How to effectively source from multiple Chinese suppliers simultaneously?

    For the big buyers or importers, it's not difficult to purchase from multiple suppliers at one time because each supplier could at least fill up a 20 ft container, the customs clearance and logistics are comparably easier. But to those start-up companies,they usually test the markets with small orders, indicating that they need to purchase different products from different suppliers with trial orders at one time. In such cases, the domestic logistics management,lead time control, delivery time control, stocking, warehousing, and customs clearance etc are rather complicated.So how do we make an easier and more effective sourcing from different Chinese suppliers simultaneously when the order is not big enough?

    First of all what we need is a reliable and experienced Chinese partner or purchasing agent like STIN. The ones with direct export license will be much better as they can export and clear the customs directly upon request. An excellent partner or agent can well consolidate all your shipments at one time, coordinate the lead time and delivery time, arrange domestic logistics, control the business risks, arrange warehousing and clear the customs on time etc.

     Secondly, it's vital to control the lead time and delivery time of each shipment. The ones with longer lead time should be paid earlier. All the consolidated shipments shall be delivered to a designated warehouse in China. Any delay of one shipment will result in the delay of whole order, which may cause an unexpected stocking or warehousing cost in China as well.

    Thirdly, all the documents for customs clearance have to be prepared in advance for consolidated orders, each shipment may require different documents for customs clearance. For example, some products are made from wood, then a special fumigation certificate is required in order to clear the customs.

    Last but not the least it's necessary to choose the appropriate transportation way, whether to ship by sea, air or express, depends on the total shipping cost and the specific need from each client. STIN has rich experience in sourcing and consolidating different shipments for her clients in Mainland China, please feel free to ask us any question related. 

The Top 10 China Sourcing Websites or Platforms

         According to STIN sourcing experience, here is the top 10 sourcing platforms or websites for foreign clients in China.

1.Alibaba 
Website: www.alibaba.com
Headquarter: Hangzhou, China
 
If you know Chinese, you can find more real factories on their Chinese version: www.1688.com

2.Made-in-China
Website: www.made-in-china.com
Headquarter: Nanjing, China

3.Global Sources
Website: globalsources.com
Headquarter: Hong Kong

4.DHgate
Website: www.dhgate.com
Headquarter: Beijing, China

5.HC360
Website: www.hc360.com
Headquarter: Beijing, China

6.GongChang
Website: www.gongchang.com
Headquarter: Zhengzhou, China

7.China Suppliers
Website: www.en.china.cn
Headquarter: Beijing, China

8.HKTDC
Website: www.hktdc.com
Headquarter: Hong Kong
 
9.DIYTrade
Website: www.diytrade.com
Headquarter: Hong Kong
10.ECVV
Website: www.ecvv.com
Headquarter: Shenzhen, China

STIN is striving to be the largest sourcing service company and her mission is to save you more time, cost and energy, reducing the risks in your business in China !

Tips for drafting a formal contract in China

We just received a report from a potential Brazilian client this weekend, complaining that they were cheated by a Chinese company below and lost more than 150000 USD:
Inner Mongolia Topstar Chemical Co., Ltd

We found that the key business proof -- the formal purchase contract signed between the client and the Chinese supplier was a fake one. It is almost impossible for the client to take any legal action against this supplier with such a fake contract in China.

How to identify and sign a formal contract with your Chinese partners ? Here are the tips for your reference:
 
1. Verification of the contracting parties.
We found that the supplier address on their contract signed was NOT specific and it does not exist in China. It’s very important to verify whom you’re going to deal with in China before the signature of any formal contract. The full company name and address on the contract should be the same from their Business License in China. Here is one of the typical Business License issued by local government authorities in China:

Their registered full name, address, business scope and legal representative etc can be checked out on the Business License in China.
 
2. Paging seal
All the important formal contracts have paging seals to prevent the change of pages. Here is the example of paging seal:  

Paging seal (cross-page seal), also referring to the seal on the perforation, is an official seal spanning across the contract pages, the purpose of cross-page seal is to prevent the unilateral change of the contract.
 
3. Verification of the signatory
In China, the right signatory of any legal contract must be the legal representative of the company, if it’s not signed by the legal representative, then the authorization of the signatory must be verified first. The legal representative name can be checked out on their Business License as well.
 
We noted that lots of clients signed the contract with some ‘none-exist’ guys here in China as some Chinese suppliers normally use ‘fake names’ to sign the contract and then they will have trouble when come to any trade dispute later. For example, over 60% of the small exporters used the created English names to sign a contract in China when they sign a contract with their clients, say, Lucy, Simon, John, Lily, Leo etc, please note that only Chinese names can be regarded as legal in China when come to lawsuit.
 
4. Verification of Company Seal
In China, all the legal contract must be stamped with a formal Company Seal.
All the legal company seal is in round shape and red, here is the example:

But some professional scammers normally use a created company seal to sign the contract, say, this one:

5. Verification of contract terms
All the terms, covering payment, quality control, order details, lead time, package, shipping terms, after-sale terms etc must be well stipulated before the signature of the contract.
 
6. Language issue
China is NOT an English speaking country, if you are going to take any legal action against your supplier in China, you’d better consult a local consultant here in China and sign a bi-lingual contract if your order is very big.
 
If you have any question regarding doing safe and smooth business in China, please feel free to ask us any question related. Our mission is to save you more and reduce the risks in your business in China ! 

Basic Due Diligence Work for Sourcing from China

Below are some procurement recommendations :

1.Verify the name and address of the company, the manufacturing address, phone number and fax number. Cross-reference this information and the company name against other trade sites to ensure that the information is the same including contact names. Conduct a Google search on the company and their address to figure out if you could find additional information or additional suppliers that supposedly operate under the same contact information.You can also use a third-party company verification service to check them out in a professional way.

2.Refuse to deal with generic e-mail addresses like hotmail or yahoo. Only deal with specific company addresses. If the e-mail address is similar to sales01 or sales02 etc. I would assume that they are a reseller and not a manufacturer. Resellers tend to have offices of people surfing Alibaba etc, all day long trying to contact people. Conduct a whois search on the supplier's web-address. Verify the information.

3.Call the supplier at the provided phone number several times and inquire about the company and the person. Ask who is in charge and ask to speak with him. Ask your contact to send along information on the company including maps to their manufacturing site.

4.Ask for references in the USA or any other developed country, preferably the references from your own country. Require them to provide a contact name, company name, title, address and phone number. Follow-up with the references in person--not via e-mail. Ensure that they are valid references.

5.Inform the supplier that you will be visiting their location for a factory tour. Evaluate their response. It is best to hire someone to actually visit the company to verify the company's validity and business operations even if it costs you some money because it is better to minimize risk during the sourcing process. There are a few reputable companies out there that can conduct a background check for you. Contact these companies and buy the reports. It is well worth the money. Professional factory inspection or auditing service can be available from STIN group in Mainland China.

6.When procuring items for new suppliers request payment via L/C instead of T/T. Very few international manufacturers actually accept Paypal or Escrow. If you have placing a very, very large order then you might be able to get them to agree. Never pay the full balance up front.

7.Pre-shipment inspections are a must for new suppliers. You want to ensure that the goods are of adequate quality before accepting the order. Conducting a statistical sampling of goods is highly recommended. Also, if you are able to coordinate a pre-shipment inspection then you could arrange for payment of the balance upon successful completion of the inspection.

Notes:
If you are dealing with suppliers that pay brand name goods like Apple iPods, Nokia phones, please don't expect that these are manufacturers of these products. Brand name goods companies have tight controls over the manufacturing process. If the company is a manufacturer then these are most likely fake or imitation goods. If the company says they are authentic then they are either they are a reseller or possibly fraudulent.

How to source from China smoothly?

Sourcing suppliers
There are many resources to help you find suppliers. Twenty years ago, you’d mainly rely on trade magazines or other published information about manufacturers and suppliers. 
Today the process usually starts online. Supplier directories like Alibaba or Global Sources provide information about thousands of verified China suppliers and their thousands of products. When using online directories, check what steps the directory owner has taken to ensure suppliers are real. For instance, Global Sources verified suppliers have been visited at least three times, so you can be comfortable they are real companies, with real people and real offices.
Trade shows provide another opportunity to meet suppliers face to face while looking at and touching their products; the U.S. and European trade shows have a small number of China manufacturers while shows in Hong Kong and China have a greater depth of China Suppliers. 

The China Sourcing Fairs, held in Hong Kong every April and October, include an Electronics show with over 2,200 booths of suppliers, Gifts and Home show with 3,800 booths of suppliers, as well as Fashion Accessories and an Underwear & Swimwear show. The Trade Show Center here will update you on recent and future trade shows.

If you’d like to save more time, cost and energy, you can also book an On-site Sourcing service from a third-party service company like STIN: www.chinabizservices.com or  www.bizinchina.cc  they can help you out with your detailed sourcing requirements in China. 

Selecting suppliers
If you’re only going to buy 10 pieces, you’re unlikely to get either domestic or overseas manufacturers’ attention. You’ll have to go through trading companies or distributors. If you have an established business that sells good volumes through your existing sales channels, and have the potential to become a good long-term business partner for the manufacturer, you’ll be able to get their attention.
When contacting the supplier, start by explaining your business and then request samples of the products you’re interested in. You’ll likely have to pay for shipping and the product, typically via wire transfer. In reviewing the samples, don’t forget to review the packaging and instructions in addition to the product itself. And remember, as the importer you are responsible for ensuring the product you are importing meets all relevant regulations. Learn what these are, in part by asking suppliers that manufacture these products whether they’ve previously exported to your region and what certifications are required for that market. You can also go to your local big box retailer and see what certifications are on similar products. 
Finally, communicate frequently with the supplier about all details of the transaction – not just the product, but also lead times and manufacturing completion dates. If you’re new to importing, think of your first order as a small initial order that helps you learn how to import from China, rather than an order that will make a profit. 

Paying suppliers

You’ll need to determine the terms of trade. Typical would be “FOB Hong Kong” which means the supplier pays to get the goods to the port of Hong Kong, and you pay to get them from Hong Kong to your warehouse. More detail on FOB and other incoterms is available on this incoterms chart.

While everything is negotiable, common payment terms are 30% at time of order and 70% when goods are shipped. The 30% payment at time of placing the order gives the manufacturer the money he needs to purchase the raw materials necessary for your order. Some buyers have negotiated other terms, like 30% at time of placing the order, 55% at time the goods ship, and 15% when the goods are received. The payment before shipping mitigates risk that the buyer won’t pay, but then puts financial risk on you as the buyer. Understand and mitigate this risk through communications with the supplier (does he seem professional) and by starting with a small order. Typical payment method is via wire transfer. Shop around – international wire transfer fees vary quite a bit from bank to bank.

When you write your purchase order or contract, make sure you have clear options including outs and specific penalties if problems (such as delays) arise.

Quality control

Having selected a supplier, placed an order, and made an initial payment, you now have to decide what you’re going to do to manage quality control. Quality control generally begins before manufacturing starts, so after having seen the sample ask the supplier what steps he takes to ensure quality control. This can include both the raw materials he’s using in the product, and also any continuous improvement to the manufacturing process. Once your order is ready, you have three choices for managing the quality of products.

(a) rely on the supplier’s quality control,
(b) have someone in your company do it,
(c) hire a third party to do it.
If you’re placing a small order (a few thousand dollars), you may choose to rely on the supplier’s quality control; for large orders this probably isn’t your best choice. If you have in-country resources, you may use those resources to inspect products on your behalf, including not just the end products, but also intermediate products during the production process and even raw materials. If you’re placing a larger order and need the products inspected, you may use a local third party inspection company like:www.chinabizservices.com , cost typically starts at several hundred US dollars) or find a third party project management company.
Regardless of who does the inspection, companies that are successfully working with China suppliers on large dollar volume orders seem to share one characteristic in common. They invest in quality assurance and quality control. This means talking to the factory in order to assess whether they have quality assurance practices in place that result in continuous improvement, and also developing extremely specific product inspection criteria. Inspection criteria may include not just the end product, but also raw materials and components.

Some Top and Well-known Trade Fairs or Expos from China

Sourcing at local trade fairs is a common way for oversea buyers to find out a qualified supplier. Choosing a right trade fair may save you a lot of time and cost in China sometimes, here are some famous trade fairs or expos in China for your reference:

Canton Fair: www.cantonfair.org.cn     ----Complex
East China Fair: www.ecf.gov.cn  　　　----Complex
China Yiwu Fair: http://en.chinafairs.org     ----Complex
Furniture China (www.furniture-china.cn )    --- Furniture
CIFF (http://www.ciff-gz.com )         --- Furniture
FurniSup (www.gzfma.com)       ---- Furniture Raw Materials and Accessories
CIDE (http://www.door-expo.com )   ----- Door industry
Lock China (http://www.lock-china.net )  ----- Lock industry
MICAM Shanghai (www.micamonline.com.cn)   --- Footwear Industry
CIFL (www.cifl-expo.com )      ---- Footwear Industry
CIFF (www.ciffchina.com)        ---- Footwear Industry
SFF (http://www.ilse.com.cn)         ----- Footwear Industry
Shoe Tech http://shoetech.chinaleatherfair.com    ---- Shoe materials and machinery
SLF (http://www.slfchinafair.com )         ----- Footwear Industry
DFM (http://www.dfmshow.com )        ----- Footwear materials and machinery
FLOWEXPO (www.flowexpo.org )
               ---  Valves, Pipe fittings, Fluid handling and control
FLUID (http://www.wsiee.com )
                ----Valves, Pipe fittings, Fluid handling and control
CDPVP (http://www.scfme.cn)
               ---- Valves, Pipe fittings, Fluid handling and control
   Or   http://www.fluid-sc.cn
Valve World (http://www.valve-world.net )  -- Valve Industry
Water China (http://www.waterchina-gz.com ) --- Water, Pipe, Pump, and Valve Industry
Tube China (www.tubechina.net)  ------ Tube Industry
CHPE (www.chpe.com.cn)   ---- Hosiery industry (socks)
Intertextile (http://www.intertextile.com.cn)   ---- Apparel fabrics and accessories
CHIC ( http://www.chiconline.com.cn )  --- Clothing and Accessories industry
SZIC (http://szic.cn)   --- Clothing industry
Canton Fabric (www.cantonfabric.com.cn )
                       ---- Apparel fabrics and accessories, yarns
Yarn Expo (www.yarnexpo.com.cn) --- Yarns, fabrics, dress materials, fibres
CINTE (http://www.cinte.com.cn)  --- Technical textiles and nonwoven industry
Home Textiles (http://www.intertextile-home.com.cn )
                       --- Home Textile and Accessories
CKCF (www.ckcf.cn )  ---- Underwear and home textile industry
SIFU (www.siuf.com) --- Underwear and intimate apparel etc
CHINA KNITTING (www.chinaknitting.com.cn) --- Knitting Industry
CTFE (www.shssny.com )  -- Textiles, fabrics and accessories industry
RHF http://www.rhfchinafair.com   -----Textile machinery, materials and accessories
Coat Expo (http://www.coatexpo.cn )  ----- Coating, Pigment industry
CIFE  (www.cifexpo.org )        --- Foodstuff
GIF (http://gzspz.com )         ---- Foodstuff
SIAL CHINA (www.sialchina.com)      --- Food and Beverage Industry
IBEC (http://www.ib-ec.com)
         - Beverage (wine, spirits, beer and other non-alcoholic beverages )
China Paper (http://www.chinapaperexpo.cn)        ---- Paper industry
CEF  (www.icef.com.cn)                     ---- Electronics
ICIF  (http://www.icif.cn/ )                   ---- Chemical Industry
Chem China ( http://www.chemchinaexpo.com )    ---- Chemical Industry
CPCA SHOW ( www.cpcashow.com )           ---- PCB, Electronic Assembly
ICE ASIA ( www.ice-x-asia.com )  
          --- Paper, film, foil and non-wovens converting industry
IWE ASIA (www.winefair.com.cn)              ---- Wine & Spirits
CIADE (www.wine-expo.org )      -----Wine & Spirits
PCHi ( www.pchi-china.com/en/ )      ----- Cosmetics and personal care products
BJBE (www.bjmrz.com)      ---- Cosmetics, beauty and personal care products
CBE (www.cbebaiwen.com)    ---- Cosmetics, beauty and personal care products
CIHE&HVAC ( N/A ) --Solar & electricity, renewable energy, heating tech and equipment etc
CEMENT TECH (www.cementtech.org) ---- Cement-related products, equipments and machinery
CAC (www.agrochemshow.com)       ---- Agrochemical and crop protection products
ADEXPO (www.expo-ad.com )      ---- Advertising-related products
FIC (www.chinafoodadditives.com)     ---- Food ingredients, additives
APFE (http://www.zyexpo.com )
      ----Adhesive tapes, protective films, optical films etc, die-cutting
CONCRETE CHINA (www.concretechina.org) – Building materials, construction equipments
SEMICON CHINA (http://www.semiconchina.org) --- Semiconductor technology and products
FPD CHINA  (www.fpdchina.org )  ---- Flat panel display
FUR CHINA (www.fur-fair.com)  ----- Fur and leather products, raw materials
CHINA FISH (http://www.chinafishshow.org )  ---- Fishing products and equipments
LED CHINA (http://www.ledchina-gz.com)  --- LED related products
SILE (www.grayexpo.com )              ----- Lighting Industry (LED)
SIGN CHINA  http://www.signchina-gz.com    ---- LED advertising
ISGF (www.sportgd.com)
     --- Sporting products (all sports-related products, equipments and tech)
ISPO CHINA (http://www.ispo.com )
             ---Outdoor sporting products, sports-related products
CIHF (http://www.c-hf.com )           ---- Hardware products
SIAF CHINA (www.siaf-china.com )     ----- Industrial automation
CNEE CHINA (http://www.cleanenergyexpochina.com)   --- New energy
CMHE (www.gzyfzl.com )      ----- Health care products, pharmacy, drugs etc
CIHE (http://www.cihexpo.com)    ---- Health care industry
CINHOE (http://www.gzspzh.com)
               ---- Nutrition, health food, Organic products, Food etc
CIHIE (www.jianbohui.com) ---- Nutrition and health-care products
CCE (www.chinacleanexpo.com )    ----- Cleaning industry
HOTELEX SHANGHAI (www.hotelex.cn )  ----- Hospitality industry
FHC ( www.fhcchina.com ) -- Food and Hospitality Industry
RLOLF (www.rlolf.com)                ------ Street lighting products
R +T ASIA ( www.rtasia.org )
        --- Windows (rollers, shutters), doors and sun protection industry
E + P SHANGHAI (www.epchinashow.com)
                 -- Electric power equipment and electrical equipment
DENTAL SOUTH CHINA (www.dentalsouthchina.com) --- Dental products and equipment
SINO-DENTAL  (www.sinodent.com.cn)
                     ---- Dental products, technology and equipment
CIFM (www.interzum-guangzhou.com)
              --Woodworking, furniture materials & interior fittings
EXPO BUILD CHINA (www.expobuild.com)
               --- Building materials, design and decoration
GBE CHINA (www.gbechina.com)  ----- Billiards and Billiards Equipment
CIAE ( www.chinaamusement.com)  ----- Game and amusement industry
CHINA JOY (www.chinajoy.net)  
            ----- Game and amusement industry, digital entertainment
CHINAPLAS (www.chinaplasonline.com)  ---- Plastics and Rubber Industry
CWEE ( www.cwee.com.cn )  ---- Wind energy products and equipment
CHINA EPOWER (www.epower-china.cn)
              --Power automation,construction, energy conservation
OIL CHINA (www.oilchinaexpo.com)   ----- Olive oil and edible oil
NEPCON CHINA (www.nepconchina.com )
                 --- SMT equipment and electronics manufacturing
IESD (www.iesdexpo.com )  ---- Surfactant and detergent industry
JEWELRY SHANGHAI (www.chinajewelryshow.com ) --- Jewelry, pearls, gemstones etc
BAKERY CHINA (www.cnbakery.com)  ---- Bakery equipments and baking products
Baking Expo (www.baking-expo.com )  ---- Bakery equipments and baking products
STONETECH (www.stonetech.org.cn)
            --- Stone process machinery, equipments, tech and products
EMC CHINA (www.emcexpo.com)
            ---MC/EMI/Certification/Safety,Electromagnetic Compatibility
CISIE ( www.cisie.cn )  ---- Starch and starch derivatives
PALM EXPO (www.palmexpo.net )  ---- Pro Audio, Light, Music and Technology
NGV CHINA (www.ngvchinaqifa.com)  ---- NGV, gas station equipment
CHINA LAB (www.chinalabexpo.com)  ----Analytic and Laboratory equipments
CISILE (http://www.cisile.com.cn)  ---- Instrument, Lab equipment and machines
JNMTE (www.jinnuo-gzjc.com) ---- Machine tools and molds
AUTO CHINA (www.china-autoshow.com)  --- Auto Industry
IAE (www.iaebj.com)  ----- Auto Industry
BUSWORLD ASIA (www.busworldasia.com) ---- Bus, Coach and Vehicles etc
Shanghai AMTS (www.shanghaiamts.com)
                 -- Automotive manufacturing industry &raw materials
SNEC PV (www.snec.org.cn)  ---- Solar energy, PV industry
Die & Mold (www.diemouldchina.com)
              -- Precision machining, mold-making, forming equipment
BITE (www.bitechina.com.cn)
      --Tourism destinations, attractions & travel-related goods & services
CITM (http://www.citm.com.cn) -- Tourism industry, travel show
CIMAE (www.cimae.com.cn)
     --Agricultural facilities, horticulture, farming materials, machinery
ACHEM ASIA (www.achema.cn)
        --Chemical apparatus & plant construction, lab&analytical tech
CERAMICS CHINA (www.ceramicschina.com.cn)
          --- Ceramics industry (products and tech )
P-MEC China (www.cphi-china.com)
             --- Pharmaceutical machinery, equipment and tech etc
CIMIE China ( www.cimie.com)
           --- Meat industry (products, tech, equipment or machinery )
HOSFAIR (www.gzhoshow.com) ---- Hotel equipment and supplies
CIMES (www.cimtshow.com )  --- Machine tool industry
EASTPO (www.eastpo.net)    ---- Machine tool industry
CBD (http://fair.cbd-china.com )   --- Building decoration industry
CBME (www.cbmexpo.com ) ---- Children, baby and maternity industry, toy industry
Toy & Hobby (http://www.chinatoyfair.com) --- Toy industry
Kids Expo (http://www.china-kids-expo.com ) --- Toy, kids products
CTE (http://www.china-toy-expo.com )  ----- Toy industry
Gifts ( http://www.chinagiftsfair.com )
                    ----- Gifts industry, watches, handicrafts etc
CIWE (www.chinaweddingexpo.com.cn)
                 - Children's Photo, photography, Photo Album &Frame
BIBF (www.bibf.net ) ---- Book Industry (trade, copyright,marketing, press etc)
COALCHEM (www.coalchem.cn)  ----Coal-chem Industry
CIPPE ( www.cippe.com.cn/ )  ----Petroleum & Petrochemical Tech and Equipment
SIFE (www.chinafranchiseexpo.com) --- Franchise Industry
ANALYTICA www.analyticachina.com --- Analytica Industry
CHMTA (www.chmta.com) ----Surgical and medical products
ReChina Asia (www.rechinaexpo.com) --- Printing consumables industry,
Printech ( http://www.printechexpo.com ) ---- Printing industry
SIM EXPO (www.szmexpo.com )  ---- Model Industry
CIBIE (www.bearingfair.cn )     ----- Bearings, Bearing Industry
PET SHOW (www.zycwsz.com)   ---- PET industry
CIPS (www.cipscom.com)        ------ PET Industry
VIV China (www.china-av.net )  ---- Animal husbandry, stock farming industry
CIFTEE (www.ciftee.com.cn )   ---- Financial banking tech and equipment
Prolights Sound (www.prolightsound.com)
                      -- Audio, AV, stage equipment, LED display
Music China (http://www.musicchina-expo.com )  ---- Music instrument industry
MICONEX (http://www.miconex.com.cn
                 --- Instruments industry, measurement instrumentation
Wire China ( www.wirechina.net ) ---- Wire and Cable Industry
CIIF (www.ciif-expo.com)  ----- Equipment manufacturing industry
Bauma China (www.b-china.cn)
                         --- Construction machinery & equip, building material machines
REIFEN (www.reifen-china.com)
            ----Tire industry, rubber & rubber products, auto parts etc
Auto Parts China (www.chinaqipeihui.com) --- Auto Parts industry
Automechanika (www.automechanika-shanghai.com)
                         --- Auto parts, equipment and service
SIPPE (http://www.sippe.org.cn)
         --- Petro, Petrochemical, Natural Gas technology and equipment
HSIM (www.baowenzhan.com.cn )
             --- Insulating materials and energy-saving technology
Inmex China (www.inmexchina.cn) ---- Maritime industry (ships, vessels etc)
CAFEXPO (www.cafexpo.cn) --- Art and Frame Industry
Appliance World (www.appliance-expo.com)
                  --- Home appliance, kitchen and bath appliance etc
CHAE (http://www.cxchae.com )  ---- Home &Household appliance industry
Household (http://www.jdpeijian.com)
              ---- Home appliance production, raw material, spare parts
Domotex Asia (http://www.domotexasiachinafloor.com ) --- Flooring industry
IWTC (http://www.mujiaohui.com/ )  ---- Wood and wood products; timber
Tea Expo (http://www.tea-shexpo.com/ )  --- Tea industry
Teaexpo (http://www.teaexpo.org.cn )    ----- Tea industry
Tea Fair (http://www.teafair.org )     ----- Tea industry
Hardware Expo (http://www.hardwareexpo.cn)
                     --- Hardware and electrical appliance industry
CIHS (http://www.cihs.com.cn or http://www.koelnmesse.cn)
                               ---  Hardware industry
CIFTIS (http://www.ciftis.org)         ---- Trade Service Industry

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Some top and well-known industry associations in China

Take CIMA (China Instrument Manufacturers Association) as an example, it has more than 851 members at present, among them 756 are the real factories and 56 institutes or R&D centres, 17 college or schools etc. The total member's production capacity accounts for more than 65% in China market. This is nearly the same case in other industry associations in China, each one must have some well-known factories or brands in their field. 

China Trade Associations & Chamber of Commerce - www.chinaassn.com  

1. China Ceramics Industrial Association:  www.ccianet.cn

2. China Instrument Manufacturers Association  www.cima.org.cn 

3. China Carbon Industrial Association:  www.chinacarbon.org.cn 

4. China Software Industry Association:  www.csia.org.cn 

5. China Decoration Industry Association:  www.zshyxh.org 

6. China Electronics Materials Industry Association: www.c-e-m.com 

7. China Trustee Association:  www.xtxh.net 

8. China Banking Association:  www.china-cba.net 

9. China Construction Industry Association: www.zgjzy.org 

10. China Association of Auctioneers: www.caa123.org.cn 

11. Insurance Association of China: www.iachina.cn 

12. China Association of Performing Arts: www.capa.com.cn 

13. China Horologe Association:  www.chinawatch-clock.com 

14. China Grain Association:  www.chinagrains.org.cn 

15. Association of China Rare Earth Industry:  www.ac-rei.org.cn 

16. China Dyeing and Printing Association: www.cdpa.org.cn 

17. China Optics and Optoelectronics Manufacturers Association: www.coema.org.cn 

18. China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing: www.chinawuliu.com.cn 

19. China International Contractors Association: www.chinca.org  or www.chinacode.org.cn 

20. China Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Association: www.chinania.org.cn  www.cnrmetal.com 

21. China Enterprise Federation: www.cec-ceda.org.cn 

22. China Animal Agriculture Association: www.caaa.cn 

23. China Cotton Association: www.china-cotton.org      

24. China National Textile And Apparel Council: www.ctei.gov.cn 

25. China Water Engineering Association: www.cweun.org 

26. China Customs Brokers Association: www.chinacba.org 

27. China Entertainment Technology Association: www.ceta.com.cn

28. China Air Transport Association:  www.cata.org.cn

29. China Association for Quality: www.caq.org.cn

30. China Cuisine Association: www.ccas.com.cn 

31. China Association of Communication Enterprises: www.cace.org.cn 

32. China Condiment Industrial Association: www.chinacondiment.com

33. China Association of Pharmaceutical Commerce: www.capc.org.cn 

34. China Association for Medical Devices Industry: www.camdi.org 

35. China National Adhesives and Tape Industry Association:  www.cnaia.org 

36. China Rehabilitation Devices Association: www.crda.com.cn 

37. China National Building Waterproof Association:www.zjxfsfh.com or www.cnwb.net

38. China International Freight Forwarders Association: www.cifa.org.cn 

39. China Salt Industry Association: www.cnsalt.cn 

40. China Metallurgical Construction Association: www.zgyj.org.cn 

41. China Tea Marketing Association: www.ctma.com.cn

42. China Sugar Association: www.cas.gov.cn

43. China Household Electrical Appliance Association: www.cheaa.org 

44. China Home Service Association: www.chsa.com.cn 

45. China Foundry Association: www.foundry.com.cn 

46. China Machine Tool and Tool Builder's Association: www.cmtba.org.cn 

47. China Construction Machinery Association: www.cncma.org 

48. China Association of Automobile Manufacturers: www.caam.org.cn 

49. China Iron and Steel Association: www.chinaisa.org.cn 

50. China Machinery Industry Federation: www.cmif.mei.net.cn 

51.China Electronic Chamber of Commerce: www.cecc.org.cn 

52. China National Garment Association: www.cnga.org.cn 

53. China Sewing Machinery Association: www.csma.org.cn 

54. China Electrical Equipment Industrial Association: www.ceeia.com  

55. China Hotel Association: www.chinahotel.org.cn

56. China Sporting Goods Federation: www.csgf.org.cn 

57. China Household Electronic Appliances Service & Maintenance Association: www.cheasa.org 

58. Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China: www.jewellery.org.cn 

59. China Insulation & Energy Efficiency Materials Association: www.cieema.cn 

60. China Agricultural Machinery Distribution Association: www.camda.cn 

61. China Bricks & Tiles Industrial Association: www.cbtia.com 

62. China Electric Power Construction Association: www.cepca.org.cn 

63. China Alcoholic Drinks Association: www.cada.cc 

64. China Medical Doctor Association: www.cmda.gov.cn 

65. China Property Management Institute: www.ecpmi.org.cn   

66. China Civil Engineering Society: www.cces.net.cn

67. China Aquatic Products Processing and Marketing Association: www.cappma.org 

68. China Edible Fungi Association: www.cefa.org.cn

69. China Toy& Juvenile Products Association: www.tjpa-china.org or www.wjyt-china.org 

70. China Semi-conductor Association: www.csia.net.cn 

71. China Association For Exhibition Centers: www.caec.org.cn

72. Magnesite & Magnesia Cement Products Trade Association of China: www.zglm.org.cn 

73. The Association of China Refractories Industry: www.fm086.com

74. China Fruit Marketing Association: www.china-fruit.com.cn

75. China Video Industry Association: www.cvianet.org.cn 

76. China Building Ceramics& Sanitary-ware Association: www.ceramicschina.com 

77. China Green Food Association: www.greenfood.org.cn 

78. China Film Association: www.chinafilm.org.cn

79. China National Seed Association: www.natesc.gov.cn

80.China Medicinal Biotechnology Association: www.cmba.org.cn

81. China Health Care Association: www.chc.org.cn 

82. China Textile Commerce Association: www.cttu.org

83.China Printed Circuit Association: www.cpca.org.cn

84. China Building Decoration Association: www.cbda.cn

85. China Crop Protection Industry Association: www.ccpia.org.cn

86. China Fisheries Association: www.china-cfa.org

87. China Association of Warehouses and Storage: www.caws.org.cn

88. China Logistics Association: www.cla.gov.cn 

89. China Grocery Products for Daily Use Marketing Society: www.chinariza.org

90. China Beverage Industry Association: www.chinabeverage.org 

91. China Food and Packing Machinery Industry Association: www.chinafpma.org 

92. China Can Association: www.topcanchina.org 

93. China Furniture Association: www.cnfa.com.cn

94. China Hardware Products Association: www.chinahardware.org.cn 

95. China Flooring Association: www.chinafloor.cn  or  www.cnfloor.org 

96. China Bakery and Confectionery Industry Association: www.china-bakery.com.cn 

97. The International Food Packing Association: www.interfp.org 

98. China Dairy Industry Association: www.cdia.org.cn

99. Dairy Association of China: www.dac.org.cn 

100. China Gift & Leisure Products Association: www.chinaga.org

101. China Hairdressing and Beauty Association: www.chba.com.cn

102. China National Association of Chemical Construction Enterprises: www.cnacce.org.cn 

103. China Formwork and Scaffolding Association: www.cnffww.com 

104. China National Resources and Recycling Association: www.crra.com.cn 

105. China Nonprescription Medicines Association: www.cnma.org.cn 

106. Chian Biotech Fermentation Industry Association: www.cfia.org.cn 

107. China Glass Association: www.glass.org.cn

108. China Sexology Association: www.chsa.org.cn 

109. China Tungsten Industry Association: www.ctia.com.cn 

110. China Chemical Fibers Association: www.ccfa.com.cn

111. China Heavy Machinery Industry Association: www.chmia.org 

112. China Weighing Instrument Association: www.weighment.com

113. China Shoes Association: www.zgxyscxh.com 

114. China Auto Parts Industry Association: www.auto.gov.cn 

115. China Musical Instrument Association: www.cmia.com.cn

116. Printing & Printing Equipment Industry Association of China: www.chinaprint.org.cn

117. China Aggregates Association: www.zgss.org.cn

118. China Oral Care Products Industry Association: www.cocia.org.cn 

119. China Association of Metal Scraps Utilization:  www.chinascrap.org.cn  

120. China Electronics Enterprises Association: www.ceea.org.cn  

121. International Fireworks Association: www.ifaorg.com

122. China Plastics Processing Industry Association: www.cppia.com.cn 

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