Tradesplain Guides

Actionable, no-fluff guides for sourcing managers, Amazon sellers, and SMB importers. Every guide follows the same formula: 1) the question, 2) the data, 3) the decision matrix.

How Much Does It Cost to Import from China
A full cost breakdown — product price, freight, duties, last-mile, and the fees most importers forget.
Cost
What Is MOQ and How to Negotiate It
Minimum order quantity explained. When to push, when to walk, and the exact phrasing that works with Chinese factories.
Procurement
Import from China to Brazil
Duties, NCM codes, ICMS, and the carrier landscape. Updated for 2026 customs rules.
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Import from China to Germany
EU CE marking, DE customs, and the 2026 CBAM carbon tax. Specific to Germany.
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Import from China to India
BIS, CDSCO, and the customs duty stack. How to actually get goods cleared in India.
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Import from China to Mexico
USMCA-era rules of origin and the IMMEX program. When Mexico is the right staging point.
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Import from China to Nigeria
SONCAP, Form M, and the practical reality of Lagos customs.
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Import from China to Saudi Arabia
SABER, SASO, and the GCC customs union. 2026 rules.
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Import from China to UAE
Jebel Ali free zone vs mainland. The choice that decides your margin.
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Import from China to UK
Post-Brexit UKCA, customs duty, and VAT. Updated for 2026.
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