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Buying from China, explained.
Dated, sourced guides written from the factory floor. Every duty figure carries its source and the date we checked it.
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Updated Oct 15, 2026
Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Goods: What Business Buyers Need to Know
How US anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese goods work: cash deposits, importer liability, scope rulings, evasion and how to check a product.
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Updated Oct 15, 2026
Canton Fair 2027: a planner for US business buyers
Expected Canton Fair 2027 dates, what each phase sells, badges and visas, factory visits near Guangzhou, and how to follow up after the fair.
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Updated Oct 15, 2026
China Tariffs in 2026: A Dated Tracker for US Importers
What US importers pay on Chinese goods in 2026: IEEPA refunds, Section 122, the new Section 301 tariff, Section 232, de minimis and expiring exclusions.
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Updated Oct 15, 2026
Foshan Furniture Market: A Buyer's Guide for Hotels, Restaurants and Offices
Where Foshan's furniture is made and sold, how to visit Lecong and the factory towns, when to go, and how to compare, sample, inspect and ship to the US.
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Updated Oct 15, 2026
Furniture Import Duties from China in 2026: What Each Type Pays
How US duties on Chinese furniture stack up in 2026: Section 301, the 12.5% forced-labor tariff, Section 232 and anti-dumping orders, by type and material.
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Updated Oct 15, 2026
Hotel renovation and new-build FF&E from China: a buyer's guide
How to source hotel FF&E from China: brand standards and PIPs, spec sheets, mock-up rooms, container planning, US compliance and the duty traps to avoid.
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Updated Oct 15, 2026
How to Import from China to the USA in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses
How businesses import from China to the USA in 2026: finding and checking a factory, samples, payment, inspection, shipping, US customs, duties, delivery.
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Updated Oct 15, 2026
New restaurant fit-out checklist: what to buy, and what to source from China
A restaurant fit-out checklist by area: what to buy, what's commonly sourced from China, what to keep local, and what health and fire inspectors expect.
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Updated Oct 15, 2026
What Not to Import from China in 2026 (and What's Still Worth It)
Ten categories where anti-dumping orders, Section 232 or US safety rules wipe out the China price in 2026, and the categories that still make sense.
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