Proof & Trust Center

No references yet — so here's exactly how we work.

We're a new operation, and we'd rather show you our method than ask for blind trust. This is the standard every supplier and every shipment is held to.

The Process

From inquiry to shipment — five transparent steps

You always know which stage you're in and what happens next.

1

Free analysis

You share product spec, target price and destination. Within 24 hours you get a CIF estimate and an FTA (EVFTA/CPTPP) tariff check — indicative, no commitment.

2

Supplier search

We build a long list from verified sources and screen 5–10 manufacturers on price, MOQ, lead time and genuine export capability.

3

Verification

Each finalist passes the 5-point check below. Only suppliers scoring ≥7/10 with no zero-score reach your shortlist.

4

Samples & QC

Samples ordered and evaluated. Pre-shipment inspection coordinated with a licensed third party (Vinacontrol / SGS / BV) before the container is sealed.

5

Shipment & docs

Freight quotes compared, export documents reviewed for consistency, FTA certificate of origin checked. Goods move.

The Standard

What "verified supplier" actually means

Five checks. Every one documented. This is the difference between a name off Alibaba and a supplier you can ship with.

1

Legal registration

Business tax code (MST) cross-checked against Vietnam's national business registry. A real, registered entity — not a trading front.

2

Export capability

Export licence / history verified; for food, FDA or EU establishment number checked where required.

3

Product certifications

HACCP / ISO / BRC / GlobalGAP etc. — validity dates confirmed and issuing body verified for the product category.

4

Reality check

A live video factory tour, or an on-site visit for suppliers near Hanoi. We see the production line and warehouse — not a brochure.

5

Commercial reference

At least one existing export customer reference or a bill-of-lading record (masked accepted).

📊 Scoring: each check is 0–2 points. A supplier only appears in your report as “verified” if it scores ≥7/10 with no single check at zero. Promising-but-incomplete suppliers are listed as “conditional” with the exact gap named — never mislabelled.
Honest Scope

What we do — and what we don't

A new agency claiming to do everything is a red flag. Here are our lines.

✅ We do

  • Source, vet and shortlist verified suppliers
  • Coordinate samples, QC and pre-shipment inspection
  • Compare freight quotes and review export documents
  • Check FTA origin rules and optimise tariffs (EVFTA, CPTPP)
  • Act as your single point of contact and quality standard

🚫 We don't

  • Take commission from suppliers (buyer-side only)
  • Perform inspections ourselves — licensed third parties do
  • Issue official documents — the exporter and authorities do
  • Act as a customs broker (that's a licensed partner)
  • Promise categories we can't genuinely deliver
Where we're strongest
☕ Coffee🌶 Pepper & Spices🥜 Cashew🦐 Seafood👗 Textiles👟 Footwear🪑 Furniture🔩 Industrial goods
Our Commitments

The model, in four promises

🤝 Buyer-side only

Zero commission from suppliers. Our incentive is aligned with yours.

🔍 Cost, not markup

Inspection and freight billed at cost with the invoice shown.

📄 Everything documented

Every supplier profile, quote and check is written down and dated.

⏱ Straight answers

If a deadline slips or a strategy is weak, you hear it early — no sugar-coating.

Vantrade acts as sourcing & operations coordinator. Inspections are performed by licensed third-party agencies; freight is contracted with the forwarder; official documents are issued by the exporter and Vietnamese authorities. Our deliverables are verified information, coordination, document review and recommendations.

See the method in action

Start with a free sourcing analysis, or download the exact factory-audit checklist we use on every supplier.

🔍 Free Sourcing Analysis 📋 Factory Audit Checklist