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China-side support for international buyers
How we protect buyersTypical starting fee: US$100
SOURCEGUARDCHINA BUYING DESK
SUPPLIER VERIFICATION · SOURCING · QUALITY CONTROL

Buy from China with clearer evidence before you commit.

Verify suppliers, identify factories versus traders, visit factories, inspect goods and manage sourcing with a China-side team working to an agreed scope.

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US$100+remote checks
China-sidecalls & fieldwork
Before shipmentinspection options
Buyer-side support, not a supplier-paid badgeWritten scope before paid workEvidence, conflicts and unknowns separatedRemote and on-site options
START FROM YOUR BUYING STAGE

Choose the problem you actually have.

You do not need to know which service name to buy. Start from the decision in front of you and we can scope the smallest useful check.

01

I already have a supplier

Check legal identity, company role, payment beneficiary, business claims and whether a factory visit is useful.

Verify a supplier →
02

I need to find suppliers

Build a supplier shortlist, collect quotations, compare terms, order samples and screen the candidates before selection.

Find suppliers →
03

My goods are in production

Inspect workmanship, quantity, packaging, labels and loading before you release the balance payment or shipment.

Plan inspection →
FOUR WAYS WE HELP

From supplier claims to a buying decision.

Each assignment starts with a defined question, a defined scope and a defined output.

VERIFY

Supplier due diligence

Company identity, registration status, factory-versus-trader assessment, payment beneficiary consistency and enhanced background review.

VISIT

Factory evidence

Remote document checks, live video walkthroughs, on-site factory visits, photos, video and more detailed supplier audits.

CONTROL

Quality & shipment checks

Sample checks, during-production inspection, pre-shipment inspection, packaging verification and container loading supervision.

MANAGE

Sourcing & procurement support

Supplier search, RFQ comparison, samples, negotiation, order follow-up and buyer-side procurement coordination in China.

WHAT A USEFUL CHECK LOOKS LIKE

Not a “verified” badge. A record of what supports the decision.

A supplier review should distinguish what was supported, what conflicted with the supplier’s claim, what still needs field evidence and what cannot be established from the agreed scope.

Buyer safeguards
SUPPLIER REVIEWExample structure
Legal company identityEntity and registration status located
SUPPORTED
Factory relationshipSales entity differs from production entity
CHECK FURTHER
Payment beneficiaryCommercial relationship documented
SUPPORTED
Monthly capacity claimSite evidence not included in current scope
UNRESOLVED
Illustrative structure only. Actual findings depend on the supplier, available records and agreed scope.
SIMPLE PROCESS

Four steps. No complicated onboarding.

1

Send what you have

Supplier name, website, quotation, product specification or current concern.

2

We define the scope

You receive the recommended checks, fee, timing, deliverables and limitations.

3

We do the work

Remote research, calls, site visit, inspection or coordination according to the scope.

4

You keep the decision

Proceed, renegotiate, inspect more, change terms, change supplier or stop.

COMMON QUESTIONS

What buyers usually want to know first.

Still unsure which service fits? Send the supplier or product and we can recommend a scope.

Can you guarantee that a supplier is safe?

No. We can verify defined facts and evidence within an agreed scope and date. No background check can guarantee future conduct, product performance or recovery of funds.

How much does a basic supplier check cost?

Focused checks start from US$100. The written scope states what will be checked, what is excluded, the expected delivery time and the fee before work starts.

Can you tell whether a seller is a factory or trading company?

We can assess legal registration, business scope, operating signals, product claims and—when selected—on-site evidence. Some companies combine manufacturing and trading, so the result is an evidence-based classification rather than a simplistic label.

Can you visit a factory and send photos or video?

Yes. On-site visits, live video walkthroughs and broader audits can be quoted subject to location, supplier access, travel and the required scope.

Can you inspect goods before shipment?

Yes. A standard pre-shipment inspection can review quantity readiness, workmanship, agreed specifications, packaging and selected functional checks using buyer-approved criteria.

Can you find suppliers for my product?

Yes. Supplier discovery can include requirement definition, candidate search, basic screening, RFQ coordination, quote comparison, sample support and later verification or inspection.

START WITH ONE SUPPLIER OR ONE PRODUCT

Send the facts you already have. We will tell you what can realistically be checked.