Importing from Alibaba to Spain

Importing from Alibaba

From Bullimporter, we not only help you import from Alibaba with complete control and security through Chinese suppliers and manufacturers that you provide to comply with the correct import procedure, but we also guarantee the verification of documents and certificates, the verification of the supplier or manufacturer, and the security of the logistics process, achieving a safe comprehensive import process that avoids possible scams and customs holds. Importing from Alibaba is easier than ever if you have a specialized importer and process integrator who complies with all regulations like Bullimporter and who has both their own inspectors and their own office in China. We offer door-to-door (DDP) services and everything necessary for our clients to not worry about the process and achieve maximum profitability in their imports from Alibaba.

To buy from Alibaba from Spain, you need to follow some steps and take into account some tips that we will give you below. If you’re wondering how to buy from Alibaba from Spain, here are the steps to follow:

• Registration and account verification
• Search for products that fit our budget with the expected quality.
• Filtering options (from product features to supplier badges and filters)
• Contact the supplier to reach an economic agreement based on the quantity to import.

These are the standard steps to take to buy from Alibaba from Spain, but we must consider all the problems that may arise in this import process with freight forwarders, customs, and sellers on this B2B platform.

Buying products from Alibaba and selling them in Spain is one of the most common practices among different companies due to the quality/price ratio of these products. This process can be done on one’s own (with the potential problems that may arise with customs, freight forwarders, suppliers, manufacturers, etc.) or executed through a specialized purchasing agent who takes care of the entire process and ensures the importation of Chinese products from Alibaba without any inconvenience.

Buying from Alibaba customs

One of the most concerning aspects for companies looking to import from Alibaba is customs holds. For a successful importation, you must carefully consider the required quality standards and certifications (CE, RoHS, REACH, etc.) since products that do not meet these standards cannot be freely imported into the European Union. Therefore, products that do not rigorously comply with these requirements may be held in customs, and you may risk losing your entire investment, as over 65% of imports are held in customs, and over 35% end up being destroyed.

The customs in Spain, when buying products from Alibaba, may detain the merchandise, and you will need to pay tariffs depending on factors related to the merchandise. If you are looking for a safe process to avoid losing your merchandise, contact us, and we will carry out the entire process safely for you.

To import from Alibaba, you’ll need to contact an Alibaba supplier that sells the product you need and consider all the quality standards and certifications required for the merchandise in the European Union.

You can find different suppliers on Alibaba, either “Gold Suppliers” or “Verified Suppliers”. Gold Suppliers pay a membership fee to be part of Alibaba and undergo a basic inspection to confirm the existence and documentation of the company. Verified Suppliers have been audited by an independent auditor.

In addition to this, you should consider the suppliers’ badges, response rate, reviews, and everything else necessary to ensure that your products arrive safely in Spain while maintaining the profitability of the investment.

If you’re wondering if Alibaba is reliable, the answer is yes, but with some things to consider. Buying from Alibaba is safe if we consider that the importer is the one who must comply with all the relevant regulations, not the manufacturer or supplier. If your Alibaba import to Spain complies with all the necessary regulations required for the process, purchasing from the platform is completely secure.

Before carrying out the import from Alibaba, you should consider the following factors:

• The agents involved in the logistics process (From Alibaba, to sellers, Chinese freight forwarder, Customs in both countries, Spanish freight forwarder…) and the possible problems that may arise in the process.
• Incoterms (International Commercial Terms): Costs and risks between the parties (seller – buyer) are defined in them, as well as their rights and obligations in the process.
• Quantities of merchandise, what you need and how to maximize profitability in the process.
• Certification standards in importation. Very important to avoid losing the merchandise, for which it is recommended to carry out the entire process through a specialized purchasing agent.
• Control circuits and the possibility of merchandise being detained in customs.
• Supplier badges and filters: Supplier badges and filters provide important information about the seller. This point is essential to consider when buying Chinese products as it will give us greater security in the process. The filters that can be found on Alibaba include certifications such as ISO, CE, CCC, ROHS, FCC, and EMC, as well as mechanisms such as Insurance trade, Gold supplier, product inspection, or Alipay.
• New regulations regarding electronic devices, batteries, and accumulators: If you want to import electronics from Alibaba, you will need to consider these new regulations. You can learn more about them in our importation service for electronics from China.

All the points mentioned are very important when making an importation, but additionally, we must verify that everything is correct and that as importers of the product, we comply with all authorizations, certifications, and requirements, especially in regulated sectors where an additional import license is needed.

What we offer as importers of Alibaba products to Spain

Absolute control of the importation process, and also:

1. Calculation of unit costs from your supplier to any point in Spain, knowing exactly the profit margin.
2. Clarification of all technical aspects to consider when importing, according to the type of product to be imported, necessary licenses, test reports, laboratory controls, etc.
3. Possibility of importing under our name, avoiding all documentary responsibility for the following 5 years after importation.
4. Possibility of importing with product liability insurance added, for greater peace of mind in the face of claims from your future customers.
5. Possibility of repeating the same operation for free and for life, for the same product and supplier or for different products and suppliers, becoming your purchasing department at zero cost.
6. Possibility of conducting the importation with all costs included in a single invoice.
7. Possibility of knowing that you are importing correctly.

Additionally, you can have specific management services, such as an inspection, supplier verification, or comprehensive services, allowing you to focus 100% on your business, enjoying peace of mind, convenience, and security. We will only bother you as much as necessary.