Direct Answer
Verify the legal company, product scope, factory or trader status, payment account, sample evidence and production capability before sending a material deposit.
Suitable For
- New importers
- Buyers using online marketplace leads
- Teams approving a first order
Not Suitable For
Verification evidence
| Evidence | Risk signal |
|---|---|
| Business license | Name, status or scope does not match the quotation |
| Bank account | Beneficiary changes without a documented reason |
| Factory evidence | Supplier refuses live video, dated photos or audit access |
| Sample | Sample cannot be linked to the quoted production process |
Step-by-step Process
- Collect the legal company name in Chinese
- Check license and business scope
- Compare quoted products with actual capability
- Verify payment account ownership
- Review samples and factory evidence
- Escalate higher-risk orders to an on-site audit
Buyer Checklist
- Chinese legal name
- Unified social credit code
- Registered address and representative
- Business scope
- Factory or trader evidence
- Payment beneficiary
- Sample record
Information Needed for Quotation
- Supplier quotation
- Supplier company name
- Product and quantity
- Order value range
- Planned payment date
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main decision in this how to verify a chinese supplier?
Verify the legal company, product scope, factory or trader status, payment account, sample evidence and production capability before sending a material deposit.
What should be documented before approval?
Chinese legal name; Unified social credit code; Registered address and representative; Business scope; Factory or trader evidence.
Can this checklist replace product or legal compliance review?
No. Use it to organize the commercial and technical review, then confirm market-specific compliance with qualified parties where required.
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