Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our FAQ section. Here you'll find answers to common questions about our sourcing process, product categories, quality control, shipping, and procurement services in China. We created this guide to help you understand how we work and what to expect when partnering with Guangzhou Sourcing.
1.General FAQs
Quick answers about who we are, who we work with, and how our sourcing services operate.
We are a procurement company helping businesses source OS&E, FF&E, and building materials from China. We manage pricing, samples, production, QC, and shipping, providing a single point of contact for a smooth sourcing process.
Quality can be a challenge when sourcing in China, especially without on-site oversight. At Guangzhou Sourcing, we mitigate this through supplier evaluation, sample approvals, and strict QC inspections throughout production to ensure products meet your standards.
Yes, we are an international working procurement groups with multiple companies, with which we can sign contracts.
Our clients include hotels, resorts, restaurants, property developers, and construction companies needing FF&E, OS&E, and building materials for interior fit-outs. We work with both large chains and boutique projects, providing tailored procurement support.
For a list of reference project we have worked on, please see our Projects.
2. Focus Product FAQs
A. Furniture & Millwork
FAQs related to custom furniture, hospitality millwork, finishes, materials, samples, and production timelines.
Yes. We work with manufacturers that produce custom hotel, office, and residential furniture based on your drawings, specs, materials, and finishes.
Around 30–45 days, depending on design complexity and order volume.
We source furniture in solid wood, veneers, plywood, metal frames, upholstery fabrics, leather, and more.
Yes. We arrange samples for approval to ensure design, finishing, and materials match requirements.
Yes. We support fixed millwork including wall panels, cabinetry, reception counters, wardrobes, etc.
We perform inspections during production and before packing, checking structure, finishing, dimensions, and packaging.
B. Building Materials
Information on tiles, stone, flooring, wall finishes, MOQs, batch variations, and packing for fragile materials.
MOQ varies by material — typically 300–500 sqm for tiles, 10–30 slabs for stone, depending on supplier.
Around 30–40 days, plus shipping time.
Yes. We can consolidate flooring, walls, quartz, and tiles into one container.
We conduct batch inspections and provide photos or samples from the same batch.
Yes. We supervise packing with foam, wooden crates, and pallet protection for safe export.
C. Sanitary Ware
Guidance on hotel/public sanitary items, certifications, packaging, and quality checks before shipment.
Yes. We source sanitary ware with CE/ISO and other required certifications.
Hotel & public sanitary fixtures — faucets, basins, toilets, accessories, fittings, etc.
Yes. Custom packaging can be arranged depending on quantity.
Typically 20–35 days, depending on model and quantity.
We inspect glaze finish, fitting precision, leakage tests, hardware quality, etc.
D. Lighting
Details on decorative, architectural, and outdoor lighting, customization, certification, and sampling.
Yes. We consolidate from multiple lighting factories into one shipment.
Yes. Custom shapes, sizes, materials, and finishes can be produced per drawings.
We source CE, UL, SAA compliant lights based on market requirements.
Usually 25–45 days, depending on complexity and customization.
Yes. Samples can be arranged for approval before mass production.
3.Process FAQs
A. Shipping & Consolidation FAQ
How we consolidate goods from different factories, manage containers, and organize freight and export documents.
No. We can ship LCL or consolidate multiple factory orders into one container.
We collect goods from each supplier, store them in our warehouse, perform inspection, and load them together for one shipment.
Yes. We coordinate packaging, palletizing, and container loading to ensure safe export.
Sea freight typically takes 20–40 days depending on the destination. Air freight is faster but more expensive.
Yes. We handle packing list, invoice, BL, certificates if required, and export clearance.
B. Quality Control & Inspection FAQ
How we control product quality through sampling, inspections, and reporting throughout production.
Through pre-production sample approval + in-line production checks + final inspection before shipment.
Yes. We provide photos, videos, detailed reports, or can arrange factory visits.
We work with the factory to fix the issue before shipment and only approve goods that meet requirements.
Yes. We check certifications, verify materials, and conduct safety or function tests when required.
Yes. We can manage Quality Control even if the supplier was contacted directly by the buyer.
C. Trade & Payment FAQ
Details on MOQ, payment terms, contract options, and end-to-end procurement support.
MOQ varies by product and factory. We can help negotiate suitable quantities.
Commonly T/T bank transfer — 30% deposit + balance before shipment (varies by supplier/project).
Yes, contract options are available depending on project scale and requirements.
We send updates during sampling, production, QC inspection, and pre-shipping stages.
Yes. We handle sourcing, negotiation, sampling, QC, consolidation, and shipping end-to-end.