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AlIRl&htrR~ed "'1'MS~"(sw {C)lIJ09-2tl13~ Alruahtl~ EGT GLOBAL TRADING Sourcing Your Invention in P.o. Box 5660, Hlllaborough, NJ OfI844.USA Phon. 8e321-23U I EGTfNIgIoblltndlng.com .... I ... : www.egtqlobaltradlng.com

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EGT GLOBAL TRADING

P.o. Box 5660, Hlllaborough, NJ OfI844.USA
  • Phon. 8e321-23U I EGTfNIgIoblltndlng.com
www.egtqlobaltradlng.com "'1'MS~"(sw EdltIao.'l'oI_ Edllh G. ToIchin "Invented" EGT GIcMI Tlllding In 1997, wttI! I goal to Ink U.s. Inwnto.. willi AsIan mlnufactu ..... plOYldlng product safely. sourcing, quillty control. mlnufacturlng. International financing, Ilrio_n
  • shipping. Ind _ms cle...nce Irrangements for inventions
  • ftaxtl'" Ind __11--' bags, b.by .nd fashion Icceaortes, unlq..
  • rIe & crafts Items. Edle llegen her ca
.... 1n import and Internltlonll trada In the 711&, fresh out of NYU, willi • NYC Importer offroHn fish and blcyc.... She has worked wHh -.llrge.nd amaH Importarw, handling commodities from Silted nuts to chemlcaJa and 'III....., to _ring appal'lll and toys. Ma. Tolchln holdl. U.s. CUIIoma Broker U_, and has ._alva ...pa....nce wHh U.s. Cuatoma and Custom. BroI<erw In VlrlOUS products and i....., Including binding rullnga, duty..-m Ind d.-blc.... She Is In Officer Emarflua of the Board of 01_..
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What is the best way to begin the sourcing process?

1) Product Design Evaluation with a CPSC- accredited safety lab. 2) At least 5 identical prototype samples. if available. 3) Product literature. specifications. measurements, components list. drawings. special features. 4) Product Introduction Letter in proper form. 5) Translate important documents into Chinese

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Willi receive counter- samples?

  • Say "NOI" to NO
counter­sampiesl All reputable sources will make counter­samples (UNLESS) molds are Involved
  • With molds, ask to see
sample of product similar to yours to judge quality & workmanship (C);.XJ(I9.2013: EOTOlobil Tradi.- All Rijhn Jlesemd

Sourcing Your Invention in

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facts and FAQsl 1M

The Who, What, When, Where, and How of:

* International Sourcing * Manufacturing in Asia * Shipping Options * Freight & Customs

Clearance

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How do I "screen" the prospective manufacturers?

1) Ask for references of American firms they have worked with. 2) Ask for USA brand names. 3) Ease and mastery of communicating in English. 4) How promptly do they reply to e­mails? 5) Knowing someone who has already used the factory for production.

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Will there be a communication problem?

  • English is the major business language in Asia.
  • Factory may need translation on rare occasion.
  • Try to communicate with only one person at

factory level (who has the best command of English).

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Is it true that there are "sweatshops"

  • verseas with poor working

conditions?

  • Most are modern (only
few In more remote areaa lack convanlencaa,.
  • UN pre.craanad factoty
cloear to bordare for ethical buslnaas practlcaa.
  • Moat factories are well lit,
standard 6 day work- week, donn.tyle housing near factDriea. (C) 2009·2013: EOT Got.! 'fnsd.IQa· AJI Riehb R_rnd

How do I find how much in import duties I'll need to pay on my new product? u.s CusToms. Border Proter­rion

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  • Use "Harmonized Tariff System of the USA"

(Customs' guidebook for product classification). if you are experienced, to determine import duties.

  • If

no experience, get a BINDING RULINGI

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What information do I include on my Purchase Order?

  • Buyer/eeller info, quantities, (previously negotiated)
prices, proper shipping ternul (WHO is paying for freight & insurance?), productionlCPSIA testing.
  • Specifications, product description, components,
labeling, carton marks, packaging info, testing requirements, international shipping requirements.
  • Work closely with your international trade consUltant to
assure compliance with government regulations and
  • standards. MORE INFO IS BETTERI
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How do I negotiate pricing?

$ Learn "'ncoterms" = international shipping terms ("FOB", "CIF," etc.) $ Shipping terms determine who is responsible for air or ocean freight and Insurance ­ also Indicates when you take possession of the order. $ "CIP' (Cost, Insurance, Freight) terms usually easier for Initial, smaller orders=:unlt cost Slightly higher

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VVhatabout independent testing labs?

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  • Producta of
extreme liability such as m& chlldran'. goods, top, many conaumer goocla,­PSIA producta.
  • 1!igin
WIth Dillgn Evaluation .. thorough analpla of your Invention for flaws, "red flaga," dealgn defactll - auggeatlons for enhancementa, recommended production teate.
  • Llat of
CPSIA regulatlona
  • Check for compliance with various government agenelea'
regulations, Ineludlng proper labeling and marking.
  • AIIlan aource MUST conaant to work with lab.
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How do I pay for my

  • rder?
  • Letter ofCredit (better
for large quantity
  • rders),or Wire Transfer
(most common)
  • 30% down payment,
70% balance paid after production, with ISF document (Import Security Filing) and shipping document as proof (C) 2009·2013: EOTOIoWTnsd.i:I.... 12 AJiruBhtl:RcIMrvod

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  • What about Quality Control?
  • Independent Testing

Labs: .. Design Review .. Production Testing

  • Pre­production and

Mass­Production sampling

  • Hire an Inspection

Services Firm for Final Shipment Inspection

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Suggested links:

1) Customs &Border Protection (CBP): www.cbp.goY (info on Importing into the USA) 2) Federal Trade Commission: www.ftc.gOY (info on labeling of textile and sewn items) 3) Consumer Product Safety Commission: www.cQSC.gov (info on product safety, CPSIA and recalls) 4) For inspections in China: www.chinainspecLcom 5) For worldwide color standards: www.pantone.com (C}:2009-2013: EGT Vlobll Trsdit!t- All R.i&bbRectV«l

Question #1:

Can you provide references

  • f USA buyers who have

purchased from your company?

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My order is U-'-

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ready to ship.... What's next?

  • Determine who will arrange shipment (depending on
shipping terms (FOB, CIF, etc.)
  • Arrange ISF (Import Securfty Filing) AT LEAST 24 hour
PRIOR to vessel loading.

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  • Customs Broker or
Consultant should revl_ all International shipping documentation.
  • Arrange for ORIGINAL documentation to reach Customs
Broker on time, for customs clearance.
  • Determine final Inland delivery destination.
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Nine Questions to 'lsk 'l Prospective Chin'l M'l n u{qcturer ...........

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Question #2 I

Can you provide recommendations of proposed alternate materials?

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Can you please give me a list of holidays when your factory will be closed for the current year?

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Ouestion #5:

What policies do you have in place for replacement of defective merchandise?

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Ouest/on #7:

What are your MOQs (minimum order quantities)?

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Ouestion #4:

What is your delivery lead time?

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Question #~:

Do you work with a China freight forwarder who could arrange our shipment?

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Question #8:

Are you willing to cooperate with the Asian affiliate of our appointed CPSC-accredited safety I testing lab?

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Duelt/tln #9:

Do you work with a translator?

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Inventors Digest Magazine 2) WWW.CDIC.gov ­ Consumer Product Safety Commission 3) www.ulausa.ora ­ United Inventors Association 4) www.fIta.ora ­ Federation of International Trade Associations 5) www.ncbfaa.org ­ National CUltoms Brokers & Forwarders Association ofAmerica, Inc.

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Th'tnk you for'ttten(ling to£!'ty's ptesent'ttion!

'tn£! best ofluck in your

Chin't soutcing 'tn£!

m'tnufactuting ventute!

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