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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