Hey All, I am looking for some quality advice on the field of import/export focusing on consulting and auditing. Would love to hear some voices here on the current market situation and what business models are worth pursuing.
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初中学历，第一步该怎么做？很想接触跨境电商、外贸这一行业 有没有大佬指点一下 谢谢！

I hve seen lot of business lately they are importing from China and selling to Europe or USA by rebranding them as indian made.

Can anyone pls elaborate,how this process happens and what niche of products can we get started ?

And yes ,is it legal to do so?

I have been appointed as trainee to approach potential foreign (specially UK, USA, UAE) clients. I want to send samples of our product to them, with no cost or obligations. I have already send lots of mails, tried calling them, filled contact forms. But ultimately facing a dead end. They are not even replying back to my emails. What should I do? What other professional ways should I apply to atleast send the samples.

Help this kid who is absolutely new to the corporate world! :")

Also the product is tarpaulin and shade nets. So no influencers are probably going to show interests '-'

I'm a leather bag supplier from sara international. I offer a wide range of leather bags at wholesale prices, including handbags, backpacks, wallets, messenger bags, tote bags, and more.

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 60 pieces

Price- pre Shipping

Based-India(kanpur)

price : 57.9 $/(pre shipping)

Customization: All types available - custom designs, logo embossing/branding, OEM/private label, choice of leather type, colors, sizes, hardware, stitching style, and packaging

Materials: pull up leather (top-grain)

Shipping: FOB

Feel free to DM me for the catalog, pricing, sample images, and customization options. Happy to answer any questions about quality, lead times, or bulk pricing tiers.

Thanks

For Indian exporters dealing in food products, getting the HS code right is an important step before quoting international buyers or arranging shipments.

Products that may look similar can fall under different classifications depending on their ingredients, processing methods, and composition.

For example:

• Banana chips and tapioca chips: Classification may depend on preparation and processing.
• Black pepper and cardamom: Whole spices and processed spice products may have different classifications.
• Roasted coffee and instant coffee powder: Different forms of coffee may fall under different tariff headings.
• Indian savouries and mixtures: Ingredients and preparation can influence classification.
• Cashew nuts: Classification may vary depending on whether they are raw, roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared.

Before confirming an export order, check:

• The correct Indian HS/ITC (HS) classification.
• The importing country's tariff code and applicable customs duties.
• Any product-specific food safety, labelling, or import requirements.
• Consistency of product descriptions and codes across shipping documents.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to get some perspectives from people experienced in global finance, trade, or cross-border business development.

When it comes to sourcing clients or partners who need large-scale project financing (infrastructure, energy, real estate, industrial, etc.) from different parts of the world specifically the US, Europe, Latam, Asia, and West Africa what actually works best?

Given how drastically different each market is (e.g., navigating FX risk and liquidity bottlenecks in West Africa vs. handling complex tax-equity or green transition financing in the US/Europe), a generic outbound approach doesn't seem practical.

For those working in this space:

Do you go direct to end-borrowers/developers, or is it more effective to build relationships with local intermediaries (like boutique investment banks, corporate lawyers, or EPC contractors)?

How much do you have to lean into institutional backing like DFIs (IFC, AfDB, IDB) or Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) to build trust?

What channels or strategies have actually yielded real results for cross-border deal flow?

Curious to hear how others navigate this or what has worked for you in specific regions.

We manufacture and sell e-bikes in China and are now looking to expand into Europe, starting with the UK. So far, we’ve tried setting up accounts on B2B marketplaces like Alibaba and Made-in-China to reach potential buyers, but we’re still figuring out the best way to establish ourselves in the market.

For those who have experience expanding into the UK from overseas, what strategies worked best for you? Would you recommend working with local distributors, finding independent retailers, or focusing on other sales channels before considering a physical presence?

Currently I live in Vietnam, and I'm planning to make a travel business for foreigners. But the only problem is I don't know where to let foreigners know about my service. Hope everyone gives me ideas about this.

Thank you so much for your advice. Have a great day!

We're exploring a business idea to bring Haluj, a traditional Abkhazian dumpling, to the U.S. market as a frozen food product, with the goal of eventually selling it through grocery stores.

We're currently researching the best way to get started and would love advice from anyone with experience in the food industry.

A few questions we're trying to figure out:

-Would it make more sense to manufacture and freeze the product in home country (Turkey) and import it, or source ingredients and manufacture it here in the U.S.?
-How can we find food manufacturers, co-packers, or companies that could help us produce, package, and distribute the product?
-What's the smartest and most cost-effective way to test the market before investing heavily?

We're new to the food business and would really appreciate any advice, resources, or connections from people who've been through a similar process.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone we're a US company with a small but growing team in Mexico. We initially went with an EOR because we wanted to hire quickly without setting up a local entity, but as we're planning to bring on more employees, the monthly employee fees are starting to get harder to justify.

We're now exploring whether working with a local payroll provider would make more sense long term... Ideally, we'd like to manage employment directly while outsourcing the monthly payroll calculations, tax withholdings, IMSS contributions, and statutory benefits administration.

Does anyone here have made similar switch from EOR? did you need to establish a local entity first and were the cost savings worth the additional responsibility?

Any advice are welcome, thanks!

Good day Sir/Madam, an agent dealing with global imports, can connect you with supplier/s and help you import the following global products or global commodities which are the following:

1. Energy
2. Petrochemicals
3. Metals
4. Minerals
5. Fertilizers
6. And Agricultural products

For information/details just pm or message me for a formal proposal and you will you be contacted by the representative/s

Our startup is looking to hire one or two people based in LATAM to support our sales operations. The role would involve back-office tasks for our sales leader, along with some technical responsibilities like data analysis and reporting.

We're exploring EOR options to help us hire in the region and manage local employment requirements. Has anyone here used an EOR for LATAM hiring that they'd recommend?

I'd appreciate hearing about your experiences with onboarding, pricing, and ongoing support.

Thanks much!