Find and compare Chinese suppliers for your product
InterBridge coordinates supplier search, comparable quotations and samples for importers and brands buying from China, and gives you a shortlist and the terms to decide on.
A good fit if
- You are sourcing a product in China for the first time and need suppliers to compare
- You want a factory to make your own design (OEM) or adapt its existing design (ODM)
- You already have a supplier and want quotations, samples or terms checked before you pay a deposit
What we coordinate
Supplier search and screening
We search InterBridge's own supplier records, 1688 and other sources for candidates that match your product, volume, location and lead time, and run a background check on the supplier company you deal with.
Comparable quotations and samples
We request quotations for the same specification, note what each price includes or leaves out, and coordinate sample orders and your feedback.
Terms before you order
We document the MOQ (minimum order quantity), tooling, packaging, payment milestones and production timing, and list the open points that need your approval.
What you receive
- Supplier shortlist, with the reason each supplier is included
- Side-by-side quotations for the same specification, with open questions
- Sample status and your feedback, recorded per supplier
- Written summary of proposed terms and the decisions left for you
Commission capped at 5%, a supplier background check included, factory-direct negotiation in Chinese, and 1688 sellers paid for you. How InterBridge works for buyers
How it works
Send your brief
Share specifications, target quantity, destination country and timeline. An agent confirms your priorities and what is missing.
Search and screen
We identify candidate suppliers, and the supplier you deal with gets a background check.
Compare and sample
We normalize quotations, coordinate samples and point out trade-offs and missing details.
Prepare the order
We confirm the route you choose and document the commercial points that need your approval.
Scope and limits
- A shortlist does not guarantee a supplier’s future performance.
- Factory audits, lab testing, inspections, freight and customs work are separate unless included in the written scope.
- The final supplier choice, contract approval and payment authorization remain with you.
Common questions
How much does a China sourcing agent cost?
InterBridge charges a commission of at most 5% of the goods value on orders placed through InterBridge, with no minimum fee. A supplier background check is included, and InterBridge can pay sellers in China for you at no extra charge on standard-sized orders. Samples, freight, lab tests, inspections and audits are listed separately in the quote.
How long does it take to find a supplier in China?
The time to find a supplier in China depends on how complete your brief is, how specialized the product is and how quickly suppliers answer. Sample production and shipping add time. InterBridge shares an expected schedule when the scope is agreed but cannot promise a fixed date.
Do I need to visit China to source products?
No. InterBridge can run supplier search, quotation comparison and sample follow-up remotely, and you review the results from wherever you are. A visit is optional, for example to meet shortlisted suppliers or see samples in person, and InterBridge can plan it as a separate market-visit itinerary.
Can you work with a supplier I already found?
Yes. InterBridge can take an existing supplier and check the quotation, follow up samples, run a background check on the company or coordinate production. Tell the agent which stage you are at, for example before a deposit or before a repeat order, so the scope covers only what you need.
How do you check that a Chinese supplier is real?
InterBridge runs a background check on the supplier company you deal with, included at no extra cost: registration and legal status, owners and paid-in capital, court and enforcement records, customs registration and factory-or-trader signals. The check reduces uncertainty but cannot guarantee performance. Factory audits, inspections and lab tests are separate services quoted in the scope, and InterBridge can coordinate them before you pay a deposit or ship.
What if the supplier does not deliver what was agreed?
InterBridge does not guarantee supplier performance, so the scope builds in checks before you commit: comparable quotations, sample approval and, if you add them, factory audits and inspections. If an order goes wrong after payment, supplier dispute support is a separate service that starts by organizing your evidence.