Who this checklist is for
First-time importers who want a proven order flow without paying for a sourcing agent yet — and experienced buyers who want a second pair of eyes on their process. Every checkpoint comes from live market work in Yiwu, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, cross-checked against buyer-side inspection reports.
Want the deeper context behind each checkpoint? Start with How to Import from China, or our field notes on sourcing scams we've caught and safe payment terms.