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Guide to the Canton Fair and First Time Importing

Guide to Canton Fair and First Time Importing

If your heading to the April 2009 Import & Export Fair in Guangzhou, China (also known as Canton Fair), then you need the China Blueprint essential business guide.

What is it?
This guide book contains essential information about attending the Canton Fair and importing from China.

Who's it for?
*New importers
*Current importers
*Canton Fair attendees, 15th April - 7th May 2009
*Those considering the Canton Fair

Who wrote it?
The guide was written by experienced Canton Fair delegation leader, Lisa Goodhand. It is based on many years of experience attending numerous fairs in China and assisting hundreds of clients with their trade fair inquiries and imports. The guide is designed to help fair attendees better navigate the Canton Fair and gain an understanding of the intricacies of starting an import business.

Why is it essential?
1. It contains need to know information about registration and what to take;
2. It helps you to discern who you are talking to, ie trading company or manufacturer;
3. It provides advice on collecting supplier & product information;
4. There are tips on what to look out for and common traps;
5. It provides an overview of the different services you will require to make your import project happen;
6. It contains advice on what questions to ask;
7. There is a section on due diligence and inspections;
8. It includes details of must visit wholesale markets in Guangzhou; and
9. It provides details of a range of other fairs to visit whilst you are in Guangzhou, Shenzhen or Hong Kong.

After reading the guide, the Chinese suppliers you meet will think you are an experienced importer!

How do you purchase a copy?
Simply go to our products page and purchase online with your credit card.
Alternatively, send us an email with your details and we will provide an invoice and payment options.
Link to purchase online.

Contents
In the guide you will find information on the following essential topics;

Canton Fair                
Introduction,  
Getting started,  
Fair registration,  
What to take,  
Trading companies,  
Manufacturers/factories, Pricing,  
Minimum order quantity, Due diligence,  
Logistics,  
Freight options,  
INCOTERMS,  
China Customs,  
Australian Customs & Border Protection Service,  
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service,
Customs tariffs,  
GST,  
Standards Australia,  
Import documents,  
What happens when it all goes wrong?  

About Guangzhou
Guangzhou,  
Getting to Guangzhou,  
Entrance visas,  
Accommodation,  
Telecommunications,  
Internet,  
News & events,  
Power points,  
Calendar,  
Weights & measures,
Money,  
Credit cards,  
Changing money,  
Business hours,  
Language,  
Virtual office,  

Culture & Travel
Business culture in Guangzhou,  
Who are you talking to?  
Business relationships,  
Business cards,  
Subway,  
Taxis,  
Hong Kong to Guangzhou,  
Guangzhou East Train Station,  
Baiyun International Airport,  
Medical facilities,  
Rip Off Merchants,  
Shopping,  
Dining & necessities,  
Drinking,  
Safety,
Additional travel information,  
Wholesale markets,  
Calendar of events, Guangzhou,  
Calendar of events, Shenzhen,  
Calendar of events, Hong Kong,   

Tables
Risk Table,  Weights and Measures,  

Appendices’
i. Notebook template,

Cost
$9.95 including postage! (Australia only).
PDF version also available.

Postage
Postage in Australia is included.
Delivery time is 3-5 working days.
If you require an urgent copy, express post is an additional $5.50 within Australia.
For PDF version, email us to order.

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Canton Fair Guide



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