Supplier checks & quotation review
Relevant supplier information, product capability and quotation terms can be reviewed before the buyer proceeds. The depth of checking depends on the supplier, product and order.
Practical sourcing controls for international buyers
China Sourcing Buyer Protection
Reduce avoidable sourcing risk by confirming requirements before production and checking key details before shipment. Yiwu Trade Link supports supplier coordination, specification confirmation, samples, quality inspection, consolidation and shipping preparation.
Supplier checksWritten specificationsSample coordinationQuality inspectionConsolidationShipping support
Yiwu Trade Link
Protection starts before the order is placed
The most effective sourcing controls happen before problems become expensive. We structure the process around clear requirements, documented confirmation and checks that fit the order.
Clear specifications before production
Material, model, dimensions, color, quantity, packaging, branding and other important requirements should be documented before production or purchase confirmation.
Sample coordination
For suitable orders, samples can help expose misunderstandings in specification, finish or packaging before larger production starts.
Quality checks before shipment
Inspection can be coordinated against agreed criteria such as quantity, visible workmanship, packaging and key specifications. Specialized laboratory testing can be arranged separately where required.
Multi-supplier consolidation
When goods come from several suppliers, receiving, counting, storage and consolidation can be coordinated before the international shipment is prepared.
Plan beyond factory price
A sourcing decision should consider packaging, inspection, domestic transport, consolidation, freight, customs, duties and destination charges—not only the factory quotation.
Formal Sales Contract & CISG Legal Governance
Orders are governed by official International Sale of Goods Contracts under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and CIETAC arbitration, providing legal transparency across Proforma Invoices, earnest deposits, 5-way inspection, and domestic logistics separation.
Official Trade Framework • All 23 Commercial Articles
Yiwu Trade Link International Sale of Goods Contract: Buyer Protection Policy
True commercial confidence is built on transparent commitments. Every wholesale transaction is governed by our official 23-Article International Sale of Goods Contract under the UN CISG treaty, defining two-stage payment milestones, 5-way quality checks, transparent domestic logistics, and CIETAC arbitration.
Governed by UN CISG (Art. 18)
5-Way QC Protocol (Art. 5)
Domestic Baseline ~RMB 6,500 (Art. 7)
WhatsApp/WeChat Validity (Art. 20)
Open Yiwu Warehouse Visit (Art. 12)
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Article 1 – Parties & Legal EntitiesFormation & Docs
Verified Corporate Identity & Accountable Representation
In Plain Terms (What It Means For You)
Every transaction is directly executed with our registered enterprise “隆虹贸易 (LONGHONGMAOYI) / Yiwu Trade Link”, operating directly adjacent to Yiwu International Trade City with complete social credit verification and export licensing.
Official Commercial Commitment
Contract specifies registered company name, address, business registration number / Unified Social Credit Code, authorized contact person, phone, and official email.
#Corporate Entity#Licensing#隆虹贸易#Yiwu Trade Link
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Article 2 – Products & OrdersFormation & Docs
Written Specifications & Proforma Invoice (PI) Governance
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Article 3 – Order Confirmation & Earnest MoneyPayment Security
Earnest Money Deposit Initiating Production & Factory Reservation
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Article 4 – Payment Terms & Balance SchedulePayment Security
Structured Earnest Money + Balance Milestones
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Article 5 – Inspection of Goods (5-Way QC Protocol)5-Way Quality Check
5-Way Inspection: Live Video, Conferences, Photos, & Yiwu Warehouse Visit
In Plain Terms (What It Means For You)
Complete quality transparency upon arrival at our Yiwu domestic warehouse. Choose your preferred inspection route: (a) Live video inspection, (b) Telephone/video conference, (c) High-resolution photo & video logs, (d) In-person on-site warehouse inspection in Yiwu, or (e) Custom agreed methods.
Official Commercial Commitment
Buyer reviews and submits any specific written objection within the agreed inspection period. Silence after notice implies acceptance for container stuffing, without prejudice to latent defect claims.
#5-Way QC#Live Video Inspection#Photo Logs#Yiwu Warehouse Visit#Latent Defects
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Article 6 – Quality, Specifications & IP Protection5-Way Quality Check
Sample Conformity & Intellectual Property Indemnification
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Article 7 – Domestic Transportation & Consolidation CostsLogistics & Incoterms
Clear Separation: Domestic Consolidation (~RMB 6,500 Baseline) vs Ocean Freight
In Plain Terms (What It Means For You)
Absolute cost transparency. We strictly separate domestic consolidation services (inland trucking, drayage, packaging materials, and container stuffing baseline estimated at ~RMB 6,500) from international ocean freight. Final costs reflect actual verified statements.
Official Commercial Commitment
Domestic trucking, packing materials, container stuffing, and logistics are estimated at baseline RMB 6,500. This is adjusted based on actual volume, container type, and prevailing logistics statements confirmed by both parties.
#Domestic Consolidation#RMB 6,500 Baseline#Container Stuffing#Inland Trucking
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Article 8 – International Transportation & Incoterms® 2020Logistics & Incoterms
Standardized Trade Terms (EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF) via ICC Rules
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Article 9 – Balance Settlement, Container Loading & DeparturePayment Security
Inspection Approval Triggers Balance Settlement & Expedited Departure
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Article 10 – Transfer of RiskLogistics & Incoterms
Clear Risk Boundaries Governed by Agreed Incoterms® Rules
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Article 11 – Transportation InsuranceLogistics & Incoterms
Marine Cargo Insurance & Protection Against Oceanic Hazards
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Article 12 – Buyer Visits to China & Open Warehouse Access5-Way Quality Check
Open-Door Invitation to Tour Yiwu Warehouse & Sourcing Supply Chains
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Article 13 – Delivery Period & Production TimelinesTimelines & Flexibility
Agreed Production Lead Times & Documented Progress Tracking
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Article 14 – Force Majeure & Global Congestion ProtectionsTimelines & Flexibility
Exemption & Collaborative Mitigation for Unforeseeable Global Events
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Article 15 – Default & Liability BalancePayment Security
Fair Commercial Reciprocity & Lawful Damage Boundaries
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Article 16 – Order Cancellation & Refund MechanicsTimelines & Flexibility
Clear Cancellation Rules: Pre-Production Negotiations & Actual-Cost Deductions
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Article 17 – Contract Language & Bilingual ConsistencyInternational Law & CIETAC
Equal-Footing Bilingual Execution (Chinese & English)
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Article 18 – Governing Law (United Nations CISG Treaty)International Law & CIETAC
Governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
In Plain Terms (What It Means For You)
Your purchase is governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)—a neutral, globally respected international trade treaty ratified by over 95 nations.
Official Commercial Commitment
Governed by the UN CISG treaty to the extent applicable. Matters outside the CISG scope (such as contract validity and property title) are governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China.
#UN CISG#International Law#United Nations Treaty#Governing Law
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Article 19 – Dispute Resolution via CIETAC ArbitrationInternational Law & CIETAC
Friendly Consultation Followed by Globally Enforceable CIETAC Arbitration
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Article 20 – Notices & Electronic Communications (WhatsApp & WeChat)International Law & CIETAC
Full Legal Recognition of WhatsApp, WeChat & Email Confirmations
In Plain Terms (What It Means For You)
We recognize modern commercial reality. Order confirmations, specification approvals, photos, and messages exchanged via WhatsApp, WeChat, and official email hold recognized legal evidentiary force under our contract.
Official Commercial Commitment
WhatsApp accounts, WeChat accounts, email addresses, and phone numbers stated in the contract constitute valid means for commercial communication and legally enforceable order confirmations.
#WhatsApp Legal Validity#WeChat Evidence#Electronic Communication#Instant Notices
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Article 21 – Commercial Confidentiality & NDA SafeguardsInternational Law & CIETAC
Non-Disclosure Protection Over Buyer Designs, Pricing & Supplier Links
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Article 22 – Effectiveness & Remote Electronic ExecutionFormation & Docs
Equal Legal Force for Digital Signatures & Scanned Counterparts
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Article 23 – Full Standardized Contract & Export Documents PackFormation & Docs
Standard 6-Document Commercial Suite for Seamless Global Customs Clearance
Safe Wholesale Trade
Need an Official Bilingual Contract Template or Custom Proforma Invoice?
Our legal and foreign trade specialists will provide standard international contract drafts, customized to your product selection, packaging specifications, and target destination port.
What Buyer Protection is—and is not
Buyer Protection describes Yiwu Trade Link’s sourcing controls, supplier coordination, documentation, quality inspection and order-management support. It is not a bank guarantee, insurance policy, escrow service or marketplace refund guarantee unless a separate service is explicitly agreed in writing for a specific transaction.
Buyer protection questions
Can inspection guarantee that every unit is defect-free?
No inspection can guarantee every unit unless a suitable 100% inspection is specifically agreed and feasible. Inspection scope, sampling method and acceptance criteria should be agreed for the order.
Can you consolidate orders from multiple suppliers?
Yes, multi-supplier receiving and consolidation can be coordinated when appropriate for the shipment plan.
Do you provide escrow or marketplace refund protection?
Not by default. Buyer Protection refers to sourcing-process controls and coordination, not an escrow, insurance or marketplace refund program.
Planning a China wholesale order?
Build the controls into the order from the beginning.
Send your product requirements, quantity and destination. We can help identify which sourcing checks are appropriate before you proceed.