Answers we give buyers every week
Written from our own sourcing, production and inspection work — not summarised from other websites. Every figure here comes from orders we have actually shipped.
The 31 December 2020 Cut-Off and What a Satellite Alert Actually Means
EUDR asks whether the land was deforested after 31 December 2020. Satellite alerts are how that gets checked in practice — but an alert is a signal to investigate, not a verdict. Knowing the difference decides whether you lose a plot or lose a customer.
ReadWhat EU Buyers Ask Suppliers for Under EUDR — the Actual Checklist
EU importers carry the legal liability, so they ask for data in a specific shape: plot geolocation, production period, legality evidence and a traceable link from plot to the batch in your container. Here is the list, in the order they usually ask.
ReadHow to Get EUDR Plot Coordinates Without Paying for a GPS Survey
Most Vietnamese plots already have coordinates printed on the land certificate. They are in the VN2000 system and need converting to WGS84, but that is a calculation, not a field trip. Field survey is only for plots with no document describing their boundary.
ReadThere Is No Such Thing as an EUDR Certificate — Here Is What You Actually Need
The EU does not issue an EUDR certificate and has not authorised anyone to issue one. What the regulation requires is a due diligence statement filed by the EU importer, backed by your plot coordinates and legality documents. Anyone selling you an EUDR certificate is selling something that does not exist.
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Film-Faced vs Commercial Plywood: Which One Does Your Project Actually Need?
Film-faced plywood is built for concrete formwork and survives 8–15 pours. Commercial plywood is built for furniture and interiors. Choosing the wrong one costs more than the price difference.
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Seven Warning Signs an Overseas Buyer Is Not Real
Trade fraud rarely starts with an obvious lie. It starts with an order too good to refuse, followed by a small payment request. Here are the signals that appear before the money leaves.
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