Check your product before paying a 1688 supplier.
Paste one product link or clue. We research, verify, and deliver a written pre-payment decision with risks, costs, and next steps.
Product Check Report
Report ID: SMO-20240507-3467
The outcome
What's the right next step?
Continue
Low risk. Proceed as planned.
Sample first
Validate with a sample.
Request info
Get missing information.
Manual review
Analyst review recommended.
Stop
High risk. Do not proceed.
What you get
A clear written decision, not a data dump
Every check ends with one recommended next step, the cost stack behind it, and the gaps that still need answers.
Product Check Report
1. Product clue
2. 1688 match
MediumSimilar options found: 6
Best match score: 62/100
· Different material
· Some options limited
· Lid structure differs
3. Cost stack (per unit)
USD
1688 unit price
$2.35
China domestic shipping
$0.25
Labeling / prep
$0.35
Assisted order fee
$0.07
International shipping (sea)
$0.85
Estimated landed cost
$3.87
Assumptions: 1,000 pcs · sea freight. Landed cost varies with HTS classification, duty, exchange rate, weight, and route.
4. Risk flags
3Quality inconsistency risk
IP / brand similarity risk
Delivery lead-time risk
5. Missing evidence
4No material spec sheet
No product test report
No packing photos
No supplier business license
Sample first
Request a sample and the missing info before ordering.
The checklist
What Supplymo checks
Eight things that decide whether a 1688 product is worth ordering to Singapore — verified before any supplier payment.
Similar 1688 options
We compare matches and key gaps.
Price range
Unit price range across matches.
MOQ pressure
Typical MOQ and negotiation room.
China domestic shipping
Cost and delivery time inside China.
Labeling / repack
What is needed for your packaging.
Supplier page risk
Red flags on supplier credibility.
Landed cost
All-in cost estimate to Singapore.
Assisted order fit
Whether we can assist your order.
Before-payment teardowns
What a decision looks like
Anonymous examples, not customer proof — to show how the same checks lead to different calls.
Desk organizer
ContinueWhat changes the decision
Clear specs and supplier info. Proceed to a quote.
Foldable lamp
Sample firstWhat changes the decision
Needs a sample, certs, and packing photos before bulk.
Branded earbuds
StopWhat changes the decision
IP and policy risk are too high to proceed.
Singapore import in practice
What changes landed cost to Singapore
Singapore applies 9% GST to imports, including low-value goods, with low base duty on most categories. A low 1688 price is only the start.
Low-value goods are no longer GST-free
Since 2023, GST applies to imported low-value goods (value S$400 or less) bought from GST-registered overseas vendors, and on import for higher-value goods. Do not assume small parcels are GST-free.
GST 9%, low duty on most goods
Singapore's GST is 9%. Customs Duty applies only to a few dutiable categories (e.g. liquor, tobacco, motor vehicles, petroleum); most general goods are non-dutiable but still GST-bearing. Singapore Customs is the entry point.
Clearing customs is not permission to sell
Category rules (e.g. health products via HSA, controlled goods) still apply. 1688 listing claims do not prove Singapore compliance.
For sourcing planning only. GST, any applicable duty, and category controls can change the final amount — confirm with Singapore Customs/IRAS before paying a supplier.
Cost components (example)
A cheap 1688 price is not your Singapore landed cost
An illustrative per-unit stack to a Singapore destination. Your real numbers depend on value, category, and route.
per unit, illustrative
Est. landedS$5.10+ / unit
GST generally applies, including on low-value goods; duty applies only to a few categories. Confirm with Singapore Customs before quoting your customer.
Good fit for
Shopify / TikTok Shop sellers
AliExpress / CJ users moving to source
Small Singapore sellers importing from China
Need evidence before paying
Want clear Singapore landed cost and risks
Not for
Counterfeit or restricted goods
Deep compliance without specialist review
Guaranteed lowest price
Open-ended product sourcing
High-risk or prohibited items
Route decision
1688 vs AliExpress for Singapore sellers
1688 item prices are often lower, but compare landed cost and risk after fees, freight, and 9% GST.
Who you're working with
A real China-side operation — checked before you pay
Supplymo is a pre-payment decision layer plus China-side receiving and prep, not a faceless reseller.
Written report and quote before any supplier payment.
China warehouse receiving with photo evidence before international shipping.
No counterfeit or restricted goods; controlled categories routed to manual review.
No lowest-price guarantee and no fixed-duty promise — estimates with official sources.
How it works
From check to delivery
A first order should rely on visible evidence, not blind trust.
1. Product check
You submit a link or product clue.
2. Quote approval
We share report and quote.
3. China receiving
We receive at our warehouse.
4. Photo evidence
We send photos and contents.
5. Prep / labeling
We label, repack, and prepare.
6. Shipping handoff
We hand off to your Singapore route.
Pricing
Service options & pricing
Prices exclude product cost paid to suppliers. Costs vary by product, weight, volume, and destination.
Sourcing check report
Written report with matches, costs, risks, and next action.
$29
/ report
1688 match & gaps
Cost stack & assumptions
Risk flags
Missing evidence
PDF report
Assisted 1688 order
We order, receive, and verify before shipping to you.
3%
/ order value, min $59
Order & pay supplier
China domestic shipping
Warehouse receiving
Photo evidence
Prep & coordination
Labeling / prep / shipping
We prepare and ship to your destination.
Quote-based
Labeling / repack
Carton consolidation
Export documentation
International shipping
Tracking & updates
Before you pay
How your money is protected
You decide with full information first. Payment only happens after you approve the report and quote — and you never pay a supplier directly.
Quote approved first
You see the full report and quote before paying anything.
Pay through traceable channels
You never wire suppliers directly. Funds stay tied to your Supplymo order.
Photos before we ship
We send warehouse photos before international shipping leaves China.
See our refund & cancellation policy for stage-by-stage terms.
Free tools & guides
Run the numbers yourself
Use the same calculators and checks we rely on — free, no sign-up.
Trust boundaries
What we do — and don't do
Clear boundaries are part of the service. Here is what you can count on.
Written report before supplier payment
Decisions before you pay any supplier.
No bulk order before verification
We validate with a sample or evidence first.
Risk flags before ordering
We highlight risks clearly up front.
No lowest-price guarantee
We optimize total cost and reliable delivery.
No counterfeit or restricted goods
We follow platform and legal policies.
Photos after warehouse arrival
You get real photos before shipping.
FAQ
Singapore sourcing questions before you pay
Is GST charged on cheap 1688 imports to Singapore?+
Yes. Since 2023, GST applies to imported low-value goods (S$400 or less) from GST-registered overseas vendors, and on import for higher-value goods. Small parcels are not automatically GST-free.
How much is GST and duty?+
GST is 9%. Customs Duty applies only to a few dutiable categories (liquor, tobacco, motor vehicles, petroleum); most general goods are non-dutiable but still GST-bearing.
Can I sell 1688 products on Shopify in Singapore?+
Often yes, but compare landed cost and compliance. Controlled goods and health products have their own rules; 1688 listings do not prove compliance.
What is the S$400 figure?+
It is the low-value goods line used for GST on overseas purchases — at or below S$400 GST is typically collected by registered vendors. It is not a tax-free allowance.
Start with one product link
Get a written pre-payment decision in 24–48 hours.