Resources
Sourcing guides for Australian builders.
Practical information on importing construction materials from China: compliance, costs, quality, and process.
1 May 2025 · 10 min read
Importing windows and doors from China to Australia: a complete guide
Everything Australian builders and owner-builders need to know about sourcing windows and doors from Chinese factories: compliance, anti-dumping, freight, and quality control.
Read more →8 May 2025 · 8 min read
Chinese kitchen cabinetry for Australian projects: what you need to know
A practical guide to sourcing kitchen cabinetry from Chinese factories for Australian builds: specifications, quality checks, what to avoid, and realistic cost comparisons.
Read more →15 May 2025 · 7 min read
Anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium windows in Australia: what builders need to know
An active anti-dumping investigation into Chinese aluminium products is creating uncertainty for Australian builders. Here's what it covers, what it means for your import, and how to avoid unexpected costs.
Read more →22 May 2025 · 6 min read
AS2047 compliance for Chinese windows: what Australian builders need to verify
AS2047 is the Australian Standard covering windows installed in habitable rooms. Here's what it requires, how Chinese factories can meet it, and what documentation to demand before you order.
Read more →29 May 2025 · 7 min read
Stone benchtops from China: Calacatta, Statuario, Carrara and what they really cost
A practical cost guide to sourcing marble, engineered stone, and porcelain benchtops direct from Chinese factories for Australian projects, with realistic price comparisons and what to watch out for.
Read more →13 June 2026 · 9 min read
What it costs to ship a container from China to Australia (2026)
A builder's guide to shipping costs from China to Australia: 20ft vs 40ft, FCL vs LCL, current rate ranges in AUD, what drives the price, and realistic lead times.
Read more →14 June 2026 · 9 min read
Import duty and GST on building materials from China: a builder's guide
How import duty from China to Australia and GST really work on building materials: the 0 to 5% duty bands, ChAFTA, a worked landed-cost example, and the traps to avoid.
Read more →14 June 2026 · 9 min read
The engineered stone ban: compliant benchtops you can still import from China
Australia's engineered stone benchtop ban explained, and the compliant alternatives you can still import from China: porcelain, sintered stone, and natural stone, with landed costs.
Read more →14 June 2026 · 9 min read
Importing tiles from China to Australia: porcelain, ceramic, and what to check
Importing tiles from China can cut tile cost 40 to 60%. Quality grades, slip ratings, freight per sqm, how much to order, and a full landed-cost breakdown.
Read more →14 June 2026 · 10 min read
Importing furniture from China to Australia for fit-out and staging
Importing furniture from China to Australia for staging and fit-out: duty and GST, formaldehyde grades, packaging for sea freight, MOQ, and real landed costs.
Read more →21 June 2026 · 11 min read
An owner-builder's guide to importing materials from China
How an owner-builder imports from China: state permits, what to import and what to leave to trades, deposits and cashflow, who clears customs, and real landed costs.
Read more →21 June 2026 · 10 min read
How to find a reliable factory in China (and avoid trading companies)
How to find a direct factory in China for building materials: factory vs trading company, vetting and audits, the golden sample process, and the red flags to walk from.
Read more →28 June 2026 · 10 min read
Pre-shipment quality control in China: what builders should inspect
Pre-shipment quality control in China catches defects before they ship. AQL sampling, what to check by product, photo logs, timing, and what an inspection costs.
Read more →28 June 2026 · 9 min read
Minimum order quantities (MOQ) when sourcing from China, explained
Minimum order quantity from China explained: what MOQ is, typical MOQs by category, how to negotiate it down, and how to consolidate orders to hit it.
Read more →5 July 2026 · 9 min read
Engineered timber flooring from China: specs and compliance for Australia
Engineered timber flooring from China can cut floor cost 40 to 60%. Wear layers, formaldehyde limits, AS standards, and a full landed-cost breakdown.
Read more →5 July 2026 · 9 min read
Importing fibreglass pools from China to Australia
Importing a fibreglass pool from China can save thousands, but the shell is oversize freight. Gel coat quality, AS1838, warranty, install, and landed costs.
Read more →12 July 2026 · 9 min read
Chinese tapware and WaterMark certification: what builders must know
Chinese tapware can land for a third of Australian retail, but only WaterMark-certified product can be installed. How to verify certification, WaterMark vs WELS, and landed costs.
Read more →12 July 2026 · 9 min read
Importing lighting from China to Australia: SAA approval and compliance
Importing lighting from China to Australia can cut lighting cost by two thirds, but only approved fittings can be installed. SAA approval, the RCM, drivers, IP ratings, and landed costs.
Read more →19 July 2026 · 9 min read
Importing gates from China to Australia: steel, aluminium, and automation
Sourcing gates from China to Australia can cut costs 40-60%. Steel vs aluminium, automation, corrosion, crating for freight, and a realistic landed cost.
Read more →19 July 2026 · 11 min read
Importing building materials from China to Australia: a builder's guide
What you can import, whether it is really cheaper, duty and GST, compliance by category, and a realistic landed cost for building materials from China to Australia.
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