Q1 2026 Edition
FBA Supplier Verification
A complete checklist and methodology for vetting suppliers before placing large orders. Includes red flags, verification tools, and due diligence templates.
What's Inside This Guide
This guide provides a systematic approach to verifying Chinese suppliers before you commit to large orders. Based on real-world cases of fraud, quality issues, and broken promises.
Who This Guide Is For
- Amazon FBA sellers placing first orders with new suppliers
- Brands scaling up production volume
- Anyone wanting to verify supplier claims
Key Topics Covered
- Company verification — Tianyancha, Qichacha, business licenses
- Factory visits and what to look for
- Red flags that should make you walk away
- Sample ordering and quality verification
- Payment terms and protection strategies
- Contract templates and legal protection
Table of Contents
- Introduction: Why Supplier Verification Matters
- Chapter 1: Background Check Basics
- Chapter 2: The Factory Visit Protocol
- Chapter 3: Sample Ordering Strategy
- Chapter 4: Payment Protection
- Chapter 5: Contract & Legal Protection
- Appendix: Verification Checklists
"We lost $15,000 to a supplier who claimed to have a 5,000 sqm factory. It was a trading company with a small office."
— Amazon Seller, US
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