China Import Consulting: Strategy, Calculation, and Support
Eva Solutions advises you on importing from China — from import strategy through landed-cost calculation and the choice of Incoterms to customs, taxes, and product conformity. Advice grounded in our own team in China, not in theory.
- Import strategy and building a supply chain from China
- Landed-cost calculation: all costs through to delivery
- Advice on Incoterms, customs, import VAT, and EORI
- Product conformity, EU standards, and certificates
- Support for your import project with our own team on the ground
What Is China Import Consulting?
China import consulting settles, before the first order, the questions import projects fail on: Does the product pay off after customs and freight? Which Incoterms make sense? Which standards must the goods meet? Where do the risks lie?
Eva Solutions answers from the practice of our own team in China: a solid calculation, a clear import strategy and a contact who supports the project through to delivery if needed.
Our Consulting Services
-
Import Strategy and Supply Chain
We plan the supply chain: sources, order quantities, transport route and timeline — matched to your budget and target date.
-
Landed-Cost Calculation
Goods value, freight, customs, import VAT and additional charges — so you know before ordering whether the product is economical.
-
Incoterms Advice
Which Incoterm — EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP — suits your project, and who bears which costs and risks? The choice affects price, control and effort.
-
Customs, Import VAT, and EORI
We clarify the customs tariff number (TARIC), duty rate, import VAT and EORI number, so the import clears without delays or additional duty charges.
-
Product Conformity, EU Standards, and Certificates
We check which standards and proofs your product needs — CE marking, REACH or product-specific certificates — before you order.
-
Risks: Holidays, Quality, and Payment
Chinese New Year and Golden Week push back delivery dates, the understanding of quality differs from European standards, and payments need to be secured.
Landed Cost: What Does Importing from China Really Cost?
The goods price is only part of the bill. The landed-cost calculation shows the real costs up to delivery:
| Cost Item | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Goods value | unit price × quantity ex works |
| Freight | sea freight, air freight, rail freight, or truck transport |
| Customs | 0–12% depending on the goods category (TARIC) |
| Import VAT | 19% on the customs value plus freight and duty |
| Additional charges | port fees, insurance, onward transport |
Only the total decides whether a product is economical. We work it through before the order.
- Usually within 24 hours on working days
- A first, non-binding assessment of your project
Process: Your Import Project with Eva Solutions
-
Initial Consultation
You describe your product, target quantity and market; we clarify the key questions and the scope of the consultation.
-
Strategy and Calculation
Import strategy and a worked-out landed cost — the basis for your decision.
-
Clarifying Customs and Conformity
We check customs tariff, import duties, EORI, standards and certificates.
-
Implementation Plan
We define sources, transport route and timeline and link suitable operational services.
-
Support During Implementation
On request, we support sourcing, quality control, shipping, and customs through to delivery — or you implement it yourself.
Consulting or Full Service?
-
Consulting
You receive the strategy, calculation, and clarification of customs and conformity, and implement it yourself.
-
Full Service
We take on the implementation: sourcing, supplier vetting, quality control, consolidation, shipping, and customs clearance.
Consulting is the strategic entry point; the operational services carry it out.
Cost of Consulting
We calculate every consultation individually.
- Scope of Consulting
- A single initial consultation or ongoing support of an entire import project.
- Billing Model
- By the hour or as a project flat fee — depending on scope and duration.
- Credit Toward Implementation
- If you commission the implementation, we credit part of the consulting fee.
No flat rates: we disclose all cost items transparently.
Who Is China Import Consulting Right For?
-
Newcomers to China Import
Who want to set up their first project correctly from the start.
-
Retailers Facing a Calculation Decision
Who need to know whether a product pays off after customs and freight.
-
Companies with Failed Imports
Who had quality, customs, or cost problems.
-
Amazon Sellers and E-Commerce
Who want to build a source and know the costs in advance.
Why Eva Solutions for China Import Consulting?
-
Advice from Practice
Our own team in China: advice based on real suppliers, freight rates, and customs procedures instead of general recommendations.
-
Strategy and Implementation from One Source
On request, we implement what we recommend: sourcing, vetting, shipping, and customs without switching providers.
-
Our Own Lawyers
Contractual and legal questions are handled by our in-house lawyers on the ground.
-
Office and team in Germany
Our office in Waldrach, Germany (Naga Technologies GmbH) — also our contact and service address. Reachable during German business hours, with personal advice and transparent calculations.
Four locations in China
Offices and warehouses in the north and south of China – where we collect and check goods and prepare them for export.
-
Harbin
Head office and warehouse
Logistics park in Harbin where our warehouse is located
-
Guangzhou
Office and warehouse
Guangzhou: the building that houses our warehouse
-
Shenzhen
Office and warehouse
Shenzhen: the building that houses our office and warehouse
-
Sanya
Office, IT and technology
Yazhou Bay Science & Technology City in Sanya, home to our office
Frequently Asked Questions
What does China import consulting cost?
The cost depends on the scope — from a single initial consultation to the support of an entire import project. We bill by the hour or as a project flat fee and credit part of the consulting fee toward any subsequent implementation. We prepare a precise calculation on request.
How does importing from China work?
From strategy and landed-cost calculation through clarifying customs and conformity to sourcing, quality control, shipping, and customs clearance. We advise on every step and take on the implementation on request.
What costs arise when importing from China?
Besides the goods value, there are freight, customs (0–12%), import VAT (19%), and additional charges such as port fees and onward transport. Only the landed-cost calculation shows the real total costs.
Which duties and taxes apply?
The duty rate is 0–12% depending on the goods category (per TARIC), and import VAT is 19% on the customs value plus freight and duty. We determine the customs tariff number and the duties in advance.
Do I need an EORI number?
Yes. An EORI number is mandatory for commercial import into the EU. You apply for it with German customs — we explain the process.
Which Incoterms make sense when importing from China?
FOB (Free on Board) is the most common Incoterm. EXW, CIF, and DDP are possible depending on control and effort. We advise on the right choice for your project.
What do I need to consider around Chinese New Year?
Around Chinese New Year and Golden Week, factories stand still, and delivery dates shift by weeks. We plan the lead time accordingly and bring orders forward in good time.
Does Eva Solutions offer only consulting or also the implementation?
Both. You book the consulting on its own or have us implement the entire import project — sourcing, vetting, shipping, and customs from one source.
Ready for Your Import Project from China?
Tell us the product, target quantity, and market — we clarify the central questions and prepare a solid landed-cost calculation.
Need every detail in one place? Download the questionnaire, fill it in and send it to contact@versendex.de.
Planning a project in China?
Send us your enquiry with the product, quantity and destination. We'll work out which steps you need and come back to you with a proposal.