How to verify a Chinese supplier before you pay a deposit
Licence, capacity, export history and a factory visit: what to check, and in which order.
Start with the licence
The business licence shows the registered scope. If it does not cover the product you are buying, ask why before going further.
Check capacity, not just the showroom
A showroom proves that samples exist. Capacity is about lines, staff and the orders already booked.
Ask for an export record
A supplier that already ships to your region will know the documents your market expects.
A profile online is a claim. A visit is evidence.
