What makes ChinaAgent different from other China sourcing agents?
ChinaAgent is a group of specialist buyers rather than a single generalist agent. Each product group — apparel, electronics, toys, ceramics, footwear, hardware, furniture, jewellery — is handled by a buyer who works only in that category, based in the Chinese city where that category is actually manufactured. You keep one account manager while the correct specialist handles each line of your order.
Which Chinese wholesale markets do you cover?
Buying desks operate across 42 specialist wholesale markets in 26 Chinese cities, including Yiwu International Trade City, Guangzhou's Shisanhang and Zhongda fabric markets, Shenzhen Huaqiangbei electronics district, Shantou Chenghai toy market, Jingdezhen and Dehua ceramics, Zhuji pearl market, Hangzhou China Silk Town, Keqiao China Textile City, Wenzhou footwear and Foshan Lecong furniture market.
Can you invoice with or without VAT, and through Hong Kong?
Yes. ChinaAgent is a group of companies rather than a single entity. A VAT-registered mainland company handles large export factories with formal contracts, 13% VAT fapiao and export tax rebate. A non-VAT mainland company handles market stalls and small workshops that cannot issue a fapiao. A Hong Kong company handles international settlement — invoice and payment in USD, EUR or HKD, outside mainland FX controls. Each supplier is routed through whichever entity matches them, so a large factory order and a small market run can travel on the same consolidated shipment.
Do you handle quality control and inspection?
Yes. Inspections follow AQL sampling standards at pre-production, during production and pre-shipment stages, carried out by inspectors experienced in the specific product category. You receive written reports with photographic evidence, and we manage rectification with the supplier when a batch fails.
Can you consolidate orders from multiple suppliers?
Yes. Mixed-category orders from many suppliers are received into 17,000 m² of warehouse space, checked, labelled and consolidated into a single shipment — meaning one inspection, one set of export documents and one freight cost instead of many.
How does the $100 shipment credit work?
We hold a Freightos partner referral. When you book your first shipment through our referral link and it goes into transit, a $100 credit is issued against that account — and we pass it to you, applied to your shipment. It covers Air or Ocean bookings only (not Express or Truck), applies to a single shipment, and cannot be combined with other Freightos promotions. The freight calculator's cost bands are indicative estimates; the quote you receive from the carrier is the binding one.
What shipping options are available from China?
Sea freight in LCL or FCL configurations takes roughly 35 to 45 days, air freight around 7 days for urgent or small runs, and rail freight serves European destinations. Customs documentation, export clearance and door-to-door delivery are handled end to end.
What certifications can you arrange for export products?
Commonly required marks include CE, REACH and RoHS for the European market, EN71 and ASTM F963 for toys, and FDA compliance for food-contact goods. We check requirements before sampling begins, so a certification gap never surfaces after production.
Which product categories have a dedicated specialist buyer?
Eight specialist desks: apparel & textiles (Guangzhou, Keqiao, Humen), electronics (Shenzhen Huaqiangbei), toys & games (Shantou Chenghai), ceramics & porcelain (Jingdezhen, Dehua, Foshan), footwear & leather (Wenzhou, Haining), hardware & tools (Yongkang), home & furniture (Foshan Lecong) and jewellery & pearls (Zhuji, Guangzhou). Each buyer works only in that category, in the city where it is made.
How does ChinaAgent charge for sourcing?
You see the real factory quote from each competing supplier, side by side, plus a transparent service fee stated up front — not a marked-up product price. Established clients can also get flexible credit payment terms. Details: procurement & supply chain management.
Can you check whether a supplier is a real factory?
Yes. Supplier vetting covers business licence verification, production capacity checks, on-site factory audits and subcontractor tracing. We tell you when a "manufacturer" is really a trading company reselling someone else's line — before your deposit is paid.
Who runs ChinaAgent and where is it based?
ChinaAgent (China Agent Group) was founded by Yongle Li, who is still its CEO. He began sourcing in Yiwu International Trade City in 2007; the company was formally established in 2008 and is based in Yiwu, Zhejiang, with offices in every major Chinese sourcing city. Yongle still reviews escalations personally.
Can you store goods in China before shipping?
Yes. Goods are received into 17,000 m² of warehouse space, checked, barcode-labelled and held with three months of free storage, so you can buy when the price is right and ship when you need the stock. Details: inventory management & distribution.
