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Sourcing from China, without the guesswork.

Most sourcing advice is written by people who earn a commission from the factory they recommend. This section is written from the other side of the table: how to check who you are actually dealing with, what the paperwork means, and where the money usually goes missing.

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Supply chainNov 10, 2026

How to verify a Chinese vape factory, and the six red flags

Anyone can send a price list. Fewer can prove they make the device, export it legally, and will ship what they showed you. A practical verification method.

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Can't fly to Shenzhen for a first meeting? We visit the plant, check the licences, walk the line, and send you a written report with photos and a verdict. Paid by the buyer — never by the factory.

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We also do not help anyone get around import bans or licensing rules in their own market. If a product cannot be legally sold where you are, the honest answer is that you should not be sourcing it.