Sourcing Agent Cost Guide (PDF)
What a China sourcing agent really costs: the 3 fee models, what 5-8% commission covers, hidden markups and the 5 questions to ask. Free PDF.
Sourcing Agent Fee Calculator
Compare a transparent 5-8% sourcing agent commission with a hidden factory markup and see how much you save on your next China order.
Free RFQ Template (Excel)
Free RFQ template (Excel) for sourcing from China: inquiry form, line-item spec sheet and 10 commercial clauses. One file, comparable quotes.
Supplier Quotation Comparison Template
Free supplier quotation comparison template in Excel: 6 suppliers side by side, landed cost per piece calculated for you, plus a weighted scorecard.
Oversized Cargo Shipping Checker
Free oversized cargo checker: enter piece size, weight and postcode for the lane, the chargeable weight and the rate band your pallet or crate falls in.
Landed Cost Calculator
Free landed cost calculator for importers: unit price, freight, duty, VAT, clearance and sourcing fees, giving your true per-unit cost and margin.
Free Inspection Report Template
Free pre-shipment inspection report template (Excel): report header, AQL standard, 6 checkpoints, defect log, photo index, PASS/FAIL. ISO 2859-1.
Pre-Shipment Inspection Checklist
Free pre-shipment inspection checklist: 51 checks covering factory, quantity, packing, appearance, function, labels and sampling. Use online or print.
China Freight Cost Calculator
Work out the chargeable weight for your shipment, compare sea, air and express transit times, and get a real door-to-door quote from our rate card.
Freight Class Calculator
Free freight class calculator: enter carton size and weight to get cubic feet, density in PCF and the NMFC class from the 2025 density scale. No sign-up.
China Factory Audit Checklist (Excel)
Free China factory audit checklist in Excel: 84 checks on licences, capacity, QC, materials, testing and safety, plus an automatic audit score.
Export Certification Requirements Lookup
Check the certifications your product needs to export from China to the US, EU and UK — 16 categories, FCC, CE, RoHS, UKCA, CPSIA. Free Excel.