How To Import Amazon FBA Products From China with Clint Hedin

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Join us as we have Clint Hedin Amazon 8-Figure Seller explain everything you need to know about importing and shipping your Amazon FBA products from china. Free trial here: bit.ly/feedbackwhiz-podcast. Clint is an expert on freight, logistics and everything regarding getting your products from the factory to Amazon FBA warehouse. Clint will also cover some best practices and tips on importing and inspecting your goods from china before sending into Amazon FBA.  Topics Covered in the Amazon Logistics Interview: 0:50 - What is the first steps after I decide to order my product from china for amazon fba. 2:50 - Having Amazon FBA packing Specifications prepared while negotiating.  5:20 - How important is packaging for space requirements and cost for amazon FBA. 7:48 - Getting the size correct can save money on shipping and more. 8:48 - Avoiding amazon over sized items? 10:25 - Trying to avoid Amazon knowing where my factory source is in china. 12:40 - How to keep some distance from Amazon and your Factory. 14:01 - China Factories selling against me on Amazon? 16:37 - How many hours will I work when I get started selling on Amazon? 17:14 - When do I have a drop test or inspection at the factory? 21:56 - Make sure to have an inspection on your order each time. (example issues you can run into) 23:37 - What to expect on the inspection report. 25:30 - What is a realistic deposit amount I should be giving a factory. 28:22 - Incoterms (What is it?) and more terms. 32:36 - Some different ways that you can have your FBA product picked up at the factory. 36:43 - When should I air shipments over vs freight on the sea. 37:50 - Logistics for orders, when to order and which shipping method. 41:30 - Mixed shipping of freight by sea and air freight. 42:30 - What are the steps once the shipment arrives in the USA port. 44:22 - Bar code quality during the original inspection back at the factory. 46:12 - Freight Forwarder. 47:25 - Bond requirements when importing. 49:49 - HS Codes and BOL. 51:38 - The last steps before the packages head to Amazon FBA. About Clint Hedin: Clint Hedin has been involved in eCommerce for 19 years. He has created and sold Amazon based Private Label brands. He is also an Angel Investor, and one of the backers of RebateKey. From the start of Q4 until as recently as last week, he has been releasing and ranking new products.