FAQs

1. Why should our company consider sourcing in China?
Today, manufacturing products in China is often a competitive advantage. Many medium and small companies are sourcing products from China and almost any manufactured items can be made in China. In general, products that will produce the most savings are those with high labor and materials costs, and low transportation costs.

2. How long does it take to source products from China?
In most cases, US China Partners can identify the right source in less than 3 months. For more complicated products, it can take up to 9 to 12 months.

3. Who determines which factory will be used?
US China Partners will present a handful of qualified suppliers to the customers and together we will select the most qualified source according to our customers' guidelines.

4. What can US China Partners do for U.S. based manufacturing business?
To be competitive, most U.S. based manufacturers would consider both the advantages and disadvantages of making their products in China. US China Partners acts as an advisor for the customers to determine the feasibility of outsourcing their manufacturing to China, either gradually or completely.

5. Can I visit with the supplier in China?
It is not uncommon that US China Partners visit the factories with our customers. USCP encourages our customers to take a tour of the factory to ensure their quality requirements are met.

6. How do I request a sample to be quoted in China?
If you seriously consider sourcing your products in China, please send three sets of the following items:

Samples of the product
Technical drawings of the product
Special requirements and materials specifications
Volume in units and Lead Time requirement
Current Costs and Target Price of the product
Packaging requirements

Please send the information to:

Savio S. Chan
President and CEO