Questions to clarify before sourcing tea from China.

No. I conduct independent research based on the client’s written requirement and disclose relevant supplier relationships and compensation arrangements.

The overseas client can pay a project fee, consulting fee or a previously agreed success-based fee. The payer, calculation and any supplier-side compensation are disclosed in writing before work begins.

Product application, target market, expected specification, quantity, timing, certification needs and the decisions the research must support.

I can coordinate sample requests and supplier communication. The buyer should define the application, evaluation method and acceptance criteria before comparing samples.

The agreed scope may cover company identity, production role, factory and product scope, certificates, specifications, COAs, export readiness and selected commercial information.

No. Batch consistency requires agreed specifications, testing, change controls, contract terms and continuing quality oversight.

No. Supplier research and coordination do not replace laboratory testing, legal advice, regulatory review, customs advice or the buyer’s own quality and import responsibilities.

Commercial contracts and payments remain between the properly identified contracting parties unless a separate written arrangement states otherwise.

Not always. Findings distinguish confirmed evidence, supplier statements, unresolved questions and matters requiring qualified third-party review.