A clear path from China to Vietnam
Every engagement follows the same five steps. You can stop after any of them. There's no long-term contract, and you pay for each step as you go.
Free sourcing assessment
A 30-minute call about your product, current supplier, target cost and volumes.
- Honest read on whether Vietnam is a fit for your category
- Rough landed-cost comparison
- Tariff questions to ask your customs broker
- No cost, no obligation
Supplier shortlist
We find factories that already make your product type for export, not trading companies posing as factories.
- 3 to 5 qualified factories with quotes, MOQs and lead times
- Business license and export history checks
- A comparison sheet you can share internally
- Typically 3 to 4 weeks
Factory visits & audits
Our family member in Vietnam visits your top picks in person. You get what we saw, not what the sales rep said.
- Photos and video of the production line
- Capacity, equipment and workforce review
- Social-compliance and quality-system checklist
- A plain-English audit report with red flags
Sampling & development
We manage the back-and-forth on samples so specs don't get lost in translation.
- Spec sheets translated and confirmed with the factory
- Sample review in person before shipping to you
- Revision tracking until you approve a golden sample
- Price and terms negotiation on your behalf
Production & quality control
We stay on the order until it ships.
- Production check-ins with photo updates
- Pre-shipment inspection (AQL) before you pay the balance
- Packing, labeling and origin documents checked
- Handoff to your freight forwarder
Common questions
Do you take commissions from factories?
No. Our fees are paid by you alone, and we put that in our contract. If a factory ever offers us money, we decline and tell you.
What minimum order quantities should I expect?
It depends on the factory and the piece. Some family pottery workshops near Ho Chi Minh City list minimums as low as 100 sets, and larger exporters often want a full container. Mixing several designs in one container is common. We'll tell you realistic MOQs during the assessment.
Is Vietnam always cheaper than China?
No. Unit prices in Vietnam are often a little higher than in China. The savings usually come from lower US duties. Run our calculator to see whether the numbers work for you.
Do you handle shipping and customs?
We coordinate with your freight forwarder and customs broker and make sure the factory's documents are correct. We don't act as your importer of record.
Which products do you focus on?
Ceramics and pottery only: glazed and terracotta planters, indoor pots, vases, decorative ceramics and tabletop. See what we source.
See if Vietnam makes sense for your product
A free 30-minute assessment. We'll look at your product, current costs and volumes, and tell you honestly whether moving is worth it.
Book a free sourcing assessment