Supplier Identity Tool

Factory vs Trader Checker

Use this when a supplier claims to be the manufacturer but the evidence is thin. The checker looks for signals that separate real production capacity from a trading desk or broker.

Check factory claim Read factory vs trader guide

Quick check inputs

Add what you have now. The full review happens after submission.

What this checker looks for

Whether business scope includes manufacturing, processing, or production language.
Whether registered address and public footprint look like a factory or sales office.
Whether product range is focused enough to support the manufacturing claim.
Whether a large or custom order should move to deeper supplier risk review.

Continue the path

China Business License Lookup

Understand legal names, USCC, and business scope fields.

Verify Chinese Supplier Before Payment

Tie the factory claim to payment risk.

Supplier Identity Snapshot

Run a broader identity and footprint review.