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Maybe you’ve seen products on 1688, Alibaba or other Chinese marketplaces selling for surprisingly low prices.
You look at the prices and think:
“If I can buy this cheaply in China and sell it here in Zambia, I could make good money.”
And you may be right.
But there’s a problem…
Finding a cheap product is only the beginning.
You need to know how to find the right suppliers, understand quantities and product specifications, deal with agents, arrange shipping, understand customs and taxes, calculate your REAL cost, and work out whether you will actually make a profit.
One mistake can turn a seemingly profitable product into an expensive loss.
That’s why I created:
This guide takes you through the process from finding a product to receiving it in Zambia.
Learn how to research products instead of randomly buying whatever looks cheap.
You’ll learn what to look for when comparing products and suppliers, and how to think about demand, competition, shipping and profitability.
Get introduced to the major platforms used for sourcing products, including:
You’ll understand what each platform is useful for and the important differences between them.
Don’t simply choose the cheapest seller.
Learn what to examine when comparing suppliers, including supplier history, product quality, MOQ, specifications, reviews, communication and other important factors.
Learn how to approach negotiations properly.
Instead of simply asking:
“What’s your best price?”
Learn how to negotiate based on quantity, packaging, accessories, samples, shipping and other factors.
Learn what MOQ means and why it matters.
Understand why product dimensions, carton dimensions and weight can dramatically affect what you ultimately pay for shipping.
Learn the differences between:
Air Freight vs Sea Freight vs Door-to-Door Shipping
And understand the important questions you should ask your freight provider before paying.
Importing doesn’t end when your supplier sends your goods.
The guide explains the basics you need to understand about customs, duties, VAT, documentation and the importance of checking current Zambian requirements.
This is one of the most important lessons in the book.
A product might look cheap in China…
But what matters is:
How much does ONE SELLABLE UNIT actually cost after everything is included?
You’ll learn how to calculate your landed cost by considering product cost, China-side expenses, agent fees, international freight, customs, taxes and other charges.
Learn the difference between markup and margin and how to calculate your potential profit.
The guide includes practical examples showing how a product’s landed cost affects the price you should charge.
Learn about common problems beginners face, including:
❌ Buying simply because the price is cheap
❌ Choosing the wrong product variation
❌ Ignoring MOQ
❌ Failing to calculate freight
❌ Sending money without verifying payment instructions
❌ Trusting product photos blindly
❌ Failing to inspect goods
❌ Ignoring customs and other costs
This isn’t just a book you read and forget.
You’ll also get practical resources to help you apply what you’ve learned.
Record:
A ready-to-use list of questions you can ask suppliers about:
Before you spend your money, use the checklist to make sure you’ve considered the important details.
This guide is ideal for:
✅ Beginners who want to start importing from China
✅ Zambians who want to start a reselling business
✅ Existing sellers looking for new products
✅ Entrepreneurs interested in sourcing products at wholesale prices
✅ Anyone who has seen products on Chinese marketplaces but doesn’t know what to do next
You don’t need to be an experienced importer.
The guide is designed specifically with the beginner in mind.
Your first order should be an opportunity to learn—not a reason to lose your capital.
The guide encourages a simple approach:
Start small → Test → Learn → Reorder → Scale
Instead of putting all your money into one product, learn how to test demand and make decisions based on evidence.
Instead of wondering:
“Which platform should I use?”
“Is this supplier reliable?”
“How much will shipping really cost?”
“What about customs?”
“Will I actually make a profit?”
You’ll have a practical framework to help you make better decisions.
You don’t need to know everything before you begin.
You just need to understand the process, start carefully and learn as you go.
Learn the process. Avoid common mistakes. Calculate your real costs. Find products with potential. Start small and build from there.
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