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China Supplier Verification Checklist

A practical PDF pre-payment checklist for small importers sourcing products from China.

Before you pay a Chinese supplier, use this checklist to review the company, payment details, supplier claims, quote or PI, and key risk signals.

What's inside

11 practical supplier checks

  • Supplier basic information
  • Business license check
  • Online supplier profile check
  • Manufacturer or trading company review
  • Product and order detail check
  • Quote or PI consistency check
  • Payment risk check
  • Supplier evidence check
  • Document mismatch check
  • Final red flag checklist
  • Supplier risk score
Designed for

Small importers and online sellers

This checklist is designed for small importers, online sellers, Amazon sellers, Shopify store owners, Etsy sellers, and first-time buyers sourcing products from China.

Disclaimer: This checklist is for general informational purposes only. It does not guarantee that a supplier is legitimate, safe, or suitable for your order.