit leaves your account. https://sourciavera.com/blog/documents-to-request-chinese-manufacturer https://sourciavera.com/blog/documents-to-request-chinese-manufacturer Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) The 8 documents that actually prove a Chinese supplier is who they claim to be — what to ask for yourself, and what requires someone on the ground to verify. https://sourciavera.com/blog/auto-parts-quality-checks-before-shipping https://sourciavera.com/blog/auto-parts-quality-checks-before-shipping Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Wrong fitment, understated wattage, coatings that fail in transit — the 6 checks that catch the auto parts failures we see most often out of Guangzhou. https://sourciavera.com/blog/set-vs-piece-moq-alibaba https://sourciavera.com/blog/set-vs-piece-moq-alibaba Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) A piece is one item; a set is a group sold as one unit. How the unit changes your MOQ and price, how to convert a quote to price per piece, and what to do next. https://sourciavera.com/blog/minimum-order-quantity-importing-from-china https://sourciavera.com/blog/minimum-order-quantity-importing-from-china Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) There is no single MOQ for importing from China. Who sets it, why it differs, how to work out what it ties up, how to check it and what to do next. https://sourciavera.com/blog/can-you-dropship-with-alibaba https://sourciavera.com/blog/can-you-dropship-with-alibaba Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Yes, you can dropship with Alibaba, but it is B2B. What badges and Trade Assurance cover, what we've seen in real supplier checks, and what to do next. https://sourciavera.com/blog/product-inspection-cost-before-shipment https://sourciavera.com/blog/product-inspection-cost-before-shipment Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) What actually determines the cost of a pre-shipment inspection in China: SKU count, test points, sampling, and report depth. Reference rate: $399/man-day. https://sourciavera.com/blog/independent-agent-vs-sourcing-company https://sourciavera.com/blog/independent-agent-vs-sourcing-company Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Compare an independent sourcing agent and a sourcing company in China by accountability, scope, supplier visibility, and evidence delivered. https://sourciavera.com/blog/direct-alibaba-or-sourciavera-transparent-sourcing https://sourciavera.com/blog/direct-alibaba-or-sourciavera-transparent-sourcing Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Buy directly on Alibaba or let SourciaVera manage it — either way, every step of your order should be traceable from your phone. https://sourciavera.com/blog/manufacturer-due-diligence-checklist-china https://sourciavera.com/blog/manufacturer-due-diligence-checklist-china Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Price, samples and a good video call don't show a factory stays reliable, solvent and compliant. The due diligence checklist that predicts it. https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-factory-verification-cost https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-factory-verification-cost Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) What actually determines the cost of a China factory verification: visit scope, location, number of production lines, evidence requested, and re-verification. https://sourciavera.com/blog/factory-audit-before-importing-mexico https://sourciavera.com/blog/factory-audit-before-importing-mexico Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) What is a factory audit in China and when does a Mexican importer need one? The difference between verification, inspection, and audit — with real costs. https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-supplier-verification-guide-mexico https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-supplier-verification-guide-mexico Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Complete guide: how to verify an Alibaba supplier from Mexico, how much it costs, and how to avoid the most common scams. https://sourciavera.com/blog/avoid-alibaba-scams-mexican-buyer https://sourciavera.com/blog/avoid-alibaba-scams-mexican-buyer Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) The 5 most common Alibaba scams affecting Mexican importers, and how to avoid each one step by step. Free due-diligence checklist included. https://sourciavera.com/blog/led-auto-parts-alibaba-scam-guide https://sourciavera.com/blog/led-auto-parts-alibaba-scam-guide Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) LED auto parts have their own scam patterns on Alibaba — mismatched wattage, counterfeit chipsets, and bulk shipments that don't match samples. https://sourciavera.com/blog/alibaba-supplier-red-flags https://sourciavera.com/blog/alibaba-supplier-red-flags Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) 9 Alibaba supplier red flags to catch before sending money. Spot these warning signs and avoid sourcing disasters. https://sourciavera.com/blog/sourcing-led-auto-parts-from-china https://sourciavera.com/blog/sourcing-led-auto-parts-from-china Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Sourcing LED auto parts from Guangzhou: find verified factories, meet US certifications, start small and scale. https://sourciavera.com/blog/real-factory-vs-trading-company-china https://sourciavera.com/blog/real-factory-vs-trading-company-china Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Real factory or trading company? Six clues to tell the difference and avoid paying a middleman's markup. https://sourciavera.com/blog/glossary-factory-verification-terms https://sourciavera.com/blog/glossary-factory-verification-terms Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Clear definitions of factory verification, audit, pre-shipment inspection, production supervision and sourcing agent — with prices and when each applies. https://sourciavera.com/blog/factory-supervision-companies-china-spanish-compared https://sourciavera.com/blog/factory-supervision-companies-china-spanish-compared Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Eight companies with Spanish service compared: who visits the factory,, published prices, video and how they charge. Data as of October 29, 2026. https://sourciavera.com/blog/trading-company-vs-factory https://sourciavera.com/blog/trading-company-vs-factory Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Trading company vs factory on Alibaba — what changes in price, quality, and who's responsible. When each makes sense. https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-inspection-companies-compared-latin-america https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-inspection-companies-compared-latin-america Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Published prices, Spanish, Latin America presence and who each is best for: QIMA, V-Trust, SGS, Bureau Veritas, HQTS and more. https://sourciavera.com/blog/big-order-supplier-capacity-risk-china https://sourciavera.com/blog/big-order-supplier-capacity-risk-china Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) An order 10x bigger than usual: prices rose, the factory ran out of capacity, and the cash ran out. What it means for you as a buyer. https://sourciavera.com/blog/is-alibaba-trustworthy https://sourciavera.com/blog/is-alibaba-trustworthy Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Is Alibaba trustworthy? An honest breakdown of what the platform protects and how to source from China safely. https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-factory-inspection-cost https://sourciavera.com/blog/china-factory-inspection-cost Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Factory inspection in China costs $399/man-day with SourciaVera. What's included, when you need it, and is it worth it? https://sourciavera.com/blog/got-scammed-on-alibaba https://sourciavera.com/blog/got-scammed-on-alibaba Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Zhang Peng (Miguel Lopez) Got scammed on Alibaba? 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