Ask what the quote includes
Clarify currency, tax treatment, packaging, tooling, sample costs, domestic delivery, payment terms, validity, and whether the quote is for stock or customization.
Compare like with like
A cheaper unit price may use different materials, packaging, MOQ, lead time, or quality assumptions. Normalize the requirements before comparing suppliers.
Use current rates and professional advice
Exchange rates, duties, taxes, and customs rules change. Use current figures and qualified advice when calculating a real shipment.
Before you begin
Use this guide as a planning framework. Write down your assumptions, open questions, responsible parties, and the next decision before contacting a supplier.
A useful decision checklist
- What is RMB?
- Why can the final cost be higher than the factory quote?
- How should I compare two supplier quotes?
What to do next
After learning the framework, apply it to one real product and one real destination market; the details should be checked before money or production is committed.
Connect the next decision
Use this page as part of a clearer sourcing plan.
Information on this page is general education, not legal, customs, tax, testing, or professional compliance advice. Requirements depend on the product and destination market and should be checked before you order or sell.