Preface

Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Preface
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Title, author, why the book was written, how to use it, disclaimer.

Part 1 – Fundamentals & Reality

Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Part 1 – Fundamentals & Reality
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Why importing is harder than it looks. Trade goods vs. private label, capital, time, expectations, business models.

Part 2 – Product & Strategy

Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Part 2 – Product & Strategy
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Product selection, market understanding over tool-faith, differentiation over copying, product development, lifecycle.

Part 3 – Sourcing & Suppliers

Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Part 3 – Sourcing & Suppliers
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Global sourcing markets, platforms (Alibaba, 1688), manufacturers vs. agencies, selecting manufacturers in China.

Part 4 – Production Preparation

Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Part 4 – Production Preparation
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Briefing, specifications, files: turning an idea into a producible system.

Part 5 – Samples & Validation

Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Part 5 – Samples & Validation
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Samples, tests, Golden Sample: from prototype to production release.

Part 6 – Production & Quality

Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Part 6 – Production & Quality
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Production, monitoring, AQL: measuring quality instead of debating it.

Part 7 – Law & Regulation (EU & USA)

Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Part 7 – Law & Regulation (EU & USA)
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CE, GPSR, US liability, Proposition 65: what decides if you can sell.

Part 8 – Packaging & EPR

Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Part 8 – Packaging & EPR
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PPWR and EPR: packaging becomes a regulated product.

Part 9 – Logistics & Import

Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Import Compendium – The Audiobook (English)
Part 9 – Logistics & Import
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Sea freight, Incoterms, customs, HS code: from factory to warehouse.