Wholesale Sourcing
Last Updated: 5 February 2008

There are innumerable directories and lists of wholesale distributors available online. The problem is, many of them are not reliable. On the basis of personal experience and anecdotal reports of customer satisfaction, we've selected specific sites we feel provide the best services. Please note that, although many wholesale distributors will drop ship, not all of them do. If you're looking for drop ship suppliers in particular, see our reviews of specialized wholesale drop ship directories here.

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GLOBAL SOURCES &
GLOBAL SOURCES DIRECT
China Wholesale -
One Account, Multiple Suppliers


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Global Sources Direct is a service provided by NASDAQ-listed Global Sources Ltd., with 36 years of experience.

Three-year-old multi-million dollar business ($112M/2005).

Wholesale. Geared to companies and resellers.

Hong Kong & U.S. offices. Phone contact: U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Singapore.

Global Sources delivers information that trading partners need to meet and do business. Their China Sourcing Reports are in-depth studies, concentrating on specific sourcing industries in greater China. These reports, developed from unbiased assessments based on personal factory visits by Global Sources researchers, interviews with senior managers, and thorough research by Global Sources' team of experts, are updated every 12 to 18 months in response to changes in the particular industry covered.

China Sourcing Reports

Each report contains:

A comprehensive overview of the featured industry, including the latest information on R&D developments, QC controls, raw-material costs, expansion and consolidation plans, and more.
In-depth profiles of key suppliers that may or may not be Global Sources clients. These are unbiased assessments based on personal factory visits by Global Sources researchers, interviews with senior managers and thorough research by Global Sources' team of experts.
Brief profiles or profile tables of other key suppliers in the industry. This information offers insights into supplier's capabilities, popular export models, future plans and more.
Contact details (verified as at time of publishing) for all suppliers featured in each report: phone and fax numbers, and e-mail and homepage addresses.

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Product Sourcing

Global Sources Direct, a service offered by Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) and Trade Sources Inc., enables you to buy products at low factory prices from original manufacturers in China. You deal only with Global Sources Direct, not with individual suppliers. Products range from consumer electronics and general merchandise to premiums and DIY products. Global Sources Direct lets companies of all sizes buy lots of any size — even as small as a single shipping carton — providing you with:

We visit every supplier you'll find on our site to evaluate their capacities and capabilities before offering them to you. Once their products appear online, we monitor their quality and delivery performance. If they don't measure up, they're gone!

We test actual products to ensure that they comply with necessary certifications for power and safety. We then review packaging and manuals to make sure products perform as advertised.

We are careful to only sell China wholesale products that are in compliance with general power, safety, and other standards. If you need specific certification for your market, let us know the details or email us at gsdservice@globalsourcesdirect.com.

We do not sell China wholesale products that are counterfeits or products with questionable trademark, copyright or design issues.

China wholesale products sold through our store are covered by both the manufacturer's and our own warranties. When problems do come up, we deliver reasonable solutions. See our website for details and testimonials.

In special cases — larger volume orders — we can supply samples at reasonable cost for your evaluation prior to shipment. Send us an email at gsdservice@globalsourcesdirect.com to discuss the details.

Our quality control system ensures your order will always be shipped in perfect shape. Products are checked when they enter the warehouse to make sure per carton quantities are correct, packaging is professional and items are in good condition.

We know problems do occur, and we can't prevent them all. However, we do our best to address them in a timely manner.

What's more, we're always available to answer questions and help with any Global Sources Direct -related problems. Call our Customer Service team 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday.

Plus you get easy payment options. Credit cards, PayPal, telegraphic transfer — choose the one that best meets your needs!

Apparel & Accessories
Audio Accessories
Baby & Kids Products
Car Accessories
Cell Phones
Cell Phone Accessories
Computer Products
Digital Photo Frames
Electronics
Fashion Accessories
Gifts & Home Accessories
Hardware & DIY
Health & Beauty
MP4 Players
Promotions & Featured Products
Sporting Goods
Toys
Video Game Accessories

Mini Alcohol Detector
Unit Price: $ 3.60 USD
Case of 50 Units
Case Price: $180.00 USD

Digital Photo Frame 2.4"
Unit Price: $ 26.99 USD
Case of 8 Units
Case Price: $ 215.95 USD

2-in-1 MP4 Player Combo
Unit Price: $24.50
Case of 12 Units
Case Price: $294.00 USD

Dual SIM Dual Band Camera Phone
Unit Price: $130.95 USD
Case of 1 Units

Tariffs and Tax — Resources

In the United States, Tariff and Tax Information is provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration.
...To obtain U.S. tariff rates for specific imported products, to check on regulations such as import quotas, or for general import information, contact the US Customs office nearest you or call 1-877-287-8667 (outside Washington D.C. only)... [Read more]

Importing into the United States: A Guide for Commercial Importers
Information on the procedures to import products into the United States. [PDF]
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Internet Purchases
Complete U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Harmonized System (HS) or Schedule B number

Country and Regional Tariff and Tax Resources

SaleHoo, a popular wholesale directory, provides a blog entry entitled Importing Goods and Wholesale Products into United States, 20 November 2006. You can access this without charge.

FEATURES	BRONZE	SILVER	GOLD
Joining Fee - As of 29 October 2007	3.99 Convert /month*	14.99 Convert 1 year	24.99 Convert Lifetime
UK Directories
UK Wholesalers (Over 35,000 Listings)
Largest UK Dropshippers Directory
Wholesale Products Directory
Wholesale Designer Brands Directory
Dropship Products Directory
UK Manufacturers Directory & Products
UK Distributors Directory & Products
UK Importers Directory & Products
UK Markets Directory
UK Auctions and Property Auctions
UK Car Boot Sales Directory
UK Fairs Directory
International Directories
American Wholesalers (Over 5,000 Listings)
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International Drop Ship Products Directory
France Wholesalers (Over 7,500 Listings)
Hong Kong Wholesalers (Over 800 Listings)
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Main Categories of Wholesalers and Drop Shippers in the Hong Kong Directory:
Artificial Flowers and Plants Bathroom Toiletry Products Camping and Sporting Clocks and Watches Electrical and Electronics Fashion Jewellery Footwear Garments Fashion Accessories	Gifts Stationery Handbags and Travel Goods Hardware and Machinery Household Products Jewellery Plastic PVC Products Sundries and General Trading Toys and Games
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Nancy Spruiell, author of the How To Sell Your Products Wholesale eBook, is a wholesale product rep with 17 years of experience in the industry. This eBook is intended for small home-based etailers and hand-crafters who want to increase sales by marketing their products wholesale. The multi-billion-dollar wholesale industry continues to grow in North America, and, if you sell candles, bath, body, beauty, hair, skin or spa products, you can benefit from her expertise. Whether you're new to wholesale marketing or already have a strategy in place, there's something here to help. Nancy has placed product with Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Macy's, as well as other specialty stores, large and small. [Learn more]

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Wholesale Sourcing Last Updated: 5 February 2008

GLOBAL SOURCES & GLOBAL SOURCES DIRECT China Wholesale - One Account, Multiple Suppliers