Hide Import Data - China Supplier Data Protection Service
Has your company invested resources in developing foreign suppliers for its products in China? Does your company have a competitive sales advantage over its rivals because of this?
If you’ve ever imported anything, you will most likely have heard of a document called the “Bill of Lading.” A “Bill of Lading” lists detailed information about your shipment, including your name, your supplier’s name, and details of the shipped goods.
But do you know that in many countries, customs make the information on the “Bill of Lading” accessible to anyone? This action means that your competitors or customers can easily find out who is supplying products to you. They could then contact this supplier and buy from them.
Do you know that your Chinese suppliers can use this information to find out what countries and locations you are sending your goods? They can then use this information to contact your customers or competitors and sell directly to them.
How TCI China Protect Your Information?
TCI China’s “Exporter of Record” Service.
TCI China will use its China exporting license to become the “Exporter of Record” for your exports from China. TCI Chinas details will then appear on the Suppliers section on the “Bill of Lading” data, instead of your actual Chinese suppliers.
Your sensitive information now becomes hidden from those competitors or customers who might want to find who and where you are sourcing your products. This service also protects your destination data from the Chinese supplier and can prevent them from entering your market to sell to your competitors or customers
Aidan Conaty – China Consultant
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• (Europe/ Rest of the World) +353 1 885 3919
• (UK) +44.020.3287.2990
• (North America) +1.518.290.6604
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hide Import Data Protection Service?
The Hide Import Data Protection Service is designed to help protect your China supplier information from being exposed through shipping documentation and customs data. TCI China provides this support through its Exporter of Record service.
Why would a company want to hide its China supplier details?
The page explains that if your supplier information becomes visible through Bill of Lading or customs data, competitors or even customers may identify your supplier and try to buy directly from them.
What information can appear on a Bill of Lading?
According to the page, a Bill of Lading can include detailed shipment information such as your name, your supplier’s name, and details of the shipped goods.
Can customs data be accessed by other parties?
Yes. The page states that in many countries, customs make Bill of Lading information accessible to anyone, which means your shipment and supplier details may be visible to third parties.
How can Chinese suppliers use import data against buyers?
The page explains that Chinese suppliers can use this information to identify the countries and locations where goods are being sent, and then contact customers or competitors directly to try to sell to them.
How does TCI China protect supplier information?
TCI China uses its China exporting licence to become the Exporter of Record for your exports from China. The page states that TCI China’s details then appear in the supplier section of the Bill of Lading data instead of your actual Chinese supplier’s details.
What is an Exporter of Record?
On this page, the Exporter of Record is the party whose export details appear on the shipping documentation for the goods leaving China. TCI China offers to take on this role using its China exporting licence.
Is this service relevant for companies that have invested time in developing suppliers in China?
Yes. The page is aimed at companies that have invested resources in developing foreign suppliers in China and want to protect that sourcing advantage from being exposed to rivals, customers, or other third parties.