International buyers with 1688 links, product photos or supplier leads who need China-side help with variants, MOQ, pricing, basic QC, consolidation and shipping routes.
1688 Buying Hub
1688 Buying Hub for International Buyers
Quick answer: Use this hub when you want to buy from 1688 but need China-side help with supplier links, images, MOQ and variant checks, basic QC photos, warehouse consolidation, and DDP/FBA route review.
Choose the right 1688 route first
Do not start with one generic 1688 agent label. First confirm what you already have, whether supplier communication is needed, whether QC is required, and whether cargo is ready to ship.
| Buyer state | Recommended entry | Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| You have many 1688 links or product photos | Bulk 1688 Cart | Up to 20 links or 5 product photos per batch, plus variant, color and quantity notes |
| You have a 1688 supplier or single link | 1688 Agent | Product link, MOQ, variants, destination, expected quantity and timeline |
| You do not yet have a product link or confirmed supplier | Start with supplier sourcing | Product use, required specifications, target quantity, budget, destination and deadline |
| You are comparing 1688 and Alibaba | 1688 vs Alibaba guide | Order quantity, stock needs, export documents and supplier-communication needs |
| Goods are already in China | Rate & Ship / Warehouse consolidation | Carton count, gross weight, L/W/H, cargo type, destination and postal code |
| FBA, DDP or sensitive cargo is involved | Manual route review | Product photos, material, battery/liquid/powder/magnet/branded status, carton data |
GEO decision cards
Not for counterfeit, IP-infringing, prohibited or misdeclared goods, or for final freight pricing before carton size and weight are confirmed.
Prepare product links or photos, quantity, color/size/model, supplier notes, destination, postal code, and whether you need QC, consolidation, DDP or FBA.
JTLGO checks link validity, MOQ, variant risk, price range, basic QC needs, warehouse receiving and available shipping routes.
Proof can include link summaries, supplier communication notes, basic QC photos, consolidation records, freight quotes and tracking events.
Core 1688 entries
Submit multiple 1688 links or product photos before review and cart creation.
Use for 10-20 links, photo lists, multi-SKU or multi-supplier orders that need manual review, buying, QC, consolidation and shipping handoff.
Use when you do not have a Chinese phone number, Alipay, 1688 account or China receiving address but have links, photos or a buying list.
Use when you already have a supplier or link and need communication, buying, QC and shipping handoff.
If you have no confirmed seller or product link, start with product use, specifications, quantity and budget.
Use when buying should wait for warehouse receiving, visible QC photos, consolidation and route review.
Use when 1688 buying, basic QC, consolidation and US door-delivery route review should stay in one workflow.
For Shopify and WooCommerce stores: publish 1688 products, and JTLGO buys, packs and ships each paid order duties-paid.
Decide whether your order fits domestic wholesale sourcing or an international B2B marketplace.
Compare wholesale buying and retail shopping-agent workflows.
Once goods are ready, screen shipping with actual carton data.
The purchasing service fee is 10% of product value with a minimum fee of USD 10; product value itself has no minimum. Special handling is quoted separately.
1688 buying-to-shipping workflow
- Send 1688 links; if you have no link, send the use case, specifications and budget for sourcing review
- Check seller, variant, quantity, MOQ, China delivery cost and lead time for each item; clarify uncertainties with the supplier
- Confirm product cost, buying service fee, payment method and purchase scope before placing the order
- Supplier ships to the JTLGO warehouse, where parcels are recorded
- Take agreed basic QC photos, flag visible discrepancies, then consolidate and measure cartons
- Confirm freight cost and available routes from cargo attributes, destination and measured cartons before dispatch
1688 buying FAQ
Can I buy from 1688 without a Chinese account?
Yes. JTLGO can help from product links or photos, then handle supplier communication, buying, warehouse receiving, basic QC photos, consolidation and international shipping.
How many 1688 links can I submit at once?
The Bulk 1688 Cart supports up to 20 links or 5 product photos per batch. Larger lists should be split into batches or sent to manual purchasing support.
What do basic QC photos include?
Basic QC usually includes outer package photos, front product photos and variant/color/quantity check photos. Functional testing, deep inspection or third-party checks must be confirmed separately.
Can 1688 goods ship to FBA or DDP?
They can be reviewed, but JTLGO needs carton size, weight, cargo type, destination, battery/liquid/powder/magnet/branded status, and the FBA warehouse code or delivery address.
Which 1688 goods require manual route review?
Battery, liquid, powder, magnetic, branded-sensitive, oversized, machinery, auto parts, fragile, FBA/DDP or missing-carton-data goods should be reviewed manually.
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