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Sourcing Notes from the Factory Floor

Practical guides for importers and brands buying wooden crafts from China — written by the people who make them.

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September 28, 2026 · Sourcing, OEM

How to Buy Custom Wooden Crafts from a Chinese Factory: MOQ, Samples and Lead Times

A practical walkthrough of the custom wooden goods buying process — why MOQs exist, how sampling works, realistic lead times, payment terms and what to insist on before mass production.

September 28, 2026 · Compliance, Materials

FSC-Certified Wood for US Importers: What to Ask Your Supplier

FSC certification is becoming a listing requirement for wooden home goods. What FSC actually certifies, which documents to request from a factory, and how it relates to EUDR and Lacey Act obligations.