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Spain is an exporting country, but imports still exceed exports. The most imported products from Asia come from China, but other countries like India and Vietnam are also important suppliers from the East. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism publishes the official foreign trade data each year. Thanks to their statistics, we know that […]
Imports from China must be planned well in advance, taking into account all the details to avoid delays in shipments. It is essential to coordinate the supply chain and administrative processes meticulously, as well as other aspects such as the country’s holidays. The logistics of imports from China involve many parties. Manufacturer or supplier, freight […]
On January 1, the new Incoterms 2020 will come into effect, the most widely used rules in international trade that every importer should know. Their use is accepted in sales operations worldwide. Choosing the right one helps avoid conflicts, litigation, and financial losses. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) created the Incoterms to facilitate understanding […]
One of the first steps every company must take before starting to import from China is to search for and verify the supplier they will work with. This task can be much more complex than it seems at first glance, as China is a vast country with a large number of manufacturers and suppliers to […]
Registering your own brand and, if applicable, a patent is the best way for entrepreneurs who manufacture and import from China to protect their intellectual property rights, both for product designs and for packaging or logos. A registered trademark has legal recognition at the international level so that no one can counterfeit or copy your […]
The certificate of conformity is a relevant document when importing from China, as it is related to quality control. Known as CoC, it is a declaration that ensures that goods imported into the European Union are approved. Once it is verified that the product to be imported meets the requirements demanded by the regulations or […]
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 […]
