One core method to avoid fraud when sourcing suppliers in China: verify enterprise qualifications via QCC.
Steps:
The free version suffices for preliminary credibility checks. Paid access is available for full reports.
Registering a trademark in China does not require covering all 45 classes.
Full-class registration entails high costs and is generally suitable only for major brands.
Most enterprises only need to register their core classes plus associated defensive classes.
When importing goods from China, choose the right city:
Filing a police report is not possible without the supplier’s address.
👉Search the registered address via QCC (qcc-com) using the business license number;
👉Check the bank payment slip, which shows the receiving bank and its location.
After obtaining the address: You may file a police report at the police station where the supplier is located.
The best response is prevention: Verify the supplier’s qualifications before payment and conduct an on-site factory visit
A PI is not a contract, merely a quotation.
For large-value orders, do not rely solely on the PI. Separate formal Chinese-English sales contracts shall be executed, with the PI attached as an annex.
A PI lacks clauses on breach of contract, quality acceptance, dispute jurisdiction, intellectual property rights, claims, force majeure and other provisions.
Even if it is deemed a contract, many key rights remain undefined in the event of disputes, resulting in heavy evidential burden.
1. Verify business license via [gsxt.gov.cn]
2. Request live video tour of production floor (not pre-recorded video).
3. Order paid samples. Sign and seal the approved golden sample, attach technical specs as contract appendix.
4. Payment term for new supplier: 30% deposit, Never pay 100% advance.
5. Sign bilingual contract with company red chop.
6. Mandatory third-party inspection before loading container.