For Shopify and TikTok Shop brands
Sourcing from China for Shopify and TikTok Shop brands
Brands need consistent products, their own packaging and stock that arrives in time for a campaign. We source, check and ship with the landed cost known up front.
Common problems
Where it usually goes wrong
Branding that does not match
Logo placement, packaging colors or inserts come out different from the mockup.
Stock late for a campaign
Production slips and nobody tells you until the ship date has passed.
Unclear landed cost
Hard to set a retail price when freight and duty are guesses.
Services
What we handle for you
- Product sourcingSupplier options with prices and landed cost.
- SamplesCompare samples before the bulk order.
- Quality inspectionChecks and photos before shipping.
- Warehouse, labels and FBA prepReceiving, labeling and consolidation.
- Shipping from ChinaAir, sea, express or DDP.
- Order follow-upFor suppliers you already use.
How it works
How an order runs
- Step 11Share the product, your branding files and the launch date.
- Step 22Get a quote that includes custom packaging.
- Step 33Approve a branded sample.
- Step 44We follow production and check the goods against the approved sample.
- Step 55Ship to your 3PL or warehouse, with any delay flagged as soon as we hear of it.
Moving a store product from AliExpress to 1688, where MOQ and color mix change the answer.
Moving repeat orders off AliExpress or CJ
AliExpress and CJ are fine for testing a product. Once it sells every week, you keep paying retail-style prices and shipping one parcel at a time. The same item is often listed on 1688 or sold by a factory for less.
A lower unit price does not always mean a better margin. MOQ, domestic freight, packaging, our fee and international shipping all come on top. We put these side by side with what you pay now, so you can see whether switching actually saves money on repeat orders.
Shipping to your 3PL
Moving to bulk orders usually means holding stock in a 3PL or your own warehouse. Consolidated cartons go there from our partner warehouse, labeled the way your 3PL asks. The route is quoted from real carton sizes once the goods are packed.
If a supplier cannot give packed sizes before production, the freight line in your quote stays an estimate until the goods reach our partner warehouse.
TikTok Shop sellers
TikTok Shop demand can jump quickly after a video takes off. The risk is running out of stock or rushing a reorder from a supplier you have not checked.
We keep the checked supplier and its terms on file, so a reorder starts from known prices, and we check each batch before it ships so a viral week does not turn into refund requests.
Platform rules stay with you
Each sales channel has its own product rules. A product sold on Amazon or Shopify can still be restricted on TikTok Shop, and payment providers review some categories too.
We flag products that look sensitive, such as batteries, liquids, cosmetics, food-contact items or anything with a brand or likeness on it. Channel approval, listing claims and legal compliance remain the seller's responsibility.
Free tools
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Can you make custom packaging?
Yes. Printed boxes, inserts and labels are quoted with the order, usually with a sample first.
Do you ship to 3PLs in the US and Europe?
Yes. We ship to the address you give us, with cartons and labels to your 3PL's requirements.
Is 1688 always cheaper than AliExpress or CJ?
Often on the unit price, not always on the total. Once MOQ, packaging, our fee and freight are added, a small repeat order can cost about the same. Your quote shows both so you can compare.
When should I stay with my current supplier?
When the MOQ is too high for your sales, when prep costs erase the saving, or when the new supplier cannot show enough evidence. We will say so in the quote.
Do I need a 1688 link to start?
No. Your Shopify or TikTok product link, a competitor listing, a photo or a keyword is enough. We find the matching suppliers.
Does a Shopify or TikTok listing prove a product is safe to sell?
No. A listing is only a product clue. Product safety, labels and any certificates your market needs still have to be checked for your own product.
Can you guarantee my product will be approved on TikTok Shop or Shopify Payments?
No. We can point out visible risks before you pay a supplier. Platform approval, payment eligibility and listing claims are decided by the platform and stay your responsibility.
Can you ship single customer orders every day?
No. We send stock in bulk to your 3PL or warehouse, and they ship your orders.
Free quote
What does your brand need from China?
A few lines is enough. For 1–3 standard products you usually get supplier options and the landed cost to your country within 24–48 hours.
- 1Describe the product, the quantity and where it ships.
- 2We compare suppliers and send a written quote.
- 3You decide. Nothing is paid to a supplier without your approval.
Bobby reads every requestA person on our team in Yiwu. We reply within one business day.