Request a sourcing quote with enough detail to be useful
A vague “how much?” gets vague answers. Send product category, quantity, destination, target budget, timeline, and any drawings or inspiration links.
Capture high-intent buyer requests for supplier shortlists, sourcing routes, rough landed-cost planning, inspection, and freight referrals.
What to send
The first useful quote is not a final supplier invoice. It is a sourcing plan: what category fits China sourcing, where suppliers usually cluster, what risks need checking, and whether the expected savings justify the work.
- Product category and quantity.
- Destination country, city, or port.
- Target budget or local quote you are comparing against.
- Timeline and whether the project can wait for ocean freight.
- Drawings, dimensions, inspiration links, product photos, or finish references.
What happens next
The early version is manual. That is intentional. Supplier quality is not a spreadsheet fantasy; the process should stay human until the data is good enough to automate.
- Confirm whether the category is a good China sourcing fit.
- Estimate major landed-cost components.
- Flag specs, certifications, or local-code questions.
- Suggest supplier-route options: platform search, factory direct, agent, or furniture tour.
Before you move forward
- Do not ask for a quote until the category and approximate quantity are known.
- Include dimensions or drawings for custom cabinets, doors, windows, vanities, and wardrobes.
- Include destination and timeline so freight assumptions are not imaginary.
- Mention whether you need inspection, freight, customs, or local delivery help.
Common questions
Can I request help before I know the exact supplier?
Yes. The point is to decide the right sourcing route before choosing suppliers.
Is this for commercial buyers too?
Small project and design buyers can use this page. Bulk, project, importer, and manufacturer searches should route to China Build Source.