Guided Imports

We begin by building a cost analysis on your product and identifying qualified suppliers from which to order samples. Our negotiators work on behalf of your company, finalizing all production agreements to bring you maximum savings.

After, we oversee the entire production.

Purchase agreements are prepared on your behalf. We keep a close eye on your production in order to provide you with live updates. Our inspectors perform quality checks to ensure your goods are being manufactured properly.

Then, we prepare your goods and ship them anywhere in the world.

Before your goods arrive at their destination, our team will photograph, pack, bundle and prepare all the necessary fulfillment requirements. Then, we ship your products anywhere they need to go, worldwide.

Sourcing

A Safer Way to Import from China

Let Guided Imports handle all aspects of your company’s operations in China. Our tried and true process and tactics enable us to locate the most qualified and reliable suppliers capable of manufacturing your products. Then, we manage everything on location in China on our client’s’ behalf.

Don’t get lost in a sea of back-and-forth correspondence with countless suppliers, never knowing which are actually qualified and honest. Let our experienced multilingual sourcing and manufacturing specialists handle it for you!

You’ll work with a dedicated account representative who is accountable to you. We’ll clearly organize all information for you so you can be in complete control of all the important details without getting bogged down in unimportant minutiae.

What to Expect

If you choose to work with us, here’s what you can expect:

• Simplicity & Honesty – if something simply can’t be done, we will tell you and explain why. If it can be done, we’ll tell you what it takes.
• Organization & Reporting – You are provided access to a live report that is constantly updated throughout the entire process. You will always know exactly what step we’re working on, what is going on with your order and what we need from you.
• Communication & Expertise – You’ll have one dedicated and experienced account representative, completely accountable to you. Our representatives have the experience and skills to determine exactly what it will take to make your order successful. You’ll be able to speak with your representative via email and over the phone, assuring you easy access to consult about any aspect of your order at any time. We are here for you.
• Involvement Options– Your level of involvement is entirely up to you. Clients who prefer a more hands-on approach will receive constant updates at every step of the process. Or, let us spare you the insignificant minutiae so you have more time to focus on the big picture. This allows for the micromanagers to stay updated, and gives the macromanagers the freedom to delegate without missing out on the important details.

What Not to Expect

It is important to manage your expectations, so here is what you should not expect:

• Making the impossible possible – We’re not miracle workers; we are still working with Chinese factories. If something cannot be done, we’ll tell you upfront without giving you the runaround.
• Getting the lowest price every time – You get what you pay for in China. If price is more important to you than quality, we’ll be happy to work to get you the lowest acceptable price. But our goal is a fair balance between price and quality, but always tailored to your specific needs. This means protecting you from being overcharged or undercharged, where suppliers sacrifice quality to make up for lost profit. Our negotiators and sourcing agents are the best in the industry, and we’re often able to uncover unexpected savings. But our commitment to quality and offering a personalized service mean we do not offer any “lowest price guarantees.”
• Product Design – We are not a design company, and neither are Chinese production factories. If you need something designed, we’ll most likely refer you to a qualified design company, as this is a service we do not offer.
• Lightning Fast Speed – While we take very seriously the importance of getting your goods made quickly, rushing orders will almost always lead to costly issues down the road. Remember, we want to do things the right way and limit your risk. Over the years we’ve perfected our process to move quickly and efficiently, but at the same time making sure not to hurry suppliers more than what can be expected as this almost always compromises product quality.
• A Risk Free Solution to a Guaranteed Investment – Using our services means you are hiring us to act as your purchasing department. There is no such thing as a risk free solution to purchasing from China. We’ll limit your risk as much as possible. But, nobody can reliably guarantee you profits — especially in China — without at least a little risk involved. This is a fact, but don’t let it deter you from doing business in China. Guided Imports is the most recommended sourcing & supply chain management company in the industry for a reason: we treat every order as if it were our own. We have the experience, expertise, and relationships to minimize your risk as much as humanly possible and will do so in every step of the process.

Quality Control Inspection Service

It’s the smallest price to pay to ensure you don’t potentially lose THOU$AND$ of DOLLAR$.

At Guided Imports we’ve teamed up with some of the best inspectors all over China to offer you, Guided Quality Control. Here's how it works:

• Choose the inspection you’d like us to perform
• Give us information on your product and factory
• We’ll arrange an inspector to visit your factory
• We’ll deliver a HIGHLY detailed quality control report to you, BEFORE you send your final payment to the factory.

Shipping

Unlike most freight forwarders, we don't have to work with 3rd party agents because our team is actually IN China.Having our headquarters in China means we always have control of your cargo from origin to destination. And not having to deal with 3rd party agents means we don't have the additional fees that are so often associated with other freight & logistics companies.

Product Validation

1. Estimated Manufacturing Costs
2. Order Quantity Pricing Breaks
3. Manufacturing Requirements
4. Mould Fees
5. Certification Fees
6. Potential Compliance Requirements
7. Estimated Shipping Fees (Air, Sea & Mixed)
8. Estimated Import Duties
9. All Landed Costs

Our Reports Tell You Everything You Need to Know To Answer The Most Important Questions:

• Does this product make sense to manufacture?
• What is the estimated timeline for production?
• Are there any red flags I should know about?
• Does this product require any certifications?
• What is the total landed cost of this product?

All information identified in Product Validation reports are estimates and subject to changes based on product specifications, supplier, and purchase date.

We will Deliver a Comprehensive Report to Your Inbox Detailing Every Aspect of Your Product & the Associated Costs
You will vastly reduce your risk and easily be able to decide if your product will be viable & profitable.

How to Get Started

1. Order your “Product Validation” package.

2. Tell us about your products. And we mean really tell us – the more specifications & details you give us, the more accurate your report will be.

3. Within 7 days we will send you comprehensive & complete report