Articles by Dmitry Markov
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How to import from China: a step-by-step guide for first-time buyers
The full sequence of a first China import: spec, supplier, verification, samples, payment, inspection, shipping, customs and landed cost, with timings.
Dmitry Markov17 min readRead article - Market & cases
What importing from China really costs: the full landed-cost breakdown
Every line between the factory price and your warehouse: tooling, inspection, freight, duty, VAT and hidden costs, with September 2026 benchmarks and a worked example.
Dmitry Markov18 min readRead article