China Sourcing FAQs

Clear answers before you start a sourcing project.

Understand how the services are priced, what you need to begin and which responsibilities remain with Mon, the manufacturer, an independent provider or you.

Pricing

How are sourcing services priced?

You can choose one defined service or combine several stages. Indicative service fees are: Supplier Search & RFQ: USD 199–499 per product or closely related product family; Sample & Prototype Coordination: USD 149–399 per supplier and sample round; Production Follow-up: USD 299–799 per supplier and 30-day production period; Pre-Shipment Inspection Coordination: USD 149–399 per assignment; Complete Project Coordination: 3%–5% of purchase value, subject to an agreed minimum service fee; Equipment and vehicle projects: USD 499–1,499 initiation fee plus a 1%–3% success fee, with a minimum success fee of USD 1,000, and the initiation fee credited against the success fee. The exact scope, deliverables and service fee are confirmed in writing before work begins.

Scope and responsibility

Do you guarantee supplier quality or the lowest price?

Mon helps identify relevant suppliers, organize requirements, compare quotations and coordinate agreed sourcing stages, but does not guarantee the lowest price, supplier performance, product quality, certification, delivery or final project outcome.

Who handles manufacturer export, freight and destination-country import?

Where direct export is available, the manufacturer can export the goods or equipment directly. Mon does not act as the seller, exporter, carrier, freight forwarder or customs broker. Freight may be arranged through your chosen freight forwarder, settled in your country or included in the manufacturer’s commercial arrangement. Mon can coordinate the handover and communication when included in the agreed scope.

Starting a project

What information do I need to start?

A short description and one useful reference—such as a product link, photo, model number, drawing or sample—is enough to begin the conversation. Detailed specifications, quantities, commercial requirements and confidential files can follow by email after initial contact.

Still have a question?

Start with a short description.

Mon can first confirm whether the request fits and which sourcing stage would be useful. Detailed product information can follow by email.

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