# ASAP TRADING — sourcing and delivery from China for business

> Sourcing and delivery from China for business: full 20′ and 40′ containers and consolidated shipments. We act as the importer: the contract with the factory, supplier payment through an account at VTB Shanghai, customs clearance and delivery to the client’s warehouse in Russia.

We work with wholesale companies, distributors, manufacturers, retail chains and construction companies. Route: China → Russia.

## Services

- [Supplier search and verification](https://tradingasap.com/#services): factories shortlisted to your specification, business license and sample checks, negotiations with the factory on price, terms and lead times.
- [Supplier payment](https://tradingasap.com/#vat): foreign-currency payment through an account at VTB Shanghai; the client pays in rubles under the contract and receives supporting documents for every payment.
- [Quality inspection](https://tradingasap.com/#services): acceptance at the warehouse in China — counting, selective opening of boxes, completeness and labeling checks, photo and video report before shipment.
- [Consolidation](https://tradingasap.com/#procurement): consolidation warehouses in Guangzhou and Yiwu; goods from several suppliers, including 1688 and Taobao, ship as one consignment. Consolidated cargo from 100 kg.
- [Customs clearance](https://tradingasap.com/#vat): declaration, HS code classification, calculation of customs payments, certificates and permits.
- [Delivery to the client’s warehouse](https://tradingasap.com/#routes): full 20′ and 40′ containers and consolidated cargo; road, rail, sea and air.
- [Factory business tour in China](https://tradingasap.com/#tour): free — factory shortlisting, meetings and support at negotiations; your manager agrees the program and dates.

## Transit times from the warehouse in China

- Air — 2–7 days.
- Road — 10–14 days.
- Rail — 25–30 days.
- Sea — 35–45 days.

Production, consolidation and customs clearance are separate; the manager confirms the final lead time for each shipment.

## Figures

- 1500+ shipments, 500+ clients and partners, 120+ routes.

## Quote and request

- [Shipping calculator](https://tradingasap.com/#calculator): preliminary estimate by weight, volume and transport mode; the manager confirms the exact cost.
- [Send a request](https://tradingasap.com/#kp): supply request form.

## Contacts

- Phone: +7 999 963-16-39, Mon–Sun 09:00–20:00
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/79999631639
- Telegram: https://t.me/asap_trading
- MAX messenger — link on the website
- Office: Moscow
- [Knowledge base](https://tradingasap.com/faq/): lead times, customs, foreign trade terms.

## Language versions

- [English version](https://tradingasap.com/) — tradingasap.com
- [Русская версия](https://asaptrade.ru/) — asaptrade.ru

## Frequently asked questions

### What does “we act as the importer” mean?
We take on the factory contract, the foreign-currency payment to the supplier and customs clearance. You pay in rubles under our contract and receive the shipment at your warehouse. You don’t need to open a foreign-currency account or look for a payment agent.

### How does supplier payment work?
We pay the supplier through our company account at VTB Shanghai: you settle in rubles, and the supplier receives the funds within China. Terms are set out in the contract, and you receive supporting documents for every payment. Your manager agrees the procedure for each specific payment.

### How do you verify the supplier and the goods?
We start with documents: the business license (营业执照), whether the company name on the license matches the payment details, the registration date and scope of business. We establish whether it is a factory or an intermediary: we request production line details, export shipment history and samples. Before dispatch, the cargo is received at the warehouse in Guangzhou or Yiwu: it is counted, some cartons are opened, and you get a photo and video report.

### Full container or LCL — which to choose?
A full 20′ or 40′ container (FCL) carries your shipment alone. We accept LCL cargo from 100 kg: goods from different suppliers are combined at consolidation warehouses in Guangzhou and Yiwu and shipped as one consignment with a single set of documents. Your manager will suggest the right option for the volume and weight of your shipment.

### What are the delivery times from China?
Transit from the warehouse in China: air 2–7 days, road 10–14, rail 25–30, sea 35–45 days. Production, consolidation and customs clearance are not included. Seasonal peaks (Chinese New Year, the 11.11 and 618 sales) and border crossing congestion shift dates, so your manager confirms the final timeline for each shipment.

### What does customs clearance include?
Customs declarations, HS code classification, calculation of customs payments, certificates and permits. We classify goods under the HS (TN VED) nomenclature before dispatch, since the code determines the duty rate and the list of required permits. You receive the full set of shipping documents.

### Can I visit factories in China?
Yes, we organize free business tours to factories: we shortlist manufacturers for your product, arrange meetings, accompany you at negotiations and help with interpreting. The route is usually built around Guangzhou and Yiwu. Your manager agrees the program and travel dates.

### Can you buy goods on 1688, Taobao or Pinduoduo?
Yes. You send us links to the items, we buy them, receive them at the warehouse in Guangzhou or Yiwu, inspect them with a photo and video report and ship them with the rest of your consignment. Payment goes through our company account at VTB Shanghai — you don’t need a separate card or yuan.

### How do I find out where my shipment is?
Your personal manager keeps track of the shipment status: they stay in touch at every stage and send photo reports from the warehouse and transshipment points. If the arrival date shifts, the manager gives you a new estimate.

## Knowledge base (https://tradingasap.com/faq/)

### How long does shipping from China to Russia take by each mode of transport?
Transit times from China to Russia: air 2–7 days, road 10–14 days, rail 25–30 days, sea 35–45 days. These are the timelines ASAP TRADING works to, counted from dispatch from the warehouse in China. Time for purchasing goods from the supplier, receiving and consolidation at warehouses in Guangzhou and Yiwu, customs clearance and delivery within Russia is added separately. Seasonal peaks (Chinese New Year, the 11.11 and 618 sales) and congestion at border crossings shift dates, so your manager confirms the final timeline for each specific shipment.

### What does turnkey delivery from China include?
ASAP TRADING’s turnkey delivery includes supplier search and verification, purchasing the goods, supplier payment through the company’s account at VTB Shanghai, quality inspection with photo and video reports, consolidation at warehouses in Guangzhou and Yiwu, customs clearance and delivery to the client’s warehouse. In other words, the order is handled from choosing the factory to unloading at the buyer’s warehouse. The importer doesn’t need to open a foreign-currency account or find a carrier, broker and inspector separately — one company covers every stage. Your ASAP TRADING manager agrees the terms of each specific supply.

### How do you pay a Chinese supplier from Russia in 2026?
A workable option is to pay through a company that holds an account with a Chinese bank: the importer settles in rubles, and the supplier receives the money within China. ASAP TRADING pays suppliers through the company’s account at VTB Shanghai, so the client doesn’t need to look for workarounds or open a foreign-currency account. Direct transfers from Russian banks to Chinese ones are often delayed or returned for compliance reasons, especially for sensitive product categories; payments in cryptocurrency or via private exchangers don’t provide proper closing documents. The procedure and terms of each specific payment are agreed with your ASAP TRADING manager.

### How does “cargo” shipping differ from formal import?
“Cargo” is a simplified scheme in which the carrier charges a single rate per kilogram or cubic meter and handles border clearance itself, while the recipient does not file a customs declaration in its own name. Formal import means importing under a foreign trade contract: a customs declaration, payment of customs charges, certification and a full set of documents for the goods. The simplified scheme is quicker to start but leaves almost no documents for the goods. ASAP TRADING acts as the importer: the factory contract, supplier payment and customs clearance are handled by the company, and the client works under a contract in rubles. Your manager will advise on clearance options for your goods.

### How do you check a Chinese supplier before paying?
Verification starts with documents: the business license (营业执照), whether the company name on the license matches the payment details, the registration date, the declared scope of business and the registered capital. Next, establish whether it is a factory or an intermediary: request details of production lines, export shipment history and samples. Never transfer money to a private individual’s account — only to the corporate account of the company named on the license; a request to pay to an employee’s card remains the main red flag. ASAP TRADING offers supplier search and verification as a separate service, as well as quality inspection with photo and video reports; if the client wishes, an in-person factory visit is possible as part of a free business tour.

### What is cargo consolidation in China?
Consolidation means collecting goods from different suppliers at one warehouse and shipping them as a single consignment. ASAP TRADING uses consolidation warehouses in Guangzhou and Yiwu: factories ship your cartons there, the cargo is received, counted, quality-checked with photo and video reports and dispatched as one consignment. Freight is calculated on the total weight and volume of the shipment rather than on several small parcels. You also get one set of documents and one arrival date instead of scattered deliveries.

### How is shipping cost from China calculated — by weight or by volume?
It is based on the greater of two values: actual weight and volumetric (dimensional) weight. Volumetric weight = length × width × height in centimeters ÷ 6000 — the air freight standard; a ÷ 5000 divisor is used by some express couriers. The key indicator is cargo density: the shipment weight in kilograms divided by its volume in cubic meters. Light, bulky goods (pillows, toys, bulky textiles) are charged per cubic meter, heavy compact goods (fasteners, tools, spare parts) per kilogram. The calculator on the ASAP TRADING website gives a preliminary estimate; your manager confirms the exact rate.

### Air, road, rail or sea: which to choose and when?
In terms of freight rate, sea is the most affordable option and air the most expensive; road and rail sit in between. Air (2–7 days in transit) is used for urgent top-ups, testing new SKUs and expensive compact goods where shipping is a small share of the cost. Road (10–14 days) is a versatile option for regular LCL shipments. Rail (25–30 days) suits large volumes of medium density, and sea (35–45 days) suits heavy and bulky planned purchases where the lowest rate matters. All times are transit times; purchasing, consolidation and customs clearance are added on top. ASAP TRADING works with all four modes, and the manager prepares a calculation for each specific shipment.

### Can I ship goods with batteries, liquids or textiles?
Yes, these categories are shipped, but each must be approved before dispatch. Lithium batteries and devices with batteries are dangerous goods: air options are limited, they more often go by road, rail or sea, and battery documentation is required (MSDS, UN38.3). Liquids, aerosols and cosmetics are checked for composition and require sealed packaging. Textiles are the most common category; composition labeling, Chestny ZNAK marking (Russia’s mandatory product labeling system) for certain product groups and moisture protection for sea freight matter here. Whether a specific product is allowed and which shipping channel suits it should be confirmed with your ASAP TRADING manager before purchase.

### What if the goods arrive defective?
It depends on where the defect is found: if at receiving at the warehouse in China, the issue is resolved with the supplier before shipment; if already in Russia, it is reviewed with the manager based on the receiving report. That is why most defects are caught before dispatch: returning goods to the factory after customs clearance usually costs more than the goods themselves. ASAP TRADING checks quality at consolidation warehouses in Guangzhou and Yiwu and sends a photo and video report: carton count, packaging condition, spot checks of items. Your ASAP TRADING manager agrees the course of action for each specific case.

### Do I need a foreign trade contract to buy in China?
A foreign trade contract is needed if you import goods under your own legal entity: without it you can’t file a declaration, register the contract with your bank and obtain a unique contract number (UNK) for large amounts, or confirm the origin of goods for certification. Transaction passports were abolished in 2018 — contracts are now registered with an authorized bank instead. If the carrier handles import in its own name under a simplified scheme, the importer doesn’t need its own foreign trade contract, but almost no closing documents for the goods remain either. When you work with ASAP TRADING, the company signs the contract with the factory, and you work under a contract in rubles; your manager will advise on clearance options.

### How do I arrange delivery from China to Wildberries and Ozon?
Prepare the shipment to the marketplace’s receiving requirements before it leaves the factory — otherwise the delivery may be turned away at the warehouse in Russia. Three things matter: a barcode label with the SKU on every unit, carton labels listing the contents, and Chestny ZNAK marking for product groups where it is mandatory (clothing, footwear, perfume, dietary supplements and others). Carton dimensions and weight must also meet warehouse requirements, and you need a time buffer before the delivery slot: purchasing, consolidation and customs clearance are added to transit (air 2–7, road 10–14, rail 25–30, sea 35–45 days). ASAP TRADING consolidates shipments at warehouses in Guangzhou and Yiwu — check labeling and packing requirements for marketplace receiving with your manager before the factory ships.

### How does sourcing in Guangzhou differ from sourcing in Yiwu?
Guangzhou is where complex and expensive goods are sourced to your own specification; Yiwu is for mass, low-cost assortments in small lots. Guangzhou (Guangdong province) is China’s industrial south: factories making electronics, home appliances, furniture, clothing, footwear and cosmetics, with the Dongguan and Foshan clusters nearby and higher minimum order quantities. Yiwu (Zhejiang province) is a major wholesale market for small commodities: household goods, stationery, costume jewelry, toys, seasonal and gift items, thousands of suppliers in one place. ASAP TRADING uses consolidation warehouses in both cities, so purchases from the two hubs are combined into one shipment.

### What affects delivery times from China?
The total lead time has four parts: production or dispatch by the supplier, receiving and consolidation at the warehouse in China, transit by the chosen mode, and customs clearance with delivery within Russia. ASAP TRADING transit times: air 2–7 days, road 10–14, rail 25–30, sea 35–45 — this is time on the move after dispatch from the warehouse in China. Dates are shifted by seasonal peaks (Chinese New Year, the 11.11 and 618 sales), congestion at border crossings and ports, weather on sea routes and product categories that require extra checks. That is why a realistic plan includes a buffer on top of the base transit time, and your manager confirms the exact timeline.

### What are photo and video reports on cargo?
A photo and video report confirms that the factory sent exactly what you paid for — before the goods leave for Russia. When the cargo is received at consolidation warehouses in Guangzhou and Yiwu, it is counted, some cartons are opened, and the appearance of the goods, contents, labeling and packaging condition are filmed. The report lets you spot mixed-up items, the wrong color or size, or damaged cartons in time and resolve the issue with the supplier while the goods are still in China. Quality inspection with photo and video reports is part of ASAP TRADING’s turnkey services.

### How do I start working with ASAP TRADING?
Message us on WhatsApp or call +7 999 963-16-39 (Telegram and MAX are also available) and send links to the product or its description, the approximate quantity, the desired timeline and the delivery city. The manager clarifies the cargo category and selects suitable transport and the payment procedure, after which the cost and terms of work are agreed. The website has a calculator for a preliminary estimate — the manager confirms the exact rate, since it depends on cargo density, product category and route. Managers are available Mon–Sun 09:00–20:00; the company’s office is in Moscow.

### Is the business tour to factories in China really free?
Yes, the ASAP TRADING business tour to factories in China is free. It is an escorted trip to manufacturers: factories shortlisted for your product, organized meetings, negotiations with a company representative present and on-site product inspection. The format is useful when you need to see production with your own eyes before a large order, compare several suppliers, or discuss customization and packaging for your own brand. The route is usually built around the sourcing hubs of Guangzhou and Yiwu, where the company uses consolidation warehouses; your manager agrees the dates and program.

### Can goods from several suppliers be combined into one shipment?
Yes, that’s consolidation — ASAP TRADING’s core way of working. You give your suppliers the address of the consolidation warehouse in Guangzhou or Yiwu, they ship their cartons there, and the warehouse receives each delivery, checks quantities, inspects quality with photo and video reports and stores the goods until the whole shipment is collected. Then everything leaves as one consignment with one set of documents and one arrival date. Freight is calculated on the total weight and volume of the shipment rather than on each small parcel separately.

### What happens if cargo is delayed in transit?
If there is a delay, the manager informs you of the date change and the new estimated arrival, so you can reschedule your marketplace delivery slot and notify your customers. Typical causes: congestion at border crossings, waiting for a vessel or train connection, additional customs inspection, incorrect supplier documents, seasonal peaks such as Chinese New Year. You can check the current status of your shipment with your ASAP TRADING manager. It is best to plan supplies with a buffer on top of the base transit: air 2–7, road 10–14, rail 25–30, sea 35–45 days plus purchasing, consolidation and customs clearance.