Checklist for buying from a Chinese manufacturer
Buying direct from the factory saves margin but requires checking what a local distributor already verifies for you.
Before paying
- Company details: verifiable legal name, licence and address.
- Written offer with model, configuration, Incoterm, lead time and warranty.
- Clear payment terms: deposit, balance and timing.
- References from customers in your country and photos or videos of real machines.
Product and paperwork
- CE marking and declaration of conformity if you will use it in the EU.
- Manual and parts diagram in your language.
- List of wear parts and supply lead time.
- Plate with capacity, load centre and serial number.
Shipping and receipt
- Shipping dimensions and weight, and who loads and unloads.
- Pre-shipment inspection, your own or a third party's.
- Transport insurance and claim period.
- Delivery report with photos on arrival.
If you prefer to avoid risk
With an intermediary who coordinates the purchase, you define in the offer which checks and documents are included. Ask us what we cover in each order.