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 the United Kingdom — 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 the United Kingdom.
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.
UK import in practice
What changes landed cost to the United Kingdom
UK import rules turn on a £135 consignment value line. A low 1688 price is only the first number — here is what decides your real UK landed cost.
£135 is the key consignment threshold
For goods worth £135 or less (non-excise) bought from outside the UK, import VAT is normally collected at the point of sale and included in the price. Above £135, Customs Duty can apply and VAT is handled on import. Gifts up to £39 are treated differently.
VAT and Customs Duty are separate lines
Import VAT (standard 20%), Customs Duty (commodity-code dependent, only above £135 for non-excise goods), and carrier handling fees are charged separately. Check the UK Trade Tariff for your commodity code.
Clearing customs is not permission to sell
UKCA/CE marking, product safety, and category rules still apply. 1688 listing claims do not prove UK compliance for toys, electronics, or cosmetics.
For sourcing planning only. VAT, Customs Duty, commodity classification, and carrier handling fees can change the final amount — confirm current treatment on GOV.UK or with your customs agent before paying a supplier.
Cost components (example)
A cheap 1688 price is not your UK landed cost
An illustrative per-unit stack to a UK destination. Your real numbers depend on consignment value, commodity code, and route.
per unit, illustrative
Est. landed£3.15+ / unit
Import VAT generally applies; Customs Duty depends on commodity code and the £135 line. Confirm on the UK Trade Tariff before quoting your customer.
Good fit for
Shopify / TikTok Shop sellers
AliExpress / CJ users moving to source
Small UK sellers importing from China
Need evidence before paying
Want clear UK 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 UK sellers
1688 item prices are often lower, but compare landed cost and risk after fees, freight, VAT, and UK import handling.
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; high-risk UK 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 the United Kingdom 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
UK sourcing questions before you pay
Do I pay VAT on 1688 goods coming into the UK?+
Usually yes. For consignments of £135 or less, import VAT is normally collected at the point of sale; above £135, VAT is handled on import and Customs Duty may also apply. Check GOV.UK for current treatment.
When does UK Customs Duty apply?+
For non-excise goods, Customs Duty generally applies when the consignment is worth more than £135, and the rate depends on the commodity code. Use the UK Trade Tariff to look it up.
Can I sell 1688 products on Shopify or Amazon UK?+
Often yes, but compare landed cost and compliance, not just item price. UKCA/CE marking and product-safety rules apply; 1688 listings do not prove compliance.
What is the £39 figure I keep seeing?+
Gifts sent between private individuals worth £39 or less can be exempt from import VAT. Commercial goods you buy for resale do not qualify as gifts.
Start with one product link
Get a written pre-payment decision in 24–48 hours.