: Understand terms like FOB (Free On Board) and CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight). These define when the risk and cost of transport transfer from the seller to the buyer.
: Use secure methods like Alibaba Trade Assurance or Letters of Credit to protect your funds until the goods are shipped or received.
: Third-party inspection services, such as QIMA or SGS , can visit the factory during production or before shipment to provide detailed reports on the batch quality. Navigating Logistics and Regulations