EU Compliance at a Glance
We know the EU regulations relevant to importers and economic operators. A selection of standards and registrations we check, coordinate and oversee.
- CE Conformity with the applicable EU product directives for safety, health and environment.
- RoHS Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
- REACH Registration and evaluation of chemical substances in imported products.
- CBAM EU border adjustment mechanism for CO₂-intensive imports such as iron, steel, aluminium.
- GPSR EU General Product Safety Regulation, in force since December 2024.
- WEEE / EAR Registration and take-back obligation for electrical and electronic waste.
- EUDAMED European database for medical devices and UDI registration.
- EORI Economic Operator Registration and Identification number for EU customs handling.
- VerpackG / LUCID Mandatory registration for packaging in the German LUCID register.
- BattG Battery register for those placing batteries on the market.
- HS Code / TARIC Correct customs tariff number (HS 6-digit, TARIC 10-digit) for classification and customs handling.
- Anti-Dumping Additional EU duties on certain product groups from third countries, often China-relevant.
Our Service Packages
Verified supplier suggestions from China
Ideal for
Companies that handle negotiations and import themselves but need support with research and initial supplier contact.
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Goal
Enables entry into sourcing through targeted manufacturer identification and first contact. -
Services
- Targeted market research to identify suitable manufacturers
- First contact made on behalf of the customer
- Provision of a list of potential manufacturers including base information
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Benefits
- Time saving
- Market overview
- Risk reduction
Let's discuss your needs. Schedule a no-obligation initial consultation.
Schedule a meetingThorough supplier evaluation including samples and price negotiation
Ideal for
Companies seeking comprehensive support including negotiations and quality control, while handling import and customs clearance themselves or through third parties.
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Goal
Extended support throughout the entire sourcing process up to a successful contract. -
Services
- All Basic package services
- Support with price and delivery-term negotiations
- Organisation of pre-shipment quality controls
- Consulting on logistics and transport
- Verification of certificates and proof of compliance with product safety and compliance requirements
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Benefits
- End-to-end support
- Quality assurance
- Compliance certainty
- Cost efficiency
We accompany you from first contact to contract. Schedule a no-obligation initial consultation.
Schedule a meetingIndependent quality inspection at your manufacturer in China
Ideal for
Companies that already have a supplier in China and want an independent inspection before delivery, without building an in-house team or commissioning a large inspection firm.
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Goal
Independent on-site quality inspection at your manufacturer in China, carried out by our team in Guangzhou. Confidence in actual product quality before goods leave the factory. -
Services
- Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI): sample inspection per AQL standard, once 100 percent is produced and at least 80 percent is packed
- In-Process Inspection (DPI): quality inspection during ongoing production
- Factory Audit: initial check of manufacturer, production capacity, certificates and compliance documents
- Container-Loading Check: supervision of loading, quantity control and sealing
- Photo documentation and detailed inspection report in German or English, typically within 24 to 48 hours of inspection
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Benefits
- Risk reduction: defects identified before goods are shipped
- Independent assessment instead of self-disclosure by the manufacturer
- Local presence in Guangzhou, fast access to factories in the Pearl River Delta and across China
- Personal accountability through German management on-site
- Bookable even without an existing sourcing relationship, ideal for clients with their own supplier base
Let's discuss your requirements. Schedule a no-obligation initial consultation.
Schedule a meetingEnd-to-end solution from sourcing to delivery in Germany
Ideal for
Companies wanting a worry-free, reliable sourcing solution with strong focus on quality and compliance.
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Goal
A worry-free sourcing and import process in which we act as the trader. This package relieves you of all the operational challenges and risks associated with importing. -
Services
- Sourcing: identification and assessment of suitable manufacturers, including pre-selection, first contact and quotation
- Purchase handling: procurement of the goods in our own name, followed by sale to you on a German invoice including all legal and logistical aspects
- Quality control: ensuring product quality and verifying product specifications
- Compliance: ensuring adherence to relevant international and national product and trade standards
- Logistics: organisation and coordination of transport including customs handling and delivery to the desired location
- Environmental and disposal fees: we take on obligations such as registration in the Lucid packaging register and the German waste electrical equipment register (EAR), as well as the fulfilment of further environmental requirements.
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Benefits
- Risk reduction: by acting as the trader we minimise your risk and remove the complexity of the import for you
- Time saving: focus on your core business while we manage the sourcing and import process for you
You want to focus on your core business. Schedule a no-obligation initial consultation.
Schedule a meetingMonthly sourcing and project support on the ground in Guangzhou
Ideal for
Companies with continuous sourcing needs in China that want to book a fixed monthly hour quota without building an in-house procurement team on-site.
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Goal
Continuous sourcing and business-development capacity on-site in China. Fixed monthly hour quota in three package sizes, with guaranteed first response within one business day. -
Services
- Sourcing and partner research: market and supplier research, initial contact, pre-qualification
- Supplier due diligence: audit of company, references and compliance documents
- Meeting and trade-fair organisation: coordination, agenda, interpretation DE / EN / Mandarin
- Factory visits and audits (optional): on-site visit with photo and short report
- Quality controls (optional): pre-, in- and post-shipment QC
- Reporting and steering: weekly status update, monthly report with KPIs
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Benefits
- Plannable capacity: fixed monthly budget instead of project-based calculation
- Quick response: first response within one business day, local business hours in Guangzhou
- Dedicated contact on-site, communication in German, English and Mandarin
- Confidentiality: identity of your end customers remains fully protected
- Scalable: switch between three package sizes anytime
- Combinable with project-based commissioning for peak workloads
Packages and conditions on request. Schedule a no-obligation initial consultation.
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Your Contacts
Peter Hillig
Managing Director (Germany)
Jan Hillig
Managing Director (Germany)
Wendy Juan Tang
CFO / HR Manager (China)
Johnny Wan
Operations Manager (China)