Supplier Risk Assessment

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Data from China's GSXT (National Enterprise Credit System)
Explicit Recommend / Conditional / Do-Not verdict
No factory visit required
What a real report looks like

Three sections. One clear verdict.

SIS-BGC-2026-031 ยท Page 1 of 12 Basic Info
1
Entity & Registration
GSXT ยท Tianyancha ยท Qichacha cross-reference
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Shenzhen Hengda Supply Chain Co., Ltd
USCC
91440300MA5FX7R42A
Registration
2021-08-17 ยท 3 years old
Reg. Capital
ยฅ500,000 registered / ยฅ0 paid-in
Legal Rep.
ๅˆ˜ๅปบๅ›ฝ ยท Changed 2023-03-12 โš 
Business Scope
Import/export trade; supply chain services โ€” NOT manufacturing
Op. Status
โš  Abnormal ยท Tax gap Q4 2022
Alibaba Claim
"Manufacturer ยท 15 years" โ€” unverifiable
6
Legal
/ 40 pts
8
Financial
/ 40 pts
8
Ownership
/ 20 pts
Data: GSXT ยท Tianyancha ยท ImportYeti 2026-05-22
SIS-BGC-2026-031 ยท Page 2 of 12 Risk Findings
2
Risk Flag Analysis
Judicial records ยท Equity ยท Credit anomalies
Trading company, not manufacturer
Business scope: supply chain / import-export. Zero manufacturing activity. Alibaba listing as "factory" is false.
Zero paid-in capital โ€” ยฅ500K registered, ยฅ0 contributed
Founders made no real financial commitment. Entity registered for appearance only. Critical for $30K+ orders.
2 civil court judgments โ€” both as defendant (2023)
Two enforcement orders from Shenzhen courts. Both contract disputes with prior buyers. Total: ยฅ420,000.
Legal representative changed 18 months after founding
Change in March 2023. Common pattern in entities under pressure or being transferred.
60% equity pledged โ€” financing pressure indicator
Majority stake held as loan collateral. Indicates financial stress and potential operational vulnerability.
Abnormal tax status โ€” Q4 2022 filing gap on GSXT
Government credit system shows tax anomaly flag. Entity may have missed filings or underdeclared revenue.
3 Critical 3 Watch 0 Clear
Sources: GSXT ยท Tianyancha ยท Court records 6 flags identified
SIS-BGC-2026-031 ยท Page 3 of 12 Verdict
3
Judgment & Recommendations
Payment structure ยท Next actions ยท Risk summary
Final Verdict
Do Not Proceed
Overall Risk Score 0 / 100
Auditor Reasoning
1Entity is registered as a trading company, not a manufacturer. Proceeding means sourcing through an undisclosed middleman with zero manufacturing oversight.
2Zero paid-in capital plus two court enforcement orders is an extreme financial risk profile. Entity cannot fulfil, compensate, or refund any order above ยฅ50,000.
3Claimed identity (manufacturer, 15 years) vs. registered identity (supply chain company, 3 years) constitutes material misrepresentation.
๐Ÿšซ Payment Recommendation: DO NOT WIRE ANY DEPOSIT. Risk profile disqualifies all payment structures, including escrow or Trade Assurance.
Recommended Next Actions
โ†’Request the actual factory directly โ€” the intermediary may reveal the real manufacturer behind the quote.
โ†’Consider a Supplier Selection to find verified manufacturers in the same category through government whitelists and industrial park channels.
Auditor: Roger Yang ยท SourcInSpecify Delivered 23h after order
The Problem

Anyone can build a great-looking Alibaba profile.

Trading companies posing as manufacturers. Businesses registered last month claiming 15 years of experience. Factories with frozen credit lines still quoting new orders.

"The factory looked great on Alibaba. Gold supplier badge, 200+ reviews. Then I wired the deposit and they went quiet."

โ€” First-time importer ยท US

"I later found out they were a trading company โ€” not the manufacturer. Their actual factory had three different owners in two years."

โ€” Amazon seller ยท UK

"My sourcing agent said they checked them out. But no one looked at the actual business registration or litigation records."

โ€” Wholesale importer ยท Australia

"They said they export to Europe. I had no way to verify any of it until I found a SourcInSpecify report that spelled it out clearly."

โ€” DTC brand owner ยท Canada
What's Included

Five layers of verification.
One clear verdict.

We run your supplier through government registries, credit databases, and judicial records โ€” the same checks a bank runs before lending. No visit required. Results in 24 hours.

Every report concludes with:
โœ“ Recommend โš  Conditional โœ• Do Not Recommend

No hedging. No long disclaimers. An explicit, actionable verdict so you can decide before a dollar leaves your account.

  • Business Registration Verification

    Cross-check against China's National Enterprise Credit Information System (GSXT). Confirm legal name, registration date, business scope, and operational status.

  • Legal Representative & Ownership Trace

    Flag changes in legal representative, controlling shareholders, or equity structure in the past 3 years. Ownership instability is a leading fraud indicator.

  • Registered Capital Paid-In Status

    Verify if declared capital is actually paid in. Zero paid-in capital on a large declared amount is a critical red flag.

  • Litigation & Court Record Screen

    Search judicial databases for pending lawsuits, enforcement actions, or fraud judgments. Court orders against a supplier are public โ€” Alibaba just doesn't show them.

  • Financial Anomaly & Credit Flag Detection

    Identify government blacklist appearances, tax filing gaps, equity pledges, and abnormal operational flags โ€” invisible on sourcing platforms, visible in government databases.

  • Payment Structure Recommendation

    Based on the risk profile: standard 30/70, conservative 30/40/30, or in high-risk cases, a hard "do not wire" judgment.

The Difference

Not a platform badge.
A government-verified report.

The Alibaba "Gold Supplier" badge is a paid membership. Our report draws on China's official judicial records, enterprise registries, and financial databases โ€” sources no sourcing platform surfaces for you.

What Alibaba provides
What SourcInSpecify verifies
"Gold Supplier" (paid membership)
Legal registration from China's government database
Self-reported business age
Actual incorporation date and operational history
Self-reported workforce count
Social security contribution headcount (real worker count)
No litigation information
Full court record and enforcement action screen
No financial health data
Financial viability indicators and credit anomaly flags
No ownership change history
Legal rep & equity transfer history (3-year trace)
Who This Is For

The right first step for any buyer.

๐ŸŒฑ First-Time Importers ๐Ÿ“ฆ Amazon Sellers vetting a new supplier ๐Ÿ”„ Buyers switching suppliers ๐Ÿš€ Kickstarter creators before tooling ๐Ÿญ Wholesalers evaluating long-term partners ๐Ÿ› DTC brands checking IP exposure risk ๐Ÿช Local Retailers
$39.9
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Included
Business registration verification (GSXT)
Legal representative & ownership trace
Registered capital paid-in check
Litigation & court records screen
Credit anomaly & blacklist detection
Explicit Proceed / Conditional / Stop verdict
Supplier Risk Assessment

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Before it's gone.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to share my supplier's private data?
No. All we need is the supplier's full company name in Chinese, and optionally their Alibaba URL or contact number. All data is sourced exclusively from public Chinese government databases โ€” we never contact the supplier.
What if the factory is new (less than 2 years old)?
A young factory isn't automatically a red flag โ€” but it changes what we look for. We'll note their registration date, evaluate whether paid-in capital matches claimed capacity, and give additional context in the verdict section. Many strong manufacturers are under 5 years old; the key is whether the financial signals are consistent.
Is this the same as what Alibaba or 1688 shows me?
No. Alibaba's "Verified Supplier" badge is a paid membership. Our report draws on China's government judicial records (court system databases), GSXT, Tianyancha, and export customs data โ€” sources no sourcing platform surfaces for buyers.
How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is within 24 business hours. For same-day 12-hour delivery, an additional $19.9 rush fee applies โ€” place your order before 10:00 AM CST.
Can I get a Supplier Risk Assessment on multiple suppliers?
Yes. Volume pricing applies: $39.9 for the first, $29.9 for each additional supplier in the same order. Common for buyers comparing 2โ€“4 candidates before committing.
Does a "Conditional" verdict mean I should walk away?
Not necessarily. "Conditional" means specific protective steps are warranted โ€” a more conservative payment structure, a factory inspection before deposit, or additional documentation. "Do Not Proceed" is reserved for entities with disqualifying risk profiles.
Recommended Next Step

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Your next supplier might be a great partner โ€”
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