How reliable is the delivery date given by the factory in China?
Usually, factory can only control their own production and be responsible for production delays. (Unfortunately, some Chinese factories don’t even do that.) But, it is impossible for manufacturers in China to be responsible for international shipping or custom clearance delays. So, if you are handling importing yourself, you need to watch every step of the way to make sure your delivery is going to be on time. Watch our for long holidays in China (Labor Day, National Day and Chinese New Year at the most important ones) and in the U.S. for possible delays.
Usually, factory can only control their own production and be responsible for production delays. (Unfortunately, some Chinese factories don’t even do that.) But, it is impossible for manufacturers in China to be responsible for international shipping or custom clearance delays. So, if you are handling importing yourself, you need to watch every step of the way to make sure your delivery is going to be on time. Watch out for long holidays in China (Labor Day, National Day and Chinese New Year at the most important ones) and in the U.S. for possible delays. U.S. Customs often pull shipments out for random X-Ray inspection as well and that’s beyond anyone’s control.
