Importing made simple.

End‑to‑end sourcing, quality control, customs clearance, and last‑mile coordination—so you can scale without surprises.

65 Years in Operation 30+ Countries 1,500+ SKUs Managed ISO‑Aligned QC

“Arbeka helped us diversify suppliers and cut landed cost by 12% without quality trade‑offs.” — Derick Thomas - Operations Director, Consumer Goods

Services

We operate across the full import lifecycle. Choose a complete solution or plug us into a single stage.

Sourcing & Vendor Development

  • Requirements capture and RFQ
  • Factory vetting and social‑compliance screening
  • Samples, specs alignment, and PPAP when applicable
  • Cost breakdown (materials, labor, overhead, tooling)

Quality Assurance

  • Quality plans tied to specs and drawings
  • Pre‑production, in‑line, and pre‑shipment inspections (AQL)
  • Third‑party lab testing (RoHS, REACH, FDA, etc.)
  • Non‑conformance handling and CAPA tracking

Logistics & Customs

  • Incoterms guidance (EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP)
  • Carrier selection, consolidation, and insurance
  • HS classification and documentation pack
  • Broker coordination and customs clearance

Post‑Landing & Supply Programs

  • Bonded warehouse options and distribution
  • Safety stock and reorder points
  • Vendor‑managed inventory (VMI)
  • KPI reporting (OTIF, defect ppm, lead‑time variance)

Consulting & Risk Management

  • Tariff and country‑of‑origin analysis
  • Supplier diversification & continuity planning
  • ESG and ethical sourcing roadmaps

Industries

Diversified experience with regulated and consumer sectors.

Consumer Goods

Home & kitchen, tools, apparel, electronics accessories.

Healthcare & Wellness

Non‑sterile devices, packaging, labeling compliance.

Hospitality & Retail Fixtures

Furniture, lighting, signage systems.

Industrial Components

Machined parts, castings, fasteners, cables.

Automotive Aftermarket

Accessories, packaging, documentation.

Regulated items are subject to additional approvals. We advise on feasibility and compliance pathways.

About

Founded in 1960, Arbeka Imports grew from a boutique sourcing office into a multi‑country network. Our philosophy: tell the truth, know the numbers, ship on time.

What makes us different

  • Transparency: Itemized landed‑cost models before you commit.
  • Discipline: Documented SOPs across sourcing, QA, and logistics.
  • Responsiveness: Dedicated account managers and clear SLAs.
  • Resilience: Multi‑supplier options to reduce single‑point risk.

Milestones

  • 1960 — Company founded; first ocean shipments
  • 1980s — Expanded QA to multi‑stage inspections
  • 2000s — Added bonded warehousing and VMI programs
  • 2010s — Digital client portal and KPI reporting
  • 2020s — ESG screening & supplier diversification at scale

Compliance

Quality & Safety

  • AQL‑based inspections and photo evidence
  • Lab testing (RoHS, REACH, CA Prop 65, FDA)
  • Traceable batches and CAPA workflows

Customs & Trade

  • HS code classification and valuation guidance
  • Country‑of‑origin docs and marking
  • FTA options where applicable

Ethical Sourcing & ESG

  • Supplier code of conduct and periodic audits
  • Environmental & social risk screening
  • Data retention & privacy aligned with client needs

Resources

Guides

  • Incoterms 101: Choosing the right responsibility split
  • How to budget landed cost
  • Building a quality plan: AQL sampling explained

Tools

  • Lead time estimator (typical ranges)
  • Pallet & container calculator (20’ / 40’ HQ)
  • HS code quick‑start checklist

Articles

  • Diversifying suppliers without losing quality
  • Setting realistic OTIF targets (and hitting them)

Contact

Share your bill of materials or drawings and we’ll provide a sourcing and logistics plan with a clear landed‑cost model.

Offices

Seattle · Miami · Shenzhen (representative)