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Can a Chinese brand sell on Faire? 25% first-order commission, a U.S. dollar account, self-shipping, retailers as importers, and when to form a U.S. company
Going global: US companies · Nov 9, 2026

Can a Chinese brand sell on Faire? 25% first-order commission, a U.S. dollar account, self-shipping, retailers as importers, and when to form a U.S. company

China isn't on Faire's list of supported countries, but brands elsewhere can apply: 25% commission on first orders and 15% on reorders, USD payouts to a U.S. bank account, self-shipping and a W-8. The brand exports and the retailer usually imports and pays duty. Long-term sellers usually set up a U.S. subsidiary.

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