Resources
Sourcing Guides
Practical guides on China sourcing, US manufacturing, tariffs, and supply chain strategy.
Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Products: Who Pays and How Much
How anti-dumping and countervailing duties work on Chinese imports — which products are affected, how rates are determined, and how to check if your product has ADD/CVD exposure.
April 17, 2026
Tariffs & TradeHow to Calculate Landed Cost from China (Step-by-Step)
Step-by-step landed cost calculation for Chinese imports — FOB price, freight, duties, customs fees, and hidden costs most importers miss.
April 17, 2026
Tariffs & TradeIEEPA Tariffs on China: What Changed in 2025-2026
How IEEPA tariffs added a new layer of duties on Chinese imports in 2025-2026, on top of existing Section 301 tariffs — rates, legal basis, and what it means for your landed cost.
April 17, 2026
Tariffs & TradeSection 301 Tariff Rates by Product Category: Complete 2026 List
Complete breakdown of Section 301 tariff rates by product category — Lists 1 through 4B, current rates, and which HTS codes are affected.
April 17, 2026
Tariffs & TradeTariff Engineering: Legal Ways to Reduce Your China Import Duties
Legal strategies to reduce import duties on Chinese goods — tariff engineering, HTS reclassification, FTZs, duty drawback, and country-of-origin shifts.
April 17, 2026
China SourcingAlibaba Sourcing: What They Don't Tell You
The hidden realities of Alibaba sourcing — trading companies posing as factories, inflated MOQs, bait-and-switch pricing, and how to protect yourself.
March 30, 2026
Tariffs & TradeChina Tariffs in 2026: What Importers Need to Know
A practical guide to Section 301, IEEPA, and anti-dumping tariffs affecting Chinese imports in 2026 — rates, exemptions, and strategies to reduce your duty burden.
March 30, 2026
Sourcing StrategyThe Complete Guide to Product Sourcing in 2026
Everything you need to know about product sourcing in 2026 — channels, strategies, costs, and how to choose between China, US, and other manufacturing regions.
March 30, 2026
US ManufacturingHow to Find US Manufacturers for Your Product
How to find and evaluate US manufacturers using ThomasNet, trade shows, and other channels — plus why it's harder than you'd expect.
March 30, 2026
Sourcing StrategyHow to Read a Supplier Quote (And Spot Red Flags)
A line-by-line breakdown of supplier quotes — what every field means, how to compare quotes, and red flags that signal trouble.
March 30, 2026
Tariffs & TradeLanded Cost Calculator: The Real Cost of Importing from China
Factory price is only 40-60% of your landed cost. Here's a full breakdown of every cost that hits between the factory floor and your warehouse.
March 30, 2026
Managed SourcingWhy Your Business Is Overpaying for Commodity Supplies
How branded distributors mark up commodity products 40-60% over factory cost — and how mid-size businesses can access the same pricing large companies get.
March 30, 2026
China SourcingHow to Source Products from China in 2026: The Complete Guide
The complete guide to sourcing products from China in 2026 — from writing specs to shipping your first order. Covers Alibaba, 1688, tariffs, and avoiding common pitfalls.
March 30, 2026
Sourcing StrategySourcing Agent vs Doing It Yourself: An Honest Comparison
When does hiring a sourcing agent make sense? An honest breakdown of costs, benefits, and the modern alternatives to traditional sourcing agents.
March 30, 2026
US ManufacturingUS vs China Manufacturing: A Real Cost Comparison
An honest, numbers-based comparison of US vs China manufacturing costs — factory price, tooling, shipping, tariffs, and total landed cost.
March 30, 2026