Buying directly from a Chinese factory can increase your profit margins by 30% to 50% compared to buying from local wholesalers. However, many Canadian businesses are afraid of customs, shipping, and hidden costs.
As a manufacturer with a North American representative based in Canada, we are here to demystify the process.
Step 1: Verify the Certifications (Crucial!)
Canada has strict plumbing standards. Before you order a single container, ask the factory:
Do you have cUPC certification? (Required for many plumbing fixtures).
Is the material tested? (Ask for SGS reports).
Note: Chuangshi Sanitary products are manufactured to meet North American standards.
Step 2: Understand the HS Code & Duties
To calculate your landed cost, you need the HS Code.
Toilet Seats (Plastic): Generally falls under 3922.20.
Import Duty: Check the latest CBSA tariff schedule. Most plastic sanitary ware from China attracts a specific duty rate (often around 6.5%, but verify with a broker).
Step 3: Choose Your Incoterms (FOB vs. DDP)
This is where most buyers get stuck.
FOB (Free on Board): The factory puts goods on the ship in China. You are responsible for sea freight, insurance, and Canadian customs clearance.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): The “Lazy” Way. The supplier handles everything. You just pay one price, and the goods arrive at your warehouse in Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal.
The “Chuangshi” Advantage
Unlike typical Chinese factories, we bridge the gap. Because we have representation in Canada:
We can help arrange DDP shipping for you.
We can provide local samples overnight.
We handle the communication in your time zone.
Step 4: Quality Control (QC)
Never ship a container without inspection.
Request a pre-shipment video inspection.
At Chuangshi, we send you a detailed QC report (including load testing and hinge cycle testing) before the goods leave our factory.
Ready to start sourcing?
Don’t let the logistics scare you. We make it as easy as buying locally.
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