Guides
Importing from China, clearly explained.
What first-time importers ask and what seasoned ones forget: costs, duties, factories, freight and lead times. Written by the team that does it every month between Shenzhen and Quilicura.
How to import from China to Chile, step by step
The 8 steps to import from China to Chile: from choosing the factory to receiving the cargo, with the documents, real lead times and who does what.
7 min · October 11, 2026How much does it cost to import from China to Chile?
What you pay when importing from China to Chile: FOB price, freight, insurance, duty (0% under the FTA), 19% VAT and local costs. With a worked example.
6 min · October 11, 2026How to verify a factory in China before you pay
How to tell whether a Chinese supplier is a real, reliable factory: business license, official registry, audit, samples, payment terms and pre-shipment inspection.
6 min · October 11, 2026Full container or consolidated cargo? Which one to choose
Full container load (FCL) vs. less than container load (LCL) when importing from China: capacity, cost, lead times and when each one makes sense.
4 min · October 11, 2026Corporate gifts imported from China: lead times and how to order them
How long a custom corporate gift from China takes, when to order for year-end, how logos and colors are handled, and how many units make sense.
4 min · October 11, 2026Sourcing agent in China or end-to-end importer? The differences
What a sourcing agent in China does, what an importer with its own team does, and which one fits your volume, experience and how much control you want.
4 min · October 11, 2026
Let's talk about your next import.
Tell us what you need. Within 48 hours we assess feasibility, lead time and estimated cost.