Construction & Real Estate Logistics & Shipping for Spot Purchasing: Updated 2025 Guide No.246

Sourcing Construction & Real Estate from China works well when the specification is written before the first inquiry is sent.

Common Mistakes

The three most common mistakes when importing Construction & Real Estate are: approving only a photo instead of a sample, skipping the in-line inspection, and changing the specification after production starts.

Cost Structure

The landed cost of Construction & Real Estate is material, labour, tooling, packing, inland freight and inspection. Ask for a breakdown so that a price change can be traced to a single item instead of a lump sum.

Contract and Payment

Deposit, balance against bill of lading, and a written claim window are the common structure for Construction & Real Estate orders. Put the inspection standard into the contract so both sides measure the same thing.

Certification

Depending on the destination market, Construction & Real Estate may require compliance documents such as test reports, material declarations or origin certificates. Request copies before shipment, not after customs clearance.

Final Checklist

Specification signed, sample approved, inspection booked, packing confirmed, documents ready. Tick these five boxes and your Construction & Real Estate shipment will most likely arrive as planned.