How to Verify a China Supplier (Before You Wire a Cent)

Supplier verification is the difference between a thriving business and a vanished deposit. Before you wire a cent, verify these five things.

1. Check the business license

Every legitimate Chinese factory has a unified social credit code. Ask for it, then verify it against the national database. A supplier who hesitates is a red flag.

2. Audit the factory, not the showroom

Some "factories" are actually trading companies with a rented showroom. A factory audit confirms production lines actually exist. Amazon FBA sourcing agents typically include this in their service.

3. Watch for the communication tells

Suppliers who push you to pay personal accounts, avoid written specs, or dodge video calls are high-risk. Real factories welcome scrutiny.

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