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What a China Dropshipping Agent Actually Does (and What You Should Pay One)
What a dropshipping agent does per order, the three fee models, published market pricing as of July 2026, and the six checks that expose a hidden 30 to 60 percent markup.
How to Find a China Sourcing Agent in 2026 (Without the 30-60% Markup)
What a China sourcing agent does, how they charge, and why a 0% markup model beats the typical 30 to 60 percent. Plus a six-point checklist to vet one.
EU De Minimis Ends July 1, 2026: The €3 Parcel Duty and How to Keep Shipping China-Direct to Europe
On July 1, 2026 the EU ends the €150 duty-free threshold and charges €3 per item on low-value parcels. The per-item math that decides who stays profitable, and how to keep shipping China-direct to Europe.
Section 321 in 2026: How DTC Brands Ship China-Direct Without Paying Duty
The de minimis exemption survived 2025 repeal attempts. Here is how to ship from China to US customers under $800 with zero duty, plus when to route around it.
Beyond AliExpress: The Premium Dropshipping Model Nobody Talks About
AliExpress dropshipping hit its ceiling years ago. The DTC brands actually making money switched to direct-factory partnerships with branded packaging and 7-day delivery.
Factory vs Trading Company vs Alibaba: Real Cost Math for DTC Brands
Factory $2.40. Trading company markup +30%. Alibaba listing markup +60%. The same product, three sourcing channels, three completely different margins. Here is the breakdown.
5 Sourcing Mistakes That Kill First-Time DTC Founders
Samples that do not match bulk. MOQ surprises. Lab dips drifting between rounds. Five specific sourcing mistakes I see weekly, with the fix for each.
Dropshipping in 2026: What Actually Works Now (And What Died Quietly)
Cheap-good arbitrage died with TEMU pricing pressure. AliExpress 30-day shipping died with customer expectations. Here is what survived: branded, factory-direct, sub-10-day.
What TEMU and SHEIN Taught Every DTC Brand About Cross-Border Fulfillment
You will never have TEMU's ad budget. But the cross-border fulfillment playbook they proved out is now available to anyone shipping 100+ orders a month.
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