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Desk organizer
Best matchHigh (85/100)
Est. landed costLow
Risk levelLow
What changes the decision
Clear specs and supplier info. Proceed to a quote.
Product and supplier check before payment
Check your Chinese supplier before you pay.
Paste one product or supplier link. Supplymo checks product match, supplier risk, MOQ, landed-cost pressure, prep needs, and shipping assumptions for the United Kingdom. If it passes, we can continue into quote, sample, 1688 purchase, China-side evidence, prep, and shipping.
Free check · full report standard $29 · limited-time offer $0
~200
supplier matches compared per check
11,397
official tariff data lines behind our duty estimates
12
destination markets covered
Hours
AI-assisted checks — not multi-day quotes
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
Report ID: SMO-20260805-3467Sample 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
Recommended
Sample first
Request a sample and the missing info before ordering.
The checklist
What Supplymo checks
Eight things that decide whether a 1688 product and supplier are worth moving toward the United Kingdom — verified before any supplier payment.
Restricted & banned screen
Controlled, carrier-sensitive, or prohibited product signals.
HS code & duty path
Classification clue and destination tariff evidence.
Similar 1688 options
We compare matches and key gaps.
IP / infringement risk
Counterfeit, brand, and design-similarity red flags.
Platform compliance
Evidence your selling platform may require.
Price range
Unit price range across matches.
Supplier page risk
Red flags on supplier credibility.
Image authenticity
Listing photos, source images, and visible inconsistencies.
Landed cost
All-in cost estimate to the United Kingdom.
Profit & net margin
Unit economics after freight, duty, prep, and selling fees.
China domestic shipping
Cost and delivery time inside China.
MOQ pressure
Typical MOQ and negotiation room.
Certification & compliance gaps
Missing tests, labels, declarations, or destination documents.
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.
Before-payment teardowns
What a decision looks like
Anonymous examples, not customer proof — to show how the same checks lead to different calls.
Sample first
Foldable lamp
Best matchMedium (54/100)
Est. landed costMedium
MissingPacking photos
What changes the decision
Needs a sample, certs, and packing photos before bulk.
Stop
Branded earbuds
Best matchLow
Risk levelHigh
PolicyReview needed
What changes the decision
IP and policy risk are too high to proceed.
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.
For UK sellers, the decision also needs commodity-code, import VAT, package, importer, marketplace, and route questions separated before payment.
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.
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.
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
1688 unit price (EXW)£1.85
China domestic shipping£0.20
Service + warehouse (photos, prep)£0.35
International freight to UK£0.75
Import VAT (typically 20%)applies
Customs Duty (only if > £135, code-based)varies
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
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.
Official sources
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.
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Landed Cost & Margin Calculator
Real freight, real duty, and your margin before you pay a 1688 supplier
Landed Cost & Margin Calculator
Real freight, real duty, and your margin before you pay a 1688 supplier
Result
Fill the fields and press Estimate. Freight scenarios, duty, and VAT come from the same engine as our reports.
Landed Cost & Margin CalculatorHow 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 the route you approved for the United Kingdom.
Warehouse receiving, photo evidence, prep, and shipping happen only when they are included in an approved quote and scope. A receiving photo is not automatically a full quality inspection.
Trust boundaries
What we do — and don't do
Clear boundaries are part of the service. Here is what you can count on.
Why we exist
Almost everyone who helps you buy gets paid when you buy.
That creates a quiet incentive to keep an order moving, even when the evidence says the buyer should pause.
Where a Product Check can land
Continue
Sample first
Request more information
🛑 Don’t buy
The useful outcome is the one supported by the available evidence—not the one that produces an order.
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.
Question
AliExpress / CJ
1688 route
Item price
Higher, all-in
Often lower before fees/prep
MOQ
Single unit easy
May need MOQ or mixed batch
UK VAT handling
Often built into checkout
You confirm VAT + £135 line
Compliance (UKCA/CE)
Varies by seller
You verify before selling
Best for
Fast small tests
Repeat-order margin once checked
Pricing
Service options & pricing
Prices exclude product cost paid to suppliers. Costs vary by product, weight, volume, and destination.
Sourcing check report
Complete written report with matches, costs, risks, and next action. Supplier outreach, samples, orders, and high-touch operator work are quoted separately.
$29
Limited-time offer: $0 · no report payment or card required
1688 match & gaps
Cost stack & assumptions
Risk flags
Missing evidence
PDF report
Most requestedChoose
Assisted 1688 order
We order, receive, and verify before shipping to you.
5%
/ order value, min $79
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
Free tools & guides
Run the numbers yourself
Use the same calculators and checks we rely on — free, no sign-up.
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.
What happens if the product is restricted or needs specialist compliance advice?+
The check flags visible restricted-product, carrier, certification, and platform-compliance signals. A high-risk or unclear case can end in Manual review or Stop. It is not legal or customs advice, so regulated categories still need the appropriate specialist before you pay.
What evidence do I receive after goods reach the China warehouse?+
When receiving and photo evidence are included in your approved quote, you receive dated photos of the visible cartons, labels, and contents before the next handoff. Those photos do not by themselves prove product performance, full compliance, or defect-free goods; deeper inspection is a separate approved scope.
Send the product or supplier link before you pay
Start with one product or supplier link. Every field is carried into the market Product Check.
Free tools & guides
Run the numbers yourself
Use the same calculators and checks we rely on — free, no sign-up.
Landed cost calculatorAll-in cost to your doorCBM calculatorVolume and carton mathHS code & import dutyDuty by destinationSupplier risk checkRed flags on a supplierMOQ calculatorWeigh minimum order quantity against unit price, capital tied up, and per-unit cost before you commit to a 1688 supplier.Source search intakeRecord the product clue, specifications, material, dimensions, variants, packaging, destination, and quantity before any real candidate search runs.Labeling / prepScope label removal, SKU labels, barcode labels, polybag, repack, and photo confirmation.Restricted product checkerFlag batteries, liquids, cosmetics, children products, branded goods, wireless products, and documents.
By market
Use the version built for your destination
Taxes, customs evidence, routes, and buyer questions differ by country.
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Product and supplier check before payment
Send the product or supplier link before you pay
Start with one strong product. Supplymo will route it as a check, supplier question, quote, sample, assisted order, prep, or shipping request.
View sample reportClear boundaries are part of the service. Here is what you can count on.