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Canton Tower and Guangzhou skyline for buyers navigating Canton Fair and trade shows
Oct 1, 2026

Navigating the Canton Fair and Global Trade Shows

How NZ and AU buyers navigate Canton Fair and other trade shows: pick the right event, plan phases, score booths, and shortlist factories.

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Labelled cartons and barcode motifs representing SKU numbering systems for Australian importers
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SKU Numbers Explained: How Australian Importers Should Build a SKU System (2026)

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Product barcodes for Australian importers explained — GS1 Australia membership, EAN-13 barcodes, GTIN allocation and retailer requirements for businesses importing from China and Vietnam in 2026
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Product Barcodes for Australian Importers: GS1, EAN-13 and What Retailers Actually Require (2026)

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Fishing rods, reels and stainless steel marine hardware sourced from China and Vietnam for Australian retailers, with a Queensland port backdrop
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Sourcing Fishing, Boating & Marine Gear from China to Australia (2026 Guide)

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Camping and outdoor gear being packed for import from China to Australia

How to Import Camping & Outdoor Gear from China to Australia (2026 Guide)

A practical 2026 guide for Australian retailers importing tents, backpacks, camp furniture and gas stoves from China, covering AS/NZS compliance, landed costs and how to avoid supplier scams, with a Sunshine Coast lens on the fastest-growing outdoor retail market.

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Shipping containers at Darwin's East Arm Wharf representing importing products from Vietnam to the Northern Territory

How to Import Products from Vietnam to Darwin (2026 Guide)

A practical 2026 guide for Darwin and wider Northern Territory businesses sourcing products from Vietnam — covering the Port of Darwin's Southeast Asia freight advantage, DAFF biosecurity, real landed costs in AUD, and how to find a reliable Vietnamese factory from Australia's most tropical capital.

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Shipping containers and Tasmanian coastline representing importing products from China to Hobart

How to Import Products from China to Hobart (2026 Guide)

A practical 2026 guide for Hobart and wider Tasmanian businesses sourcing products from China — covering Bass Strait freight realities, Tasmania-specific biosecurity checks, real landed costs in AUD, and how to find and verify a reliable factory from an island state mainland guides usually forget.

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Australian retailer inspecting imported footwear and shoes sourced from a Chinese factory for an Newcastle business

How to Import Footwear & Shoes from China to Australia: Newcastle Guide (2026)

A practical, cost-broken-down guide to importing footwear and shoes from Chinese factories into Australia, covering MOQs, compliance, and a worked Newcastle logistics example.

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Private label backpacks and luggage samples from Chinese and Vietnamese factories reviewed for an Canberra retail business

Sourcing Bags, Luggage & Backpacks From China and Vietnam: Canberra Guide (2026)

A cost-broken-down guide to private label bags, luggage and backpacks sourced from China and Vietnam, including safety compliance and a Canberra retailer example.

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Importing activewear and sportswear from Vietnam to Australia — garment factory production line

How to Import Activewear & Sportswear from Vietnam to Australia (2026 Guide)

A practical 2026 guide for Brisbane fitness and activewear brands sourcing from Vietnam — covering performance fabric specs, MOQs, real landed costs in AUD and supplier verification.

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Importing toys and games from China to Australia — shipping containers and toy products

How to Import Toys & Games from China to Australia (2026 Guide)

A practical 2026 guide for Melbourne retailers importing toys and games from China — covering AS/NZS ISO 8124 safety standards, button battery compliance, real landed costs in AUD, MOQs and supplier verification.

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Importing kitchenware and homewares from China to Australia

How to Import Kitchenware & Homewares from China to Australia (2026 Guide)

A practical 2026 guide for Aussie retailers importing kitchenware and homewares from China — covering food-contact compliance (LFGB/FDA), real landed costs in AUD, MOQs, supplier verification and packing.

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Importing pet products and supplies from China to Australia

How to Import Pet Products & Supplies from China to Australia (2026 Guide)

A practical 2026 guide for Aussie businesses importing pet products and supplies from China — covering DAFF biosecurity, real landed costs in AUD, MOQs, supplier verification and how to avoid costly mistakes.

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Shipping containers at an Australian port representing customs clearance and customs brokers for importers

Customs Clearance & Customs Brokers in Australia: Importer's Guide (2026)

Everything Australian importers need to know about customs clearance in 2026 — how the process works, when you need a broker, what it costs, and how to avoid delays at the wharf.

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