Phases to focus on:

Advantages: Face-to-face negotiations, on-site product testing, and direct access to 25,000+ verified suppliers.

Tips: Pre-register online to skip queues; bring product samples or specifications to speed up supplier matching.

Yiwu Small Commodity Market: Ideal for low-cost consumer goods (toys, kitchenware, stationery) with MOQs as low as 10–50 units.

Baiyun Cosmetics Market: Specializes in skincare, makeup, and personal care products—popular for Azerbaijani beauty retailers.

Guangzhou Furniture Market: Offers a wide range of furniture (modern, traditional) at wholesale prices, with customization options.

How to navigate: Hire a local interpreter (many markets have English-speaking staff) and compare prices across 3–5 vendors to secure the best deal.

Product Details: Finalize specifications (material, size, packaging) and request a proforma invoice (PI) from the supplier, including FOB/CIF prices, MOQs, and production time.

Sample Approval: Always order samples first to check quality. Most suppliers charge (20–)100 per sample (refundable on bulk orders).

EXW (Ex Works): You manage all logistics from the supplier’s factory. Best for experienced buyers seeking lower costs.

FOB (Free on Board): Supplier delivers goods to a Chinese port (e.g., Guangzhou, Shanghai). You arrange shipping from there—common for mid-sized orders.

CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight): Supplier covers costs to Baku Port, including basic insurance. Suitable for first-time importers.

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): Supplier handles everything, including delivery to your door in Azerbaijan. Most convenient but slightly pricier.

T/T (Telegraphic Transfer): 30% deposit to start production, 70% balance before shipment. Preferred for bulk orders ($10,000+).

Letter of Credit (L/C): Issued by your Azerbaijani bank, guaranteeing payment to the supplier upon meeting shipment terms. Ideal for large transactions.

Escrow Services: Platforms like Alibaba Trade Assurance hold funds until you confirm goods are received in good condition—reduces fraud risk.

Required Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/air waybill, and certificate of origin (Form A for preferential tariffs).

Prohibited Items: Avoid shipping counterfeit goods, weapons, or chemicals without proper permits. BETTERluck verifies product compliance to prevent delays.

LCL (Less than Container Load): For shipments under 15 CBM.

FCL (Full Container Load): For larger orders.

Cost: (9–)13 per kg.

Example: 100kg → (900–)1,300.

Transit Time: 8–11 days to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku).

Sea Freight (LCL): 5,000–6,000kg ≈7–9 CBM → (910–)1,710.

Why sea?: Air freight for this weight would cost (45,000–)78,000—sea freight saves 95%+ on shipping costs.

Commercial invoice (in English/Azerbaijani, with detailed product descriptions and values).

Packing list (specifying weight, dimensions, and quantity per package).

Bill of lading/air waybill.

Certificate of origin (to claim tariff reductions under China-Azerbaijan trade agreements).

Import license (for regulated goods: pharmaceuticals, electronics, food products).

Import Duty: 0–30% (average 10% for consumer goods; machinery may qualify for 0% under industrial development policies).

VAT: 18% on the total cost (goods + freight + duty).

Calculation Example: A (10,000 shipment with )1,000 freight and 10% duty → Total VAT = 18% of ((10,000 + )1,000 + (1,000) = )2,160.

Wholesale Market Support: We arrange transportation from Guangzhou markets to our warehouse, with consolidation services for multi-vendor orders.

Cost Transparency: All quotes include China export fees, freight, and Azerbaijan customs clearance—no hidden charges.

Heavy Cargo Expertise: Specialized handling for 5,000–6,000kg shipments, with optimized loading to reduce CBM and lower costs.

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