• Transit cargo insurance guarantees that the insurance company will cover any possible damages and losses that the products may suffer during transportation. Although it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended to be covered by an insurance policy to prevent incidents during importation. Security is an essential factor for successfully importing from China with full […]

  • On January 1, 2020, the IMO 2020 regulation will come into effect, through which the International Maritime Organization (IMO) aims to reduce the sulfur emissions from ships, which are harmful to the ozone layer. The question that arises among importers is whether this regulation will affect the cost of freight for goods. The IMO 2020 […]

  • Traceability in importation is a fundamental process within product quality control that is often not given the importance it deserves. We can define this process as the scheme that allows us to follow the phases of a product from its origin until it reaches the consumer. Traceability in importation is key to detecting where a […]

  • Asian culture is increasingly present in our lives, especially since doing business in China is no longer an exceptional activity. More and more companies are internationalizing their businesses, either by exporting or importing from China. However, doing business in China requires knowing certain aspects of that country, as dealing with a culture so different from […]

  • Textile companies in Asia are subject to various controls by suppliers and authorities to ensure the working conditions of employees, often in the spotlight, and to make sure their environmental impact is as minimal as possible. Many clothing and textile importers neglect to perform quality checks on their own because they consider this process unnecessary. […]

  • The Made in China 2025 Plan aims to shift the country from being the world’s leading low-cost factory to becoming a manufacturing industry with quality as its added value. This new strategy, driven by the Chinese government, seeks to restructure the industry to become a leader in technology by enhancing quality and efficiency over quantity. […]

  • The growing interest in organic foods highlights the unstoppable trend shift in our society. The new consumer profile increasingly cares about their diet, not only with a balanced diet but also by choosing organically grown products without pesticides or artificial chemical fertilizers. The healthy diet of the new consumer includes not only organic foods but […]

  • The low cost of manufacturing in China and its focus on specialization and quality are two key elements that make many entrepreneurs and business owners choose the Asian giant as a trading partner. Manufacturing in China and importing to Spain is an excellent option for marketing products with a good profit margin. However, before venturing […]

  • Avoid risks and get all import solutions in one company. Discover how our services can improve your business profitability and help it grow. Tariffs are the taxes paid by the importer according to the TARIC goods classification system. The tariff heading, the country of origin of the goods, and the country of destination are used […]

  • The letter of credit is a document where payment is withheld until the goods are shipped. It is a guarantee for both the importer and the supplier, who ensures payment. The banks of the importer and exporter hold the money during the process Thus, it equally protects both the exporter and the importer. Both are […]