Regarding the service fee for shopping agency on 1688 in China through the platform
The shipping fee from procurement in China to the quality inspection warehouse is borne by the platform. The platform provides 6 operational processes, including agency procurement, payment, signing for receipt, quality inspection, packing, and drop shipping, to ensure that the quantity and quality of the goods you purchase meet expectations. An agency service fee of 6% is charged for operational costs such as procurement costs, warehousing costs, and quality inspection personnel.
The goods are purchased at the factory price without any markup (compared to other platforms with a markup of 30% – 200%), saving you a significant amount of procurement costs.
For users with special requirements for quality inspection and quality inspection photography (users can choose to purchase value-added services according to their own needs. )
Total cost of the purchasing service = Product price + International shipping fee + Customs duty + Product purchasing service fee 4-6%
Cost of Goods = Commodity Price + Domestic Shipping Fees (Shipping fees from the seller to the 1688order Quality Inspection Warehouse)
International Shipping Fee: Calculated based on weight, shipping method, and destination (Learn More)
Customs Fees : The customs declaration fee for packages is generally > 8.00 yuan (subject to the shipping method).