Public Ideas — Import help from China: suppliers, quotes, true landed cost

you mention VAT, are you importing into the UK or EU?

Have you thought about offering a "should I import this?" calculation before someone commits to buying anything? Lots of first-time importers see a low factory price and overlook shipping, duty, minimum orders and unsold stock. Helping them decide not to import a bad product could be as valuable as helping them find a supplier.