# Ningbo Greentime IMP & EXP Co., LTD — Full Content Index > Ningbo Greentime IMP & EXP Co., LTD is a professional China sourcing agent and export company providing one-stop export and sourcing solutions for global buyers since 1997. Member of the Sellers Union Group. Offices in Ningbo, Yiwu, Guangzhou, and Shantou. ## About This File This file provides the full text content of cngreentime.com for AI systems and large language models. It supplements llms.txt with complete prose content from the site's most important pages. Website: https://cngreentime.com Contact: dep04@cngreentime.com | WhatsApp/WeChat: 86-15824204811 Contact person: Karen Zou --- ## Company Overview **Ningbo Greentime IMP & EXP Co., LTD** is one member of the Sellers Union Group, established in 1997. Greentime is a professional export agency and sourcing company specializing in daily-use items for global buyers. **Key metrics:** - $2 Billion in exports - 200+ countries served - 3,500+ customers - 10,000+ partner suppliers - 20,000 m² warehouse space - 29+ years of sourcing experience **Office locations:** - Ningbo Office: 7F Sellers Union Building, 288 Guanghua Road, National Hi-Tech Zone, Ningbo, China - Yiwu Office: Union Group Building, 531# Zongze North Road, Yiwu, China - Shantou Office: 8F, No.21 Dongjiu Alley, Yuting Road, Shengda Building, Chenghai District, Shantou, China **Product categories:** Kitchenware, Cookware, Drinkware, Tableware, Kitchen Tools, Storage & Containers, Cleaning Items, Party Supplies, Pet Accessories, Home Decoration (Candles, Diffusers, Christmas Decoration), Socks (Women's, Men's, Kids', Seasonal), Fitness Outdoor (Yoga, Outdoor Chairs, Fitness Equipment), Toys, Bathroom Products. **Core services:** 1. Product Sourcing — Find the right suppliers and products for your market 2. Design & Customization — OEM & ODM services 3. Order Follow-Up — Track production progress and communicate with factories 4. Quality Inspection — Professional QC before shipment 5. Warehousing — Free storage and order consolidation 6. Container Booking — Shipping and container loading 7. Customs Clearance — Export documentation and smooth export process --- ## Sourcing Agent Service **URL:** https://cngreentime.com/sourcing-agent/ A sourcing agent is a person or agency that represents a buyer to source commodities and buy products that are out of the buyer's reach. Sourcing agents play an important role in international trade. Traditionally, a sourcing agent only sourced suppliers. Now, services include: selecting the right supplier, price negotiations, production follow-up, quality control, product compliance and testing, shipping, and more. **How it works:** 1. Customer submits inquiry 2. Greentime finds factory goods for customers 3. Offers quotation to customers 4. Prints sample and mails it to the customer 5. Customer confirms, places order 6. Mass production, delivery, and collection **Who needs a sourcing agent:** - People who have no experience importing - People with multiple product categories to manage - Large retailers and supermarkets - People in special product categories Greentime was created so that businesses that aren't Chinese and don't have a China office can easily have their own sourcing office in China. Greentime quickly finds the best factories with competitive prices and ensures consistently high-quality products. A 5,000,000+ product sourcing catalog is available for download at https://cngreentime.com/sourcing-agent/ --- ## Canton Fair Phases Guide **URL:** https://cngreentime.com/canton-fair-phases/ **Author:** Tennie Chen The Canton Fair is divided into three phases. Each phase focuses on completely different product categories. Your timing directly affects what you can see and who you can meet. **2026 Canton Fair Dates (Spring Session):** - Phase 1: April 15–19, 2026 — Electronics, machinery, industrial products - Phase 2: April 23–27, 2026 — Consumer goods and home products - Phase 3: May 1–5, 2026 — Textiles, fashion, and personal care products **Phase 1 — Electronics & Industrial Products (April 15–19, 2026)** Products: Consumer electronics (small appliances, smart devices), large home appliances, lighting products, machinery and production equipment, hardware and tools, auto parts. Best for: Industrial sourcing, electronics or electrical products, equipment for production lines, bulk orders with stable specifications. Phase 1 is usually the busiest phase. Exhibitors are experienced factories familiar with international standards and certifications. **Phase 2 — Consumer Goods & Home Products (April 23–27, 2026)** Products: Kitchenware and household items, home decoration and gifts, furniture and storage, bathroom accessories, building materials, seasonal and promotional items. Best for: Wholesalers and online sellers. Products here are easy to understand and easy to sell in most markets. Many factories support mixed containers and private label customization. Sourcing tips: Focus on material and finish quality, packaging options, MOQ flexibility, and supplier consistency. Don't rush to place orders on-site — take photos and compare suppliers afterward. **Phase 3 — Textiles, Fashion & Health Products (May 1–5, 2026)** Products: Apparel and fashion accessories, shoes, bags and luggage, textiles and fabrics, office and school supplies, health and personal care products. Best for: Fashion or apparel businesses, textile importers, seasonal or trend-based sales. In Phase 3, look for a balance of trend-driven items and stable repeat-order products. Check fabric quality and workmanship carefully. **Quick selection guide by product type:** - Technical products (electronics, machinery, tools) → Phase 1 - Everyday retail/online items → Phase 2 - Clothing, textiles, personal care → Phase 3 **FAQ:** Q: What are the 3 Canton Fair phases? A: The Canton Fair is divided into three phases. Phase 1 covers electronics and industrial products (April 15–19, 2026). Phase 2 focuses on consumer goods and home products (April 23–27, 2026). Phase 3 is for textiles, fashion, and personal care items (May 1–5, 2026). Q: Which Canton Fair phase is best for sourcing? A: It depends on your products. Phase 1 for machinery and electronics. Phase 2 for daily-use and household products — the most popular for general merchandise wholesalers. Phase 3 for clothing and textiles. Q: Can I attend all Canton Fair phases with one badge? A: Yes, one buyer badge allows attendance at all phases. You only need to register once. Q: How long is each Canton Fair phase? A: Each phase lasts about 4–5 days. The full fair runs for approximately three weeks, with short gaps between phases for exhibitor changes. Q: Do suppliers attend all Canton Fair phases? A: No. Most suppliers only attend one phase. Confirm which phase your target suppliers attend before booking. Q: Should I visit more than one Canton Fair phase? A: Only if your products span multiple categories. Focusing on one phase is usually more efficient and cost-effective. --- ## Incoterms Guide 2025 **URL:** https://cngreentime.com/incoterms-guide-updated-2025-with-chart/ **Author:** Tennie Chen Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and provide a universal set of trade rules defining responsibilities between buyers and sellers in international trade. **Two transport mode categories:** All Transport Modes (7 terms): EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, DDP Sea and Inland Waterway Only (4 terms): FAS, FOB, CFR, CIF **Key Incoterms 2020 updates:** - DAT replaced by DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) — delivery location can now be any place - CIP insurance requirement upgraded to Institute Cargo Clauses A (all-risks) - FCA now allows seller to obtain a Bill of Lading with on-board notation **Buyer responsibilities by Incoterm:** EXW (Ex Works) — Buyer handles everything: inland transport, export clearance, international freight, insurance, import clearance, duties. Risk transfers at seller's factory. Lowest price but maximum risk. FCA (Free Carrier) — Seller handles export clearance and delivery to carrier. Buyer handles international freight, insurance, import clearance, duties. Risk transfers when carrier receives goods. Good for container shipments and letter of credit payments. FOB (Free on Board) — Seller handles export clearance, delivery to port, loading on vessel. Buyer handles ocean freight, insurance, import clearance, duties. Risk transfers once goods are on board. Traditional sea freight standard. CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) — Seller handles export clearance, sea freight, basic insurance (Clause C). Buyer handles import clearance, duties, destination charges. Risk transfers once goods are on board. Common for bulk ocean shipments. Note: CIF insurance may be insufficient for high-value goods. CIP (Carriage & Insurance Paid To) — Seller handles export clearance, international freight, high-level insurance (Clause A). Buyer handles import clearance, duties, destination handling. Better for multimodal transport and air freight. DAP (Delivered at Place) — Seller handles export clearance, delivery to buyer's site. Buyer handles import clearance and duties only. Good for buyers who can't handle export but can manage import customs. DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) — Seller handles export clearance, transport, and unloading at destination. Buyer handles import clearance and duties. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) — Seller handles everything including import clearance and duties. Buyer only receives goods. Door-to-door service but higher hidden costs. **How to choose:** - Sea freight: FOB, CIF, CFR, or FAS - Air or multimodal: EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, or DDP - Strong logistics network at origin: prefer EXW or FCA - No customs clearance expertise: consider DAP or DDP - Letters of Credit: FOB or FCA (with Bill of Lading agreement) **Key contract tip:** Always specify "Incoterms® 2020" and name the exact place/port. Example: "FOB Shanghai Port, Incoterms® 2020" **Common mistakes to avoid:** - Treating Incoterms as complete contracts (they only cover delivery and risk, not quality or payment) - Using sea-only terms (FOB, CIF) for air or multimodal shipments - Overestimating CIF insurance coverage (only Clause C — minimum coverage) - Not aligning Incoterms with payment methods --- ## China Manufacturing Hubs Guide **URL:** https://cngreentime.com/china-manufacturing-hubs-guide/ **Author:** Tennie Chen China's manufacturing strength comes from highly specialized regional clusters, where entire supply chains are concentrated within specific cities. For global importers, the right manufacturing hub depends on product type, order volume, target market, and business model. **Top Manufacturing Hubs:** **Yiwu — Global Center for Small Commodities & Daily-Use Goods** Best for: Daily-use household items, promotional products, stationery, party supplies, fashion accessories, small gifts. Advantages: Low MOQs suitable for market testing, fast sampling and quotation cycles, dense supplier clusters, strong consolidation and mixed-container logistics. Best buyers: Importers and wholesalers with wide product lines, supermarkets and dollar stores, Amazon sellers testing new SKUs. **Shenzhen — China's Electronics Powerhouse** Best for: Consumer electronics (earphones, chargers, smart devices), IoT products, smart home equipment, PC accessories, OEM/ODM electronic components. Advantages: Short development-to-market cycles, mature ODM/OEM services, access to Huaqiangbei component markets, strong engineering talent. Best buyers: Brands developing customized or smart products, tech startups, buyers prioritizing functionality. Note: Costs are higher than inland hubs, but technical reliability justifies the premium. **Guangzhou — Household Goods & General Merchandise Base** Best for: Household goods, kitchenware, storage products, personal care, fashion accessories, general export goods. Connected to Foshan, Zhongshan, and Jiangmen — the Greater Bay Area supply chain. Best buyers: Importers serving supermarkets and retailers, buyers sourcing household goods at scale, brands prioritizing reliability and export compliance. Note: Higher quality stability and larger production capacity than Yiwu, but slightly higher MOQs. **Ningbo — Plastics & Small Appliances Hub** Best for: Plastic household products, storage boxes and containers, small home appliances (fans, heaters, kitchen appliances), injection-molded consumer goods. Advantages: Strong mold-making and injection molding capabilities, high production automation, direct access to Ningbo-Zhoushan Port. Best buyers: Importers purchasing plastic products in bulk, brands sourcing small appliances with safety certifications, long-term repeat order buyers. **Shantou — Toys & Plastic Goods Manufacturing** Best for: Plastic toys (educational, promotional, licensed), baby and kids products, plastic daily-use goods, gift and novelty products, OEM/ODM toy development. The Chenghai district is internationally recognized as one of China's most important toy manufacturing bases. Experience with international toy safety standards: EN71, ASTM, CPSIA. Best buyers: Toy importers, promotional product buyers, distributors focused on kids products. **Chaozhou — China's Ceramic Capital** Best for: Ceramic tableware and dinner sets, ceramic mugs and cups, decorative ceramics, hotel and restaurant ceramic supplies. Complete ceramic supply chain: kilns, glazing, decoration. Experience with food-contact safety standards. **Quanzhou — Footwear Manufacturing Cluster** Best for: Sports shoes and sneakers, casual and lifestyle footwear, sandals and EVA footwear, OEM manufacturing for international brands. Advantages: Decades of footwear experience, strong R&D, scalable production for large-volume orders. **Jinhua (Yongkang) — Hardware Tools & Outdoor Items** Best for: Hand tools, hardware accessories, garden and outdoor tools, camping and leisure products, metal household items. Advantages: Mature metal processing, strong OEM capacity for global tool brands. **Linyi — Low-Cost Daily Necessities Base** Best for: Low-cost household goods, cleaning supplies, storage and organization products, general daily-use commodities. Advantages: Extremely competitive pricing, large-scale standardized production. **Hub selection by product type:** - Small commodities & daily-use goods → Yiwu / Linyi - Electronics → Shenzhen - Household goods & general merchandise → Guangzhou - Plastics & small appliances → Ningbo - Toys & plastic goods → Shantou - Ceramics → Chaozhou - Footwear → Quanzhou - Hardware tools & outdoor items → Jinhua **Hub selection by priority:** - Lowest price → Linyi, Yiwu - Quality & stability → Guangzhou, Ningbo - Compliance & certifications → Shenzhen, Ningbo - Customization & OEM → Shantou, Chaozhou --- ## Yiwu Agent Service **URL:** https://cngreentime.com/yiwu-agent/ Yiwu is located in the middle of Zhejiang province, China, close to Ningbo and Shanghai ports. Yiwu International Trade City has 75,000+ vendor booths, with 28+ categories and 320,000+ kinds of products, operating all year round. Greentime has 25 years of Yiwu import and export experience, covering daily necessities, toys, kitchenware, household goods, accessories, tools, office supplies, and cosmetics. **Yiwu International Trade City — District Overview:** District 1: Flowers, toys, headwear, jewelry, festive crafts, decoration crafts. District 2: Bags, umbrellas, hardware tools, electrical products, locks, kitchen and bathroom hardware, small household appliances, telecommunications equipment. District 3: Stationery (pens, pencils, ink), glasses, entertainment and leisure goods, sporting goods, cosmetics, clothing apparel. District 4: Hosiery and leggings, daily necessities, gloves, hats, footwear, bra and underwear. District 5: Imported food, health products, bedding, wedding supplies, hair products, pet supplies, curtain fabrics. **Yiwu Market Online Services:** - Video Selection: Select products through video call with clients - Product Photos: Regular photos from Yiwu market sent to clients - Product Catalog: Yiwu product catalog for reference - Online Site: Regularly updated new products from Yiwu market **Buyers Greentime serves in Yiwu:** - Supermarkets: Direct source factory access to meet different product needs - Traders and wholesalers: Best quality products at significantly low cost - Brand gift shops: From conception to packaging solutions --- ## Factory Audit Service **URL:** https://cngreentime.com/factory-audit/ Greentime dispatches professionals or third-party inspection companies to conduct factory audits following national standards. With experience serving North American, European, and Australian companies, Greentime has developed a Quality Inspection System that checks early in the production cycle and repeats inspections multiple times during manufacturing. **What a factory audit includes:** Supplier Evaluation — Assess whether to trust and move forward with a potential Chinese supplier, without needing to visit in person. Functional & Safety Tests — Tests to ensure the product works properly and is ready to ship. Packing & Packaging — Check individual packaging and export packing compliance, carton size, shipping marks, packing method, barcodes. Product General Appearance — Verify products correspond to buyer's instructions on branding, color, shape, and labels. Production Status — Check quantity of products ready & packed, not ready, or ready but not packed at inspection date. Product Measurements — Check product length, width, thickness, diameter, weight, and all size elements. --- ## How to Source Products from China **URL:** https://cngreentime.com/how-to-source-products-from-china/ **Author:** Lucia Lin, Senior Sourcing Specialist **Three ways to find suppliers in China:** 1. Traveling to China / Trade Fairs — The most traditional approach. The Canton Fair in Guangzhou is China's most famous exhibition. Direct interaction helps assess suppliers. Drawbacks: expensive, time-consuming travel; trade fair categories may not be as diverse as expected. 2. Internet Search — Easiest approach. Platforms like Alibaba are widely used but carry risk of fake suppliers. Verification is essential. 3. Cooperating with a Purchasing Agent — The most recommended approach for secure and efficient sourcing. A sourcing agent like Greentime finds manufacturers not easily traceable on Alibaba, often offering more competitive prices. Service is free for buyers (agent is paid by factory commission or service fee). **Key protection tips:** Factory Inspection — Hire a professional to verify a factory's capability before placing an order. The inspector provides a 10–15 page report with photos covering factory condition, workers, manufacturing area, goods, licenses, and quality control systems. Product Inspection — After manufacturing, hire a third party to inspect the product. Receive a detailed 10–20 page report with photographs noting defects from minor to critical, with a pass/fail rating. Always inspect at the point of origin, not destination. **Shipping terms advice:** Always choose FOB (Free on Board) when sourcing from China. FOB means the seller pays freight and transport to the export port and loads goods into the container. Once goods are on board, costs and risks transfer to the buyer, but the buyer has control over carrier, route, and transit time. Avoid CIF when possible: with CIF, the supplier controls every aspect until delivery — including carrier choice, timing, and routing — which can lead to delays. **Chinese business etiquette tips:** - Research the company before meetings; avoid scheduling on Chinese holidays - Bring plenty of printed marketing materials (black and white preferred) - Gift-giving is common and signals the beginning of a flourishing business relationship --- ## 10 Tips for Canton Fair 2026 (First-Time Buyers) **URL:** https://cngreentime.com/10-tips-for-canton-fair-2026/ **Published:** March 12, 2026 The Canton Fair is the largest and most influential trade exhibition in China, attracting over 200,000 global buyers per session. Held twice a year in Guangzhou — Spring (April–May) and Autumn (October–November). **2026 Spring Canton Fair Dates:** - Phase 1: April 15–19, 2026 - Phase 2: April 23–27, 2026 - Phase 3: May 1–5, 2026 **Common mistakes first-time visitors make:** - Endless walking with little result - Confusion between traders and real factories - Missed appointments with qualified suppliers - Traffic delays and poor time management - Verbal quotes that don't match post-show offers **Tip 1: Understand the phases before booking.** Your product category determines which phase to attend. Attending the wrong phase means you won't find relevant suppliers. Confirm which phase your target suppliers attend before booking flights. **Tip 2: Pre-register and get your badge in advance.** The Canton Fair requires prior online registration. Getting your buyer badge in advance saves significant time at the venue. **Tip 3: Research exhibitors before you arrive.** Use the Canton Fair official exhibitor directory to identify target suppliers by product category and hall number. Create a shortlist and plan your route. **Tip 4: Plan your hall route strategically.** The fair grounds are enormous. Walking without a plan wastes time. Map out which halls to visit, prioritize by importance, and leave buffer time for unexpected finds. **Tip 5: Bring professional business cards and materials.** Chinese suppliers respond well to buyers who present themselves professionally. Bring plenty of business cards and any product specifications or samples you are referencing. **Tip 6: Distinguish factories from trading companies.** Ask directly: "Do you manufacture this product yourselves, or do you trade?" Factories typically offer lower MOQs and better customization flexibility. Trading companies may have broader catalogs but less production control. **Tip 7: Don't place orders on the spot.** Collect catalogs, photos, and business cards. Compare suppliers after the fair, verify them, and negotiate in writing. Verbal price quotes at a fair rarely reflect final production pricing. **Tip 8: Ask about customization early.** If you need OEM, private label, or packaging customization, ask whether the factory supports it before spending time on pricing discussion. **Tip 9: Build relationships, not just transactions.** Chinese business culture values long-term relationships (guanxi). Attending the Canton Fair and following up with suppliers you met signals commitment and often results in better pricing and service over time. **Tip 10: Use a local sourcing agent if you need support.** For first-time buyers or those with complex sourcing needs, partnering with a local China sourcing agent before and during the fair can significantly improve results — from pre-fair supplier outreach to on-site translation and evaluation. --- ## Logistics & Warehouse Services **URL:** https://cngreentime.com/logistic-warehouse-services/ Greentime provides end-to-end logistics and warehousing support for global buyers sourcing from China. **Warehousing:** 20,000 m² warehouse space across multiple Chinese cities for free storage and order consolidation. Products from multiple suppliers can be consolidated into a single container, reducing shipping costs. **Container booking:** Greentime arranges container booking and loading, coordinating between factories and freight forwarders. **Customs clearance:** Professional documentation and export customs clearance support to ensure smooth export from China. **Shipping options:** - Sea freight: Best for large-volume, non-time-sensitive orders. Common terms: FOB, CIF, DDP. - Air freight: Suitable for smaller or urgent shipments. --- ## Contact & Office Locations **URL:** https://cngreentime.com/contact/ **Main contact:** - Email: dep04@cngreentime.com - WhatsApp / WeChat: 86-15824204811 - Contact person: Karen Zou **Offices:** - Ningbo: 7F Sellers Union Building, 288 Guanghua Road, National Hi-Tech Zone, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China - Yiwu: Union Group Building, 531# Zongze North Road, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China - Shantou: 8F, No.21 Dongjiu Alley, Yuting Road, Shengda Building, Chenghai District, Shantou, Guangdong, China --- ## Key Pages Index - Homepage: https://cngreentime.com/ - Sourcing Agent: https://cngreentime.com/sourcing-agent/ - Yiwu Agent: https://cngreentime.com/yiwu-agent/ - Factory Audit: https://cngreentime.com/factory-audit/ - Logistics & Warehouse: https://cngreentime.com/logistic-warehouse-services/ - Canton Fair Phases Guide: https://cngreentime.com/canton-fair-phases/ - Canton Fair 2026 Tips: https://cngreentime.com/10-tips-for-canton-fair-2026/ - Incoterms 2025 Guide: https://cngreentime.com/incoterms-guide-updated-2025-with-chart/ - China Manufacturing Hubs: https://cngreentime.com/china-manufacturing-hubs-guide/ - How to Source from China: https://cngreentime.com/how-to-source-products-from-china/ - Product Catalog: https://cngreentime.com/sourcing-agent/ (5M+ product PDF download) - Contact: https://cngreentime.com/contact/ - Blog/Resources: https://cngreentime.com/resource/ - Sitemap Index: https://cngreentime.com/sitemap_index.xml