Product Sourcing & Supplier Verification in China
We organize sample purchasing, inspection, and delivery, and provide a turnkey import cost calculation for your product
Looking to find the right product, supplier, or manufacturer in China?
We’ll do it for you with guarantees
Who Benefits from Our Sourcing Services
Cost of Product and Factory Search Services
| Search Service Packages | Trial (services without payment) | Standard (paid services) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Search | simple product, up to 5 SKUs | complex product, multiple items |
| Negotiations | by company staff, online | by company staff, on-site visit possible (optional) |
| Supplier Audit | basic, online | audit with inspector’s visit possible (optional) |
| Work Report | yes, with turnkey product cost calculation | yes, with turnkey product cost calculation |
| Turnkey Delivery Calculation | includes turnkey logistics calculations | includes turnkey logistics calculations |
| Sample Order Service | service without payment (excluding sample cost) | individual terms |
| Search service cost* | services without payment | from $250 |
Search Completion Timeframes
How the Search Works
A detailed step-by-step action plan
We Find Everything We Search For. But We Don’t Search for Everything
Products We Cannot Assist With:
To build a business with China, you don’t need to know the language
Chinese manufacturers: trust but always verify
Searching multiple manufacturers at once
Chinese manufacturer audit
Sample purchasing and testing service
Final project calculation
You make project decisions based on clear math, not assumptions.
Our Case Studies on Product and Supplier Sourcing in China
How to Find Products in China Without Leaving Your Country and Without Extra Costs
We Search on Chinese Marketplaces
Finding a reliable supplier in China from abroad is a complex and risky endeavor.
Without a local presence, securing quality products at fair prices is nearly impossible for most.
Entrepreneurs often consider costly business trips involving flights, hotels, and translators, which drain both budget and time.
However, there is a better way to source without these overheads.
We provide a professional local solution, allowing you to find the right products without risks, losses, or the need to travel.
The Easy China Business Team
Our team brings over a decade of expertise in professional negotiations and factory inspections.
Our database includes 2,000+ verified manufacturers, supported by regular attendance at major industry exhibitions and markets.
We have helped thousands of satisfied clients worldwide establish stable and profitable import channels from China.
While you focus on growing your business, we handle the entire search and verification process—ensuring a fast, reliable, and transparent experience.
Comparison of Methods for Finding Products and Factories in China (CSSI)
| Search Method | Typical time to shortlist | Direct cost (out-of-pocket) | Hidden cost / risk level | CSSI (0–100) | What drives the score? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independently online via Chinese marketplaces | 1 day – ∞ | from $0 | High | 38 | Limited supplier verification and QC proof; higher fraud/quality variability risk |
| Through a local intermediary / agent in China | from 7 to 14 days | from $100+ | Medium–High | 62 | Faster access, but transparency, enforceability, and QC coverage vary by agent |
| With Easy China Business | 1–14 days | project-based service fee* | Low | 88 | Structured supplier verification + QC checkpoints + predictable scope and communication SLA |
| Personal trip to China | 10–30+ days (planning + travel) | from $1,800+ | Medium | 74 | Strong firsthand control, but expensive, slower, and hard to scale as a repeatable process |
CSSI Calculation Methodology
How It Is Calculated
- Each criterion is scored 0–5 (0 = weak coverage, 5 = strong coverage with evidence).
- CSSI = Σ(Scoreᵢ / 5 × Weightᵢ × 100)
Criteria and Weights
- Supplier Authenticity Check (Due Diligence) — 20%
- Quality Control Coverage (QC) — 15% (PPI / DUPRO / PSI / CLS + reporting)
- Cost Predictability — 15%
- Payment Security — 10%
- Commercial and Contractual Protection — 10%
- Speed to Shortlist — 10%
- Communication and SLA (Service Level Agreement) — 10%
- Scalability — 10%
What “5/5” Means (Evidence)
How We Search for Reliable Manufacturers in China
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Sourcing Service
How is the product sourcing carried out in China for my company?
How to find a manufacturer in China if I only have a photo of the product?
How does the initial factory selection process work?
What guarantees do I get when sourcing a supplier in China?
How long does it take to find a factory in China?
What is included in the report on found suppliers?
Do you have any restrictions on products for sourcing?
Is free product sourcing in China possible?
Why is it beneficial to entrust you with factory sourcing in China?
How to verify the reliability of a Chinese factory?
Is it possible to order product samples from the manufacturer?
How many suppliers will be offered for cooperation?
Can cooperation continue after sourcing?
Do you offer a separate service for purchasing and inspecting product samples?
How to Find the Necessary Product Directly from a Chinese Manufacturer?
The workflow begins with the creation of a technical specification for product sourcing, detailing the project requirements: desired batch size, branding needs, production or procurement lead times, payment terms, quality audit specifics, destination country, and customs clearance preferences. Based on this initial data, we search for several factories, conduct reputation audits, compile detailed product information, and provide comprehensive production/delivery timelines. We estimate all planned costs, including logistics and customs clearance, to help the Client understand the project's unit economics and make an informed launch decision.
Free Product Sourcing in China & Economic Calculation
Free product sourcing in China for up to 5 SKUs identifies the range of purchasing prices, MOQs, timelines, and potential risks. A "turnkey" estimate reveals the final cost per unit delivered to the Client's warehouse. Decisions are made based on hard data: whether to launch now, adjust the supply route, increase the batch size for better pricing, or postpone — all without any initial financial investment.
How to Prepare for Factory Sourcing in China
- SKU & Specifications: materials, dimensions, critical tolerances, quality requirements, and product/packaging branding details.
- Purchasing Plan: sample procurement, trial batches, quarterly/seasonal volumes, and preferred Incoterms (EXW/FOB/CIF/DDP).
- Reference Images: including logo placement; photo-based sourcing in China accelerates the process and ensures higher accuracy in finding equivalents.
- Quality Audit Checklist: defining what to check in samples and during shipment (AQL standards, materials, labeling, packaging).
Product and Manufacturer Sourcing in China: Where and How
First and foremost, we utilize our proprietary database of factories developed over 11+ years with a proven track record. If the required supplier is not in our database, we turn to industry catalogs, trade fairs, image-based queries, and official registry checks. we request videos/photos of production lines, verify capacities, and check export histories to filter out middleman trading companies. Quotes are collected based on specific volumes and timelines, with customization and packaging options included.
Step-by-Step Process: From Brief to Delivery
- Briefing & Niche Segmentation: creating a shortlist of factories for each SKU.
- Primary Selection: verifying registration, licenses, production capacities, and excluding intermediaries.
- Request for Quotation (RFQ): obtaining prices based on volumes, MOQs, production times, customization options, and payment terms.
- Validation & Audit: comparing price/time/quality parameters and performing in-depth reputation checks.
- Samples & Trial Batch: conducting tests based on the checklist and adjusting technical specifications.
- Contracting & Quality Control: performing pre-production, during-production, and pre-shipment inspections.
What is Included in the Turnkey Project Calculation
- Prices from 3-5 verified factories for each SKU, Incoterms delivery options, branding possibilities, production lead times, and media files.
- Planned Logistics Calculation: freight costs, additional packaging/labeling expenses, insurance, duties, and customs fees.
- Project Unit Economics: the final cost per SKU unit including all associated expenses up to the Client's warehouse.
- Optimization: recommendations on batch size, routing, packaging, Incoterms, and payment methods to improve profitability.
Factory Verification & Risk Mitigation
We conduct comprehensive legal and production audits, document detailed specifications in the contract, and schedule production-stage inspections. We strictly monitor labeling, packaging, and adherence to the quality checklist.
How to Request a Free Calculation for Your Volume
- Submit your data: SKU count, target volumes, preferred delivery terms, destination city, and labeling requirements.
- Attach reference photos or technical sketches.
- Receive results within 1-14 days (depending on category complexity) — a factory comparison and a detailed project calculation.
Summary: Professional product and factory sourcing in China with a "turnkey" calculation provides transparent mathematics — the final cost of each SKU is visible before the purchase begins. Launch decisions are made based on data without upfront costs, while we handle the entire operational part.