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Expert Profile: Hank S

Expertise:  Ask me about sourcing products in China, finding manufacturers in China, importing from China, developing new products in China, moving manufacturing to China, price negotiations with suppliers in China, and logistics-related issues.

Experience in the area
I lived in China from 1993 to 2003 where I learned Chinese and worked in the fields of logistics, marketing and manufacturing services. I have visited hundreds of factories in China. I am authorized by the NYS Unified Court System as an interpreter of Mandarin Chinese. I have an MBA in international business and entrepreneurship. I head up a company that specializes in China product sourcing, outsourced manufacturing, new product development and supply chain management.

Organizations
China Institute (New York)

Publications
Beijing Scene, Shanghai Talk

Education/Credentials
MBA, International Business & Entrepreneurship, City University of NY BA, East Asian Studies & Chinese, City University of NY Studied international trade taught in Chinese at the University of International Business & Economics in Beijing Chinese language study at Beijing University & Nanjing University

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1550
Knowledge   9.83   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.71   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.96   Best of the best
Politeness   9.65   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
296
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User Comments
Great help.
(Jon Ford on 11/24/08)
Thanks for the response - right now they are not requiring us to supply the product from China - but they are still asking for a business license. I
(John on 10/02/08)
Hi Hank, Many thanks for your response! You advice not only corroborated what we have been able to find out elsewhere, but also gave us valuable
(Matt on 10/02/08)
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Recent Answers from Hank S
2008-11-24  Cert of Origin for China made metal panels In China the C/O can only be issued by a company that is authorized to import and export goods. Up until just a few years ago this authorization was granted almost exclusively to trading companies (aka...
2008-11-22  import If you have already been doing business with this supplier and you trust them and have a good relationship with them, then there should be no reason not to pay by TT. I assume your supplier is not...
2008-11-05  Importing a container load You need to talk to your forwarder about this. A good forwarder can ship the container, clear customs and deliver it wherever you need it. I hope you have a warehouse and not a garage or basement. That...
2008-10-31  China Referrals Source Not that I know of. It has crossed my mind that providing this service would probably be a profitable business. As a China Sourcing professional this is probably the #1 question I get asked. As a matter...
2008-10-10  buying from china Hi Debbie, it was nice speaking with you on the phone. To sum up, here is the best case scenario: this is a legitimate company, however since they have never produced inflatable movie screen-cubes before...
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