Buying Beauty Products from China: Check Before You Pay

You have agreed on a beauty products order. The seller sends bank details and asks for payment. Before you pay, check three things: who signs the contract, who receives the money, and who must deliver the goods.

Different companies may have valid roles in a deal. But you need to understand those roles. A short message from a sales contact is not enough to explain every payment or delivery arrangement.

On the morning of 4 November 2026, I plan to join the free legal advice service organized by the Baiyun District Justice Bureau at the fourth Guangzhou Cosmetics Week. My shift is at Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center. The event runs from 4 to 8 November; my stated shift is the morning of 4 November.

Start with the company names. Check the name on the quote, order, contract and company stamp. A brand name or booth name may not identify the company that owes you a legal duty. Also check whether the person agreeing to the terms has authority to do so.

Next, check the payment details. Does the account name match the agreed terms? If payment is requested to another company or a personal account, ask for the reason and the supporting authority. Clarify how that payment will count towards your debt under the contract. If bank details change, verify them through a contact channel you already know, rather than relying only on the new message.

Then check delivery duties. Who makes and ships the products? Who deals with quality issues? Agree on product details, inspection, delivery dates and how problems will be handled. Where several companies take part, make the roles clear in the contract.

If a problem has already happened, put the key records in date order. These may include the contract, orders, payment records, delivery records and messages. Explain the countries involved, the current stage, any urgent deadline and the result you want. Do not wait until after an event if a legal deadline requires earlier action.

At the desk, we will check the parties and conflicts before discussing private details. Product rules in another country may need a separate check by local counsel or a technical specialist. The answer depends on the country, product and sales model.

The on-site advice is free. If you want a full contract review, written advice or help with a dispute later, we can first agree on the work and fees. You decide whether to use the service. Any formal engagement and fees are handled through the law firm.

Mike Wu
China-licensed cross-border attorney based in Guangzhou, mainland China.

Event source: Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation, 23 October 2026.
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