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Chinese Product Labels: GTINs, Net Content and Origin
Compare Chinese quotations and packaging without mistaking a valid GTIN check digit for proof of origin, registration or authenticity.
Chinese Clothing Sizes: Read 170/92A Before Choosing a Fit
Understand height, chest or waist measurements and body-type letters on Chinese clothing labels, then compare the seller’s garment chart.
Shipping from China: Volumetric and Chargeable Weight
Calculate dimensional weight, compare it with scale weight, and check the divisor, rounding and parcel basis used in a shipping quote.
Buying by the 斤: Weight and Price Conversions in Mainland China
Convert mainland jin and liang to kilograms and grams, then compare prices using the same weight basis.
Chinese Shopping Discounts: 8折, 7.5折 and the Price You Pay
Read 8折 and 7.5折 sale signs, compare second-item offers, and calculate the price you pay.