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Practical Procurement Support in China

Levantis helps overseas buyers source equipment, evaluate suppliers, compare quotations, and manage important purchasing steps in China.

Choose the support you need, from early equipment selection to production, inspection and shipment preparation.

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What Do You Need Help With?

Find support for a specific purchasing task, or explore our packages if you need assistance across several stages.

INDIVIDUAL SERVICES

Services You Can Request Individually

Choose the assistance you need without committing to a complete procurement package.

Before Ordering

Equipment selection, supplier research, quotation comparison and payment review.

Who Is This For?

Buyers who are still identifying the equipment suitable for their application.

What We Do
  • Review the buyer's basic working requirements.
  • Discuss suitable equipment types.
  • Consider required working height.
  • Review basic power and drive options.
  • Provide initial configuration guidance.
  • Consider budget compatibility.
Typical Deliverables

Initial recommendations covering equipment type, working height, power or drive arrangement, configuration and budget considerations.

Scope & Limitations

This is preliminary guidance. It does not include a formal supplier investigation, confirmed equipment quotation, engineering assessment or site-specific safety certification.

Who Is This For?

Buyers looking for manufacturers or suppliers that can potentially meet their equipment requirements.

What We Do
  • Identify three potential suppliers according to the agreed requirements.
  • Review available company background information.
  • Examine relevant product capabilities.
  • Compare supplier strengths and limitations.
  • Identify points requiring further verification.
  • Provide a supplier comparison and recommendation.
Typical Deliverables

Supplier information summaries, three-supplier comparison and sourcing recommendations.

Scope & Limitations

Supplier shortlisting does not guarantee future product quality, creditworthiness, commercial performance or delivery.

The specific investigation methods and verification depth must be agreed before work begins.

Who Is This For?

Buyers who need quotations from Chinese suppliers or wish to compare existing offers.

What We Do
  • Request price proposals from three suppliers as defined in the service scope.
  • Compare equipment models and configurations.
  • Review quoted prices and currencies.
  • Compare estimated lead times.
  • Compare stated trade and delivery terms.
  • Identify unusual pricing differences and points requiring clarification.
Typical Deliverables

Three supplier price proposals, a quotation comparison table and notes on relevant commercial or specification differences.

Scope & Limitations

Supplier quotations remain subject to the suppliers' actual responses, quoted conditions and validity periods.

Quotation review does not constitute a guaranteed final purchase price.

Who Is This For?

Buyers preparing to make deposits or other payments to Chinese equipment suppliers.

What We Do
  • Review the proforma invoice.
  • Review relevant commercial contract terms.
  • Compare the beneficiary information with the stated transaction parties.
  • Examine the proposed payment schedule.
  • Identify inconsistencies requiring clarification.
  • Prepare a pre-payment review checklist.
Typical Deliverables

Payment risk checklist, document discrepancies and recommended questions for the supplier.

Scope & Limitations

Levantis does not guarantee the safety of a payment or the supplier's future performance.

The review does not replace bank due diligence or qualified legal advice.

Production & Inspection

Production progress and checks before shipment.

Who Is This For?

Buyers who have placed an order and need visibility into production progress.

What We Do
  • Review the agreed production schedule.
  • Communicate with the supplier at agreed milestones.
  • Request production progress information.
  • Collect available photos or videos.
  • Follow up on confirmed configuration requirements.
  • Report apparent delays or discrepancies.
Typical Deliverables

Production timeline, progress reports, available photo or video records, and delay or discrepancy notes.

Scope & Limitations

The number of follow-ups, reporting frequency, evidence collection method and any required factory visits must be agreed.

Levantis cannot guarantee the manufacturer's production schedule.

Who Is This For?

Buyers who want to verify important aspects of their equipment before it leaves the supplier.

What We Do

Depending on the agreed inspection scope:

  • Check quantity and equipment identification.
  • Review visible condition and appearance.
  • Check specified functions.
  • Compare critical equipment configuration.
  • Review packaging and agreed accessories.
  • Record findings and discrepancies.
  • Recommend items requiring corrective action or clarification.
Typical Deliverables

Pre-shipment inspection findings, relevant photo or video records, identified discrepancies and an inspection report.

Scope & Limitations

Inspection methods, location, timing, personnel, scope and third-party costs must be confirmed before the service.

An ordinary pre-shipment inspection is not automatically a statutory certification, accredited laboratory test or unconditional guarantee of equipment quality.

Shipping & Local Support

Shipping risk review, customs documents and local business assistance.

Who Is This For?

Buyers preparing to ship equipment from China.

What We Do
  • Review proposed shipping arrangements.
  • Examine available freight cost breakdowns.
  • Review container loading arrangements and identified risks.
  • Check relevant shipment information.
  • Review available shipping documents.
  • Follow up on agreed shipment-related exceptions.
Typical Deliverables

Shipping risk notes, cost or document review findings, and a list of matters requiring confirmation.

Scope & Limitations

This service must not automatically be described as on-site container loading supervision.

Actual on-site attendance and loading supervision require separate confirmation of scope, staffing and costs.

Levantis does not automatically assume the responsibilities of a freight carrier or shipping insurer.

Who Is This For?

Buyers who need assistance reviewing documents and customs-related information before importation.

What We Do
  • Review the available customs document checklist.
  • Identify potential HS classification questions.
  • Review relevant certificate information.
  • Compare key details across commercial and shipping documents.
  • Identify missing, inconsistent or unclear information.
  • Recommend matters to confirm with the relevant customs professional.
Typical Deliverables

Customs document checklist, discrepancy notes and customs-related risk observations.

Scope & Limitations

Levantis does not guarantee customs clearance, tariff classification acceptance or destination-country compliance.

This review does not automatically include acting as a licensed customs broker in the destination market.

Who Is This For?

Overseas buyers planning supplier meetings, factory visits or other purchasing-related activities in China.

What We Do
  • Assist with factory visit scheduling.
  • Help organize supplier visit routes.
  • Support business translation.
  • Assist with on-site communication.
  • Coordinate agreed local transport and schedules.
  • Help clarify practical arrangements with local parties.
Typical Deliverables

Agreed local business assistance, visit coordination information and relevant communication support.

Scope & Limitations

Service days, geographic coverage, transport expenses, accommodation and other travel-related costs require specific confirmation.

Local business assistance does not guarantee a successful negotiation, production outcome or commercial agreement.

SERVICE PACKAGES

Support for Different Purchasing Needs

Choose a package if you need assistance across several stages of your equipment purchase.

Free Guidance

For buyers defining their requirements.

Includes initial equipment selection guidance covering equipment type, working height, power and basic configuration considerations.

  • Equipment Guidance
Scope & Limitations

Preliminary guidance only; formal supplier investigation, confirmed quotations and engineering assessment are outside this package.

Request Free Guidance

Basic

For buyers comparing suppliers and preparing a purchase.

Includes Free Guidance, plus:

  • Supplier Research & Verification
  • Quotation Comparison
  • Payment Risk Review
Scope & Limitations

Detailed review scope and deliverables are confirmed before a paid engagement.

Request Basic Package Details

Standard

For buyers managing an active equipment order.

Includes Basic, plus:

  • Production Follow-up
  • Pre-shipment Inspection
Scope & Limitations

Follow-up frequency, inspection arrangements, service area and travel terms require confirmation.

Request Standard Package Details

Advanced

For buyers requiring broader China-side procurement support.

Includes Standard, plus:

  • Shipping Risk Control
  • Customs Document Review
  • Local Business Support in China
Scope & Limitations

On-site loading supervision, local service days, travel and third-party costs require separate confirmation.

Request Advanced Package Details

Individual services are also available. Detailed scope, deliverables, travel arrangements and third-party expenses are confirmed before a paid engagement.

SERVICE GUIDE & PRICING

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