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MLTradingGroup is a multi-faceted international business development and trading solution provider. We offer international importing and exporting, as well as business development, for our customers both in the USA and China. Over the years the company has developed extensive ties to the market place and investors in both China and the USA. These relationships have rewarded MLTradingGroup with an ever increasing portfolio of consumer exports, such as automobile shipments to China, while creating friendships that have led to Chinese investors looking to us for opportunities to diversify into US businesses and real estate.

    • EXPORTING  MLTradingGroup was established in 2006 with the main intent being the export of high-end new and used automobiles from the USA to China. Reductions in trade barriers, an expanding Chinese economy and the savvy business practices of our management team have allowed the volume our automobile exports to steadily grow every year. The export of luxury vehicles is still the cornerstone of our company, but we are now well equipped to expand into other product lines.

• Beside locating and buying a vehicle for a client, MLTradingGroup will also:

Find a Freight Forwarder
An international freight forwarder is an agent for the exporter in moving cargo to an overseas destination. Whether an exporter is large or small, the weight of the cargo light or heavy, a freight forwarder can take care of cargo from “dock to door,” thus freeing the exporter from dealing with many logistics-related details.

Schedule B and HS Numbers
The Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) assigns a number to each product that is traded internationally. Each country can assign on its own four additional numbers, making the entire number 10 digits. The United States does this with its Schedule B system.

Tariffs and Import Fees Tariffs
or duties are a tax levied by governments on the value of products imported from one country into another. Before you export to any country, you need to determine what the tariff rate is on your product(s) as well as any import fees for that country.

Common Export Documents
There are many common export documents that have to accompany export shipments including the Shipper’s Export Declaration, invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and the list goes on.

• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2008, U.S. exports to China increased by 9.5% from the year prior, helping to make China one of the fastest growing foreign markets for U.S. goods. China-U.S. total trade grew to $409.2 billion USD , placing China as our second largest trading partner behind Canada.

   • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT The quality relationships we have created through the Export Division have led to Chinese businessmen to securing our services in other areas of business development, such as Mergers & Acquisitions. One example would be our assisting a group from China in locating and purchasing a Winery, in California. To further accommodate our customers, we have dedicated a good portion of our resources to continue to grow this Business Development Division, both in China and in the USA.

   • MLTradingGroup has established strong associations with assorted professionals to assist our clients with: real estate transactions, due diligence, specialty consultants, distributors and legal issues. It is our aim to be a conduit that helps to expedite your international ventures, by providing regional experts, continuity in negotiations and confirmation of deliverables. MLTradingGroup has developed a reputation of trustworthiness and dependability, by nurturing long term friendships with our business partners that result in mutually beneficial and profitable ventures.

   The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has set some suggestion for US companies exporting to China,

Familiarize Yourself with the Market: A company should visit China to gain a better perspective and understanding of the potential market. Chinese companies respect “face-to-face” meetings, which demonstrate a U.S. company’s commitment to working in China. Prospective exporters should note that China has many regions with unique economic and social characteristics, and thus generalizations should be avoided.

Cultivate Relationships and Trusted Agents: Continued long-term relationships are crucial to finding a good partner in China. Companies should form a network of relationships with people at various levels across a broad range of organizations.

Establishing and maintaining close personal relationships (“guanxi” in Chinese) with Chinese counterparts and relevant government agencies is critical. It is equally important that American exporters encourage strong personal relationships between their Chinese agents or distributors and the buyers and end-users.

U.S. companies commonly use agents in China to initiate these relationships. They possess the knowledge and contacts to better promote U.S. products and break down institutional, language, and cultural barriers.