In the import business, especially for beginners, there are certainly many advantages to be gained, but there are also many main challenges to be faced.
One of the advantages of importing from China is that it can be priced competitively because production costs are very low and are affected by the economic scale in the country.
Another main advantage lies in the diversity of products available, from electronics to daily necessities and is in great demand in Indonesia.
In addition, technological innovation can also boost the development of the latest products faster with very modern access.
The condition of digital platform access is also one of the advantages and a great opportunity to sell these imported products.
Meanwhile, language and communication in the import business are often the main obstacles and challenges.
Even so, there is still a solution by utilizing translation service providers or using bilingual platforms.
The next challenge is the problem of product quality. For novice importers, they must ensure the quality of the product before it is sent.
Then the cost and import regulations are usually also one of the obstacles in themselves. Therefore, make sure and clarify regarding import duties, taxes and shipping procedures.
Competitors of import business actors usually have more competitive advantage strategies. This step is to minimize the risk of fraud or avoid fake suppliers.
Logistics and shipping time are also important notes in this eBook, for example, you must be able to choose the right shipping partner.