Before committing to an order or visiting China, it helps to know who you are dealing with. SkyTide Sourcing, based in Yiwu, offers two practical services:
- Supplier Verification & Factory Assessment — Review available supplier information remotely, or arrange an on-site factory assessment. Basic verification from US$20; on-site assessment from US$100.
- Yiwu Market Visits & Factory Sourcing Support — Visit Yiwu International Trade City and nearby factories with local accompaniment and interpretation. From US$50 per visit.
Which service do you need?
If you have a supplier’s name and basic contact details but no way to judge whether the factory is real, start with Supplier Verification & Factory Assessment. If you are coming to China — or want a local person to visit Yiwu International Trade City with you — book a Yiwu Market Visit.
How verification fees work
- Basic verification — from US$20. Registration, business licence, capacity and contact checks from public and on-file information.
- On-site factory assessment — from US$100. Physical visit with photo and video evidence, production line check and a written summary.
- Yiwu market visit — from US$50 per visit. Local accompaniment and interpretation at the market or on a factory floor.
- US$25 credit. If you go on to order with a verified supplier through us, the verification fee comes off your first order.
We tell you plainly what a check can and cannot prove. Verification reduces risk; it does not replace a signed contract or your own sample inspection.