FAQ
China sourcing agent FAQ
Straight answers about our sourcing, inspection, shipping and interpreting services.
General
What does XZH Trading do?
XZH Trading (Foshan Xuzhihui Trading Co., Ltd., 佛山市栩智汇商贸有限公司) is a sourcing and trading company in Foshan, Guangdong, China. It offers purchasing-agent / sourcing services for furniture, lighting, aluminium windows and doors, sanitary ware, wood flooring and soft furnishings; import and export support including quality inspection, consolidation and shipping; and Chinese–English business translation and interpreting.
Who are your clients?
We work for overseas buyers of home and building products: importers and distributors, property developers, contractors, hotel and hospitality projects, interior designers and architects, and private clients furnishing a home abroad.
Where are you located?
We are based in Foshan, Guangdong Province, China, next to Guangzhou. Address: No. 108, Yuecai Haoting, Lecong Avenue, Lecong Town, Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong, China.
How are your fees calculated?
Fees are quoted per project once we understand the scope. Depending on the job, the quote may be a service fee based on the purchase value, a fixed fee per task (for example an inspection visit or an interpreting day), or a combination. Fees are always agreed in writing before work starts.
Is there a minimum order?
We do not set a minimum order for our service. Individual factories may have their own minimum order quantities; we tell you about them at quotation stage and, where possible, look for suppliers that fit smaller orders.
Can you consolidate goods from different suppliers into one container?
Yes. Goods from several factories are delivered to a warehouse in Foshan, counted and checked, packed for export where needed, and loaded into one shared container. Loading is photographed so you can follow the progress.
Do you inspect goods before shipment?
Yes. We inspect goods against the approved samples, drawings and order list before final payment and shipment, and send you a photo report. Shipment proceeds after you approve.
Which shipping terms can you work with?
We can work with common Incoterms 2020 rules such as EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. For Foshan cargo, FOB usually means delivery on board at a South China port such as Shenzhen or Guangzhou Nansha. DDP door-to-door delivery is possible for some destinations through partner forwarders.
Do you provide interpreters for the Canton Fair and factory visits?
Yes. We provide Chinese–English business interpreting for factory visits, supplier meetings and negotiations, trade fairs such as the Canton Fair and furniture fairs in Guangzhou, and tours of the Foshan furniture markets.
Is XZH Trading related to Anna Collection / xzhfurniture.com?
Yes. XZH Trading is a sister company of Foshan Xuzhihui Household Products Co., Ltd. (Anna Collection, xzhfurniture.com), a custom furniture and cabinetry manufacturer in Lecong, Foshan. The companies are planned to be organised under one group. X-POINT DESIGN (x-pointdesign.com) is a strategic interior-design partner.
What is your business licence number?
Foshan Xuzhihui Trading Co., Ltd. (佛山市栩智汇商贸有限公司) is registered in Foshan with Unified Social Credit Code (business licence no.) 91440606MAKANKER2A.
How do I start?
Send us what you need — product list, drawings or reference photos, quantities, target price and destination — by email to miuw5586@gmail.com or WhatsApp +86 150 9988 5586. We reply with questions and a proposal for scope and fee.
By product category
Can you buy furniture from several Foshan factories and ship it together?
Yes. Consolidating furniture from multiple suppliers into one container is a core part of our service. Goods are collected at a warehouse in Foshan, checked against the order list, packed for export and loaded into a single 20ft or 40ft container.
Do you only work with furniture made by the XZH group?
No. We source from whichever factories fit your specification and budget. Our sister company Foshan Xuzhihui Household Products (Anna Collection) is one option for custom cabinetry and furniture, but it is not the only one.
Can you visit the Lecong furniture market with me?
Yes. We can plan a market visit, accompany you as guide and Chinese–English interpreter, and follow up with the factories you liked after the visit.
Can you check that lights meet my country's voltage and plug standard?
Yes. Voltage, plug type and the required certification marks are confirmed with the supplier at quotation stage and checked again during inspection.
Can lighting be shipped with my furniture order?
Yes. Lighting is commonly consolidated with furniture, sanitary ware and other materials from the same project into one container.
Can you work from my architect's window schedule?
Yes. We share your drawings and window schedule with suitable fabricators, collect clarifications and quotations, and confirm shop drawings before production.
How are aluminium windows packed for export?
Typically each unit is wrapped and corner-protected, then grouped into wooden crates or frames. Solid wood packaging must be ISPM 15 treated and marked for international shipping.
Can you inspect bathroom vanities before they are shipped?
Yes. We inspect vanities for dimensions, finish, drawer and door function and the fit of the top and basin, and send you photos before shipment is approved.
Do you source tiles as well?
Yes, tiles can be sourced together with sanitary ware for the same project. Foshan is a major ceramic tile production centre.
Can I get flooring samples before ordering?
Yes. We collect samples from shortlisted suppliers and courier them to you so that colour, grade and finish can be approved before production.
What documents can be provided for wood flooring?
That depends on the supplier and product. Typical documents are emission test reports, species and origin declarations and, where available, FSC / PEFC certificates. We confirm this before ordering.
Can you match soft furnishings to furniture ordered from another factory?
Yes. Fabric swatches are compared with the approved furniture samples so that colours work together, and all items are consolidated into the same shipment.
Can you source flame-retardant fabrics for hotels?
Yes. We look for fabrics with test reports to the flame-retardancy standard your project specifies.
Question not answered here?
Email or WhatsApp us and we will get back to you (China time, UTC+8).