Re: [spiers] finding the best supplier
Folks,
As you know I don't permit offers to buy nor offers to sell on this listserv,
simply6 because they lack the hard data necessary to make a decision one way
or another... without the NTDB research and analysis, one is just asking for
trouble working off a "tip" as to where one should source products.
I did let this one go thrpough, because it gave me a useful idea... instead
of replying "I have a connection... that might help you out..." why not
instead post the relevant HTS #'s, data analysis, references and otherwise proof
that your connection is the best place in the worl to have the product made.
So, I will continue to delete offers to buy and sell as moderator, but if
anyone develops a case as to why their source is the best in then, then I will
certainly post that for everyone to review as a case study.
John
In a message dated 7/26/03 11:39:47 AM, WLL321@yahoo.com writes:
I have a friend who is a manufacturer for aluminum products in Shanghai
and onother friend which makes steel door and fence in Shenyang China. But both
of thier factories are so small. I don't know chould I help you?
I'm in China right now and will back to U.S next week, then go China
again
about 10-15 days later after get San Francisco.
Saturday, July 26, 2003
finding the best supplier
finding the best supplier
Re: [spiers] finding the best supplier
Dear Mary Key:
I have a friend who is a manufacturer for aluminum products in Shanghai
and onother friend which makes steel door and fence in Shenyang China. But both
of thier factories are so small. I don't know chould I help you?
I'm in China right now and will back to U.S next week, then go China again
about 10-15 days later after get San Francisco.
Good Luck.
Lucy Liu
MK Burdick
I have a product idea that retailers say doesn't exist and that their
customers would buy. I have sketches about which retailers are
enthusiastic. My other research into competetive products makes my idea
look great. I need to find a manufacturer. The product is a garden decor
item, a screen used by urban dwellers on balconies or small city lots to
screen out undesireable views and noise. It will be made of tubular
aluminum or tubular steel. My strategy was to use the John Spiers proven
approach with the NTDB. My own review of the HTS and a far more capable
customs broker's opinion is that my product would be classified as an
"aluminum structure, other, other". Arguably it could be classified as
"Other funiture, other metal furniture, other, other". A search through the
trade database using these classifications will include imports that vary
significantly from my product. I suspect a likely manufacturer would be one
who also manufactures outdoor aluminum or steel furniture, 60% of which sold
in the U.S. comes from China. The list of importers of metal furnture is
vast. Additionally, there is a great deal of metal furniture of
significantly poorer workmanship than mine must be to occupy a place in the
hearts and pocketbooks of retailers. I would appreciate any suggestions on
how best to focus my manufacturer search. Thanks much.
Mary Kay
Wednesday, July 23, 2003
finding the best supplier
I have a product idea that retailers say doesn't exist and that their
customers would buy. I have sketches about which retailers are
enthusiastic. My other research into competetive products makes my idea
look great. I need to find a manufacturer. The product is a garden decor
item, a screen used by urban dwellers on balconies or small city lots to
screen out undesireable views and noise. It will be made of tubular
aluminum or tubular steel. My strategy was to use the John Spiers proven
approach with the NTDB. My own review of the HTS and a far more capable
customs broker's opinion is that my product would be classified as an
"aluminum structure, other, other". Arguably it could be classified as
"Other funiture, other metal furniture, other, other". A search through the
trade database using these classifications will include imports that vary
significantly from my product. I suspect a likely manufacturer would be one
who also manufactures outdoor aluminum or steel furniture, 60% of which sold
in the U.S. comes from China. The list of importers of metal furnture is
vast. Additionally, there is a great deal of metal furniture of
significantly poorer workmanship than mine must be to occupy a place in the
hearts and pocketbooks of retailers. I would appreciate any suggestions on
how best to focus my manufacturer search. Thanks much.
Mary Kay