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These practical import guides help businesses importing from China, sourcing products, managing suppliers, arranging freight and understanding customs requirements.

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China Import Guides
Updated July 2026: A practical guide for New Zealand businesses importing goods from China, covering sourcing, freight, customs clearance, GST, MPI risks, documentation, and final delivery.
China Sourcing
Updated July 2026: This guide explains how to check and verify a Chinese supplier before paying a deposit, including supplier type, business details, factory claims, trading companies, samples, contracts, payment risks, quality control, and warning signs.
Freight & Customs
Updated June 2026: This guide explains the difference between LCL and FCL shipping from China to New Zealand, including when each option makes sense, what costs to expect, and common mistakes NZ importers should avoid.

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In addition, our articles help New Zealand, Australian and international importers make better decisions before placing orders, paying suppliers or shipping goods. We cover China sourcing, factory checks, product inspections, sea freight, air freight, customs clearance, warehousing, consolidation, trade shows and import risk.

Whether you are importing for the first time or already buying from China, good information matters. As a result, these guides can help you make clearer decisions before you commit time and money.

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