Fake suppliers and unreliable factories are the most expensive mistakes in importing. A few checks before the first deposit remove most of the risk.
Check the legal company
Confirm the business licence, the registered company name and the address of the factory in local records. The name on the contract and on the bank account should match.
See the factory
Ask for photos and a live video call from the production floor, not only the office. Better still, send an inspector.
Test capability
Request references, past export documents and samples made to your specification. Pay the first deposit only after these checks.
