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 States — 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 States.
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.
US landed cost in 2025+
What changes landed cost to the United States
US rules shifted in 2025. A low 1688 price is only the first line — these are the factors that decide your real US landed cost before you pay a supplier.
De minimis is no longer a safe assumption
Don't assume US-bound parcels under $800 are duty-free. Executive Order 14256 ended duty-free de minimis for covered PRC/Hong Kong goods (from 2025-05-02), and EO 14324 suspended it for all countries (from 2025-08-29). Check current CBP guidance before quoting.
HTS classification drives the duty
Duty starts from your HTS code, country of origin, customs value, and entry method — not the product name. Section 301 and IEEPA tariffs may stack on top.
Clearing customs is not permission to sell
Children's products (CPSC/CPC), food, supplements, and cosmetics (FDA/MoCRA), and electronics (FCC/battery) have compliance rules that 1688 listing claims do not satisfy.
For sourcing planning only. Duties, tariffs, HTS classification, origin rules, and entry method can change the final amount — confirm current treatment with CBP or a licensed customs broker before paying a supplier.
Cost components (example)
A cheap 1688 price is not your US landed cost
An illustrative per-unit stack to a US destination. Your real numbers depend on HTS classification, origin, route, and current CBP treatment.
per unit, illustrative
Est. landed$4.00+ / unit
Duty is shown as 'varies' on purpose: after the 2025 de minimis changes it depends on HTS code, country of origin, and entry type. Confirm with CBP or a broker before quoting your customer.
Good fit for
Shopify / TikTok Shop sellers
AliExpress / CJ users moving to source
Small US sellers importing from China
Need evidence before paying
Want clear US 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 US sellers
The 1688 item price is often lower, but the real question is landed cost and risk after fees, freight, and US import treatment.
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 US 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 States 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
US sourcing questions before you pay
Are 1688 parcels under $800 still duty-free into the US?+
Don't assume that. US policy suspended duty-free de minimis for broad categories — for covered PRC/Hong Kong goods from 2025-05-02 (EO 14256) and for all countries from 2025-08-29 (EO 14324). Check current CBP guidance before quoting landed cost.
How do I estimate US duty on 1688 goods?+
Start from HTS classification, country of origin, customs value, and entry method, then check current CBP guidance. Section 301 and IEEPA tariffs may apply on top. We surface the questions; a broker confirms the rate.
Can I sell 1688 products on Shopify or TikTok Shop in the US?+
Often yes, but compare landed cost and compliance risk, not just item price. Children's products, electronics, cosmetics, and food/supplements have CPSC/FCC/FDA rules that 1688 listings do not satisfy.
Is DDP safer for a US small seller?+
DDP can simplify the buyer experience, but it does not remove product-compliance or incorrect-declaration risk. Confirm what a DDP quote actually covers.
Start with one product link
Get a written pre-payment decision in 24–48 hours.