Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our education product sourcing, quality standards, compliance, and pricing.

Find expert answers to the most common questions about sourcing education products from China, including safety certifications (EN71, ASTM F963, CPSIA), pricing transparency, quality control processes, logistics timelines, and how to get started with AAS&TD's services.

Trust & Differentiation
Why choose AAS&TD over Alibaba or Global Sources for education products?
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We are your physical eyes and hands inside Chinese factories. Unlike Alibaba where you see a photo and a price, we personally walk the production floor, verify machinery, inspect raw material certificates. 15+ years, 87-point audit specifically for child-safe educational products.
Trust & Differentiation
How is AAS&TD different from other China sourcing agents?
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Three differences: (1) ONLY sourcing agent exclusively focusing on education products. (2) Transparent Service-Fee Model: show original factory invoice, charge flat 5-8%. No hidden kickbacks. (3) D2P capability: concept sketch to production-ready, certified product.
Pricing & Transparency
Is your pricing really transparent? How can I verify?
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Three documents per order: original factory PI, Service Fee Invoice, Cost Breakdown Sheet. You can verify factory price independently. Quarterly cost benchmarking reports.
Quality & Safety
How do you handle quality control for children's education products?
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Three-stage QC: Pre-production (raw materials check), During Production (30% & 60%), Pre-shipment (AQL 2.5 + specialized tests). Third-party lab testing through SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek.
Quality & Safety
What certifications do you handle?
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EU: EN71, CE, REACH. US: ASTM F963, CPSIA. UK: UKCA. Australia: AS/NZS ISO 8124. Wood: FSC. Standard timeline: 4-8 weeks.
Quality & Safety
What happens if a shipment fails quality inspection?
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Defect resolution: production halt, root cause analysis 24hrs, corrective action 48hrs, rework at factory cost, re-inspection, backup factory activation if needed. Payment held in escrow. <2% rejection rate.
Operations & Logistics
How long does a typical sourcing project take?
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First order: 12-16 weeks. Repeat orders: 8-10 weeks. Breakdown by phase provided.
Operations & Logistics
Can you handle multiple product categories in one order?
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Core strength. Coordinate multi-factory orders as single project. Container consolidation saves 20-35% on shipping.
Market-Specific
EU regulations for education products?
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EN71 Parts 1-3, REACH (233 SVHCs), GPSR (effective Dec 2024), Packaging Directive, CE Marking. We compile complete Technical File.
Market-Specific
US compliance requirements?
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CPSIA, ASTM F963, CPSC Registration (GCC/CPC), California Prop 65, Section 301 tariffs, Customs Bond & ISF.
Cost & Value
MOQ policy?
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By product type: Wooden toys 500-1000, Plastic 1000-3000, STEM kits 500-2000, Furniture 100-300, Art supplies 2000-5000. Lower MOQs negotiable for first orders.
Partnership & Process
How do we get started?
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5 steps: Free consultation → Project brief → Proposal in 5 days → Simple agreement → Kick-off with dedicated PM. First call to factory shortlist: 2 weeks.

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