CSIC: best of October 2013
The CSIC* is a non-profit organization that provides information to buyers on how to do safer sourcing in China. It also helps buyers to solve issues they could have with some suppliers. All buyers can contact the CSIC experts from the CSIC website in order to receive advices.
Check out China Sourcing Information Center (CSIC) articles selection!
Why is my domestic supplier charging China VAT?
This is a case study following a question received by the CSIC experts. “We have purchased goods from a UK supplier, which are manufactured in China. Our UK supplier […] has supplied the goods ex-works […]. Our UK supplier is charging VAT on the goods and, at the same time, so is our shipping agent. It doesn’t seem logical to pay VAT twice?”. Read this article
How to lower my exposure to risks when sourcing?
First of all we all should carefully select the supplier to work with. Then we should always verify the goods before their shipment. The rest of the tips are available in the article.
Can I get a VAT rebate on my China purchase?
This topic is quite complex. It is possible however it only worth it for high value orders, In the article there are some tips on how to get the rebate with contacts! Read this article
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