What Are the Hidden Costs of Importing Bathroom Fixtures from Chinese Factories? [Executive Summary] Understanding the hidden costs of importing bathroom fixtures from Chinese factories can mean the difference between a profitable import business and one that loses money despite apparently attractive FOB pricing. Experienced importers know that the factory price is only the starting point for calculating true landed cost. The hidden costs of importing bathroom fixtures include freight complexities, duties and tariffs, inspection fees, certification costs, packaging requirements, warehousing, financing charges, and risk contingencies that can add 40-70% to the base FOB price. [Introduction] A $30 FOB price for a ceramic basin from a Chinese factory looks like an excellent deal compared to $65-85 domestic wholesale pricing. But when the container arrives at your warehouse and you calculate total cost per unit (including all the expenses between the factory gate and your receiving dock), that $30 basin may…