Factory information hidden behind opaque margins
- ✕Factory information blocked: Buyers cannot verify the real manufacturing source, ISO/IATF systems or actual capacity.
- ✕Two-sided hidden markup: Prices are commonly increased by 20%–35% while kickbacks are also requested from factories.
- ✕Conflicting ownership of goods: When defects or wrong parts appear, the trader may hide problems to protect the margin on the shipment.
- ✕Complex consolidation and fees: Cross-category multi-factory collection is difficult, while export and drawback fees remain unclear.
