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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.
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Start your free check
Start with any product clue
Paste a direct 1688 link, enter a product name, or add a private photo. Confirm the product before Supplymo starts the written check.
What you get
Sample first
Request a sample and the missing info before ordering.
Who you're working with
No supplier payment triggered
Check, quote, sample, order, prep, or ship
Written report and quote before any supplier payment.
China warehouse receiving with photo evidence before international shipping.
How it works
Product check
You submit a link or product clue.
Quote approval
We share report and quote.
China receiving
We receive at our warehouse.
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-20240507-3467
1. Product clue
Plastic storage box, foldable with lid, stackable
Clue: 1688 link
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
Quality inconsistency risk
IP / brand similarity risk
Delivery lead-time risk
5. Missing evidence
No 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 outcome
What's the right next step?
Every check ends with one clear next action before any supplier payment.
Sample first
Validate with a sample.
Request info
Get missing information.
Manual review
Analyst review recommended.
Stop
High risk. Do not proceed.
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.
The inputs that shape the decision
Product clue
Identifies the exact product or the 1688 matches that need review.
Quantity
Sets the MOQ tier, negotiation volume, and cash exposure.
Destination
Sets the shipping, customs, and restricted-product assumptions.
Maximum unit price
Optional. Gives the negotiation agent a clear CNY ceiling without confusing it with your retail price.
Variant or must-have
Optional. Prevents the agent from negotiating the wrong size, color, material, or configuration.
The written report covers
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.
Destination facts that change the answer
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.
Official sources
£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.
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.
Risk signals
Missing inputs change the recommendation
The report keeps uncertainty visible instead of inventing a precise answer.
Identifies the exact product or the 1688 matches that need review.
Sets the MOQ tier, negotiation volume, and cash exposure.
Sets the shipping, customs, and restricted-product assumptions.
Optional. Gives the negotiation agent a clear CNY ceiling without confusing it with your retail price.
Optional. Prevents the agent from negotiating the wrong size, color, material, or configuration.
Before-payment teardowns
What a decision looks like
Anonymous examples, not customer proof — to show how the same checks lead to different calls.
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 requested
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
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.
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.
Difficult cases move to a human review instead of an automatic approval.
No lowest-price, customs-clearance, delivery-time, or supplier-quality guarantee.
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.
Can I start with a keyword instead of a 1688 link?
Yes. Supplymo first searches for likely 1688 products and asks you to choose the correct one before the written check begins.
Does this form contact or pay the supplier?
Not by default. Supplymo may contact or negotiate with a supplier only when you explicitly check the per-product authorization. Ordering and payment always remain separate confirmed steps.
What happens when product data is incomplete?
Missing SKU, material, weight, carton, certificate, or destination facts remain visible and may change the result to request information, sample first, manual review, or stop.
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.