Clear Pricing for China Fulfillment Services
1688Fulfillment aims to keep pricing simple and transparent.
For orders using our sourcing, purchasing coordination or fulfillment support, our standard service fee is calculated as:
8% of the total product value
This service fee is calculated based on the value of the goods themselves and is separate from international shipping, special handling, optional services and other third-party costs unless otherwise confirmed.
You know the service fee before your order proceeds.
Standard Service Fee
8% of Total Product Value
Our standard service fee is:
8% × Total Product Value
For example:
Example 1
Product value:
USD 500
Service fee:
USD 500 × 8% = USD 40
Total before shipping or other applicable charges:
USD 540
Example 2
Product value:
USD 1,000
Service fee:
USD 1,000 × 8% = USD 80
Total before shipping or other applicable charges:
USD 1,080
Example 3
Product value:
USD 3,000
Service fee:
USD 3,000 × 8% = USD 240
Total before shipping or other applicable charges:
USD 3,240
What Is Included in the 8% Service Fee?
Depending on the confirmed service arrangement, the 8% service fee may cover the general coordination and fulfillment support required to manage your order in China.
This may include:
Order Coordination
We help organize the information required for your order and warehouse process.
Supplier Communication Support
Where applicable, we assist with basic communication related to order processing, warehouse delivery and fulfillment arrangements.
China Warehouse Receiving Coordination
We provide the applicable warehouse receiving information and help coordinate supplier deliveries to the warehouse.
Parcel Management
Goods received from suppliers are matched with your customer or order information where possible.
Fulfillment Coordination
We help coordinate the warehouse process from receiving through packing and shipping preparation.
Customer Support
Our team remains available to assist with order, warehouse, packing and shipping-related questions.
The exact services included may depend on the type of order and the service arrangement confirmed with the customer.
Product Value Used for the 8% Calculation
The service fee is calculated using the total value of the goods purchased.
For example, if you purchase:
- Supplier A: USD 300
- Supplier B: USD 450
- Supplier C: USD 250
The total product value is:
USD 1,000
The service fee is therefore:
USD 1,000 × 8% = USD 80
The number of suppliers does not by itself change the 8% percentage.
What Is Not Included in the 8% Service Fee?
Certain costs are separate because they depend on the shipment, product type, destination or customer requirements.
These may include the following.
Product Cost
The actual purchase price of the goods is paid separately from our service fee.
International Shipping
Air freight, sea freight, land freight and other international transportation charges are quoted separately.
Shipping rates depend on factors such as:
- Destination
- Actual weight
- Volumetric weight
- Cargo type
- Number of cartons
- Shipping method
- Route
- Customs requirements
Domestic Shipping in China
Supplier-to-warehouse or warehouse-to-supplier domestic courier charges may apply where they are not already paid by the supplier.
Return Shipping
If goods need to be returned to a supplier, domestic return courier costs may apply.
Responsibility for these costs may depend on the supplier’s return policy and the specific situation.
Special Inspection
Standard or basic warehouse checks may differ from more detailed inspection requirements.
Additional fees may apply for:
- Detailed inspection
- Complex quantity checking
- Specialized verification
- Repeated inspection
- Additional photo or video requirements
- Technical or third-party inspection
Special Packaging
Additional packaging costs may apply where special materials are required.
Examples may include:
- Wooden crates
- Reinforced cartons
- Extra protective foam
- Waterproof packaging
- Fragile-item protection
- Pallets
- Custom packaging
Long-Term Storage
Standard warehouse storage arrangements are confirmed according to the order.
Additional charges may apply where goods remain in storage beyond the confirmed storage period.
Special-Handling Cargo
Additional handling or shipping charges may apply to products such as:
- Batteries
- Liquids
- Powders
- Chemicals
- Fragile goods
- Oversized cargo
- Heavy cargo
- High-value goods
- Restricted or regulated products
Special cargo must be confirmed before suppliers ship to our warehouse.
China Warehouse Receiving
Goods from different Chinese suppliers can be sent to our warehouse after the correct receiving information has been confirmed.
We can receive parcels from sources including:
- 1688 sellers
- Alibaba suppliers
- Chinese factories
- Taobao or Tmall sellers
- Domestic wholesalers
- Other Chinese suppliers
Where additional warehouse work is required beyond the confirmed service arrangement, additional charges may apply.
Multi-Supplier Consolidation
Customers may send goods from multiple suppliers to one China warehouse.
Once the required parcels have arrived, goods can be consolidated into fewer shipments where appropriate.
Consolidation can help simplify international transportation and reduce unnecessary separate parcels.
Any additional labor, packaging material or special handling requirements will be confirmed where applicable.
Repacking and Packaging Optimization
Supplier parcels often contain unnecessary outer packaging, courier bags or oversized cartons.
Where appropriate, we can remove unnecessary packaging and repack goods more efficiently before international shipping.
The objective is to reduce avoidable volume and improve shipment efficiency.
However:
We do not guarantee a specific percentage reduction in weight, volume or international shipping cost.
Actual savings depend on the goods, original supplier packaging and final packing requirements.
Inspection & Verification Fees
Basic inspection services can be arranged according to the customer’s requirements.
The scope may include:
- Quantity check
- Product appearance
- Model
- Color
- Packaging condition
- Label verification
- Basic order comparison
If the customer requires a more detailed or specialized inspection, additional charges may apply.
Professional laboratory testing, certification, engineering inspection or regulatory testing is not included unless separately arranged.
Photo & Video Services
Photos or videos can be provided where included in the confirmed service arrangement.
They may be used for:
- Product verification
- Quantity confirmation
- Packaging review
- Visible defect documentation
- Return or exchange evidence
- Final packing confirmation
Extensive, repeated or customized photo/video requirements may be quoted separately.
Returns & Exchanges
If a problem is identified while goods are still in China, we may assist with returns, exchanges or replacements.
Potential additional costs may include:
- Domestic return shipping
- Repacking
- Additional warehouse handling
- Replacement inspection
- Additional photos or videos
- Storage
Supplier refunds, replacements and compensation remain subject to the supplier’s own policies and agreement.
International Shipping Fees
International shipping is quoted separately from the 8% service fee.
Available methods may include:
Air Freight
Suitable for smaller shipments or orders with higher delivery-time requirements.
Sea Freight
Suitable for heavier, larger or higher-volume shipments where longer transit times are acceptable.
Land Freight
Available for selected destinations and routes.
Door-to-Door DDP
For eligible cargo and destinations, we may provide door-to-door DDP shipping according to the confirmed quotation.
How International Shipping Is Calculated
Depending on the transportation method, freight charges may be calculated using factors such as:
- Actual weight
- Volumetric weight
- Carton dimensions
- Shipment volume
- Product category
- Destination
- Shipping route
For certain shipping methods, the chargeable weight may be the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight.
The applicable calculation method will be confirmed with the shipping quotation.
DDP Charges
Where DDP service is confirmed, the quotation may include agreed elements such as:
- International transportation
- Customs clearance
- Applicable duties and taxes
- Final-mile delivery
However, only the items specifically included in the confirmed quotation are included in the DDP price.
DDP terms depend on the destination, cargo type, shipment size and applicable customs requirements.
Duties and Taxes
Duties and taxes are not automatically included in every shipment.
They are included only where specifically confirmed under an applicable DDP quotation.
For non-DDP shipments, the recipient may be responsible for import duties, taxes, customs charges or other destination-country fees.
Shipping Insurance
Cargo insurance is not automatically included unless specifically confirmed.
Where insurance is available, pricing may depend on:
- Cargo value
- Product type
- Shipping method
- Destination
- Insurance conditions
Customers who require insurance should request it before shipment.
Currency and Exchange Rates
Orders may involve payments in different currencies.
Where currency conversion is required, the applicable exchange rate may depend on the payment date, payment method and actual settlement conditions.
Any currency conversion terms will be confirmed where relevant.
Changes to Product Value
If the final product value changes after the original quotation, the 8% service fee may be recalculated.
For example:
Original product value:
USD 2,000
Original service fee:
USD 160
If the customer later adds another USD 500 of goods:
New total product value:
USD 2,500
Updated service fee:
USD 200
The service fee is based on the final applicable product value.
Multiple Suppliers
You can purchase from multiple suppliers without needing a separate percentage rate for each supplier.
For example:
Supplier A: USD 400
Supplier B: USD 600
Supplier C: USD 1,000
Total product value:
USD 2,000
Service fee:
USD 2,000 × 8% = USD 160
This makes it easier to manage larger multi-supplier orders through one fulfillment process.
Payment Process
Depending on the service arrangement, the general payment process may include:
Step 1 — Confirm Your Requirements
Tell us:
- What you are purchasing
- Number of suppliers
- Approximate product value
- Required warehouse services
- Destination country
Step 2 — Receive the Service Arrangement
We confirm the applicable service fee and any known additional costs.
Step 3 — Goods Enter the Fulfillment Process
Suppliers send the goods to the confirmed China warehouse according to the receiving instructions.
Step 4 — Warehouse Services Are Completed
Depending on your requirements, this may include:
- Receiving
- Inspection
- Photos
- Consolidation
- Repacking
- Final packing
Step 5 — Shipping Quote Is Confirmed
Once the final shipment information is available, we can confirm the applicable international shipping cost.
Step 6 — Payment
Applicable service and shipping charges must be paid according to the confirmed invoice or payment arrangement.
Step 7 — Dispatch
Once payment and shipping details are confirmed, the goods can be released for international transportation.
Example: Complete Order
Here is a simple example.
Product Value
USD 1,500
Service Fee
8% × USD 1,500
= USD 120
International Shipping
Quoted separately based on the final packed shipment.
Optional or Additional Charges
Only where applicable, such as:
- Special packaging
- Long-term storage
- Return shipping
- Specialized inspection
- Special cargo handling
- Insurance
This means the customer can clearly separate:
Product Cost + 8% Service Fee + Applicable Additional Services + International Shipping
No Automatic Hidden Percentage Charges
Our standard service fee is clearly stated as:
8% of the total product value
We do not add another undisclosed percentage simply because goods come from multiple suppliers.
However, actual third-party costs or separately requested services may still apply.
These will be communicated where applicable.
Why Use One Fulfillment Partner?
Using one China-side fulfillment team can help simplify the purchasing and shipping process.
Instead of coordinating separately with multiple suppliers, warehouses and shipping providers, you can manage the main fulfillment process through one team.
This may include:
Supplier Orders
↓
China Warehouse
↓
Inspection
↓
Problem Handling
↓
Consolidation
↓
Repacking
↓
International Shipping
↓
Final Delivery
You buy from China. We handle what happens next.
Request a Quote
Every shipment is different.
To receive a more accurate estimate, please provide:
- Product links or product descriptions
- Product value
- Quantity
- Number of suppliers
- Estimated weight if available
- Estimated dimensions if available
- Destination country
- Required warehouse services
- Preferred shipping method if known
Our team can then review the order and provide the applicable service and shipping information.
Important Pricing Notice
Prices, freight rates and third-party charges may change due to factors outside our control.
These may include:
- Carrier pricing
- Fuel costs
- Currency changes
- Route availability
- Customs requirements
- Product classification
- Seasonal demand
- Shipment weight or dimensions
A previous quotation does not automatically apply to a future shipment.
The final applicable price is the price confirmed for the relevant order.
Related Policies
This Pricing & Service Fees page should be read together with our:
Terms of Use
Service Terms
Warehouse Terms & Storage Policy
Returns & Refund Assistance Policy
Prohibited & Restricted Items Policy
Shipping Terms
DDP Shipping Terms
Specific quotations and written service arrangements may contain additional terms applicable to a particular order.
Contact Us
For service pricing, warehouse arrangements or international shipping quotations, please contact:
1688Fulfillment
Primary WhatsApp:
+44 7732 448253
Backup WhatsApp:
+44 7592 394038
Backup WhatsApp:
+44 7591 010529
Email:
crownwatchhub@gmail.com
Website:
1688fulfillment.com
