Imoprting from China?

Hi,

I am in Kansas City, MO. A friend of mine just moved to China. He wants to start import/export business. He will send products to me here in Kansas City that I would then resell to other customer/businesses. I have a few questions.

Is this profitable business?

What are the legal procedures I will have to go through in order to
import legally from China (licenses, levies, etc.).

What kind of things should I import from China? If anyone has experienced with specific items (not general idea) that would help.

Where would I find customers (I can get warehouse) -- preferably other dealers/businesses that I can resell the products.

Answer:
Import licences are not easy to get,

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