Tag Archives: Furniture Import Costs

Knock-Down Furniture from China: What Buyers Need to Specify

Furniture · Specification Knock-down furniture is not a compromise on quality — it is a design decision that changes your freight cost, your container count, and your defect rate. Buyers who specify it well save money on every shipment. Buyers who leave it to the factory’s default often find out why only after the first […]

Payment Terms for China Furniture Orders: What Buyers Need to Know

Sourcing · Finance & Risk Before a single piece of furniture leaves the factory, money changes hands. How it changes hands — when, how much, and under what conditions — shapes your risk, your cash flow, and your relationship with the supplier. Most buyers accept the first terms they are offered. Understanding what those terms […]

The Real Cost of Importing Furniture from China

Sourcing Guide The factory price is the number buyers remember. It is rarely the number that matters. Between FOB Foshan and goods-in at your warehouse, a furniture order typically picks up 25–65% in additional costs — more for markets with high import tariffs. Here is what those costs actually are, and how to plan for […]