About SoloImporter

SoloImporter exists for one reason: most “China sourcing” advice on the internet was written for either huge corporations or pre-2025 conditions. Neither applies if you’re a one-person Etsy store, an Amazon FBA newcomer, or a Shopify operator with a small budget.

What we cover

• 1688 — the Chinese wholesale platform with 30-50% better pricing than Alibaba, almost no English content explains it.
• Post-2025 tariff strategy — concrete tactics for keeping margins after de minimis went away.
• Supplier vetting — checklists, scripts, red flags drawn from real Chinese sourcing experience.
• Logistics & quality control — what big-importer guides skip because they assume a 6-figure order.

Who we are

SoloImporter is run by a small team based in China with first-hand experience navigating both the Chinese supplier ecosystem and the realities of Western e-commerce. We translate the Chinese-language playbook into actionable English content.

How this site is funded

Articles are free. We support the site through display advertising and (eventually) optional premium guides. We never accept paid placements from suppliers — recommendations are based on what works, not what pays.

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