Why Inspect Products Before International Shipping from China?
Product inspection before international shipping is an important step for overseas buyers purchasing from China. Before spending money on international freight, you need to know whether the products received at your China warehouse match your order and are in acceptable visible condition. Many buyers assume that once a Chinese supplier ships an order, the goods […]
Original Supplier Packaging vs Repacking: A 1688 Buyer’s Guide
When buying products from 1688 suppliers, international buyers need to decide whether to keep the original supplier packaging or authorize a warehouse to repack their orders before shipping. The right decision depends on more than the appearance of a carton. Original packaging may contain product labels, SKU information, accessories, or protective materials that buyers need […]
How to Reduce Shipping Volume Through Repacking
You can reduce shipping volume through repacking by removing unnecessary outer cartons, using better-fitting boxes, combining compatible products, and reducing wasted space inside packages. These changes can lower volumetric weight and may reduce international shipping costs when the goods are charged partly or entirely by the space they occupy. This is especially useful when buying […]
1688 Purchasing Service Fees Explained: Is an 8% Agent Fee Worth Paying?
1688 purchasing service fees are worth paying when an agent handles purchasing work you cannot complete yourself, such as paying Chinese suppliers in RMB or coordinating orders. If you can already place and pay for your own 1688 orders, you may not need an agent at all. At 1688DDP, assisted purchasing costs 8% of the […]
What Is a China Warehouse for International Buyers?
A China warehouse for international buyers is a facility in China that receives goods from Chinese suppliers, checks incoming parcels, stores products temporarily, and prepares orders for international shipping. It gives overseas buyers a local receiving address and more control over their goods before the products leave China. You can use a China warehouse even […]