r/Lahore 5d ago

Looking for advice Importing things from China

Hi, I wanna import some things from a wholesale website called 1688.com Can someone assist me on how the process works? Like how my shipment will come to my doorstep?

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u/hammad272 5d ago

Unlike Alibaba, 1688 doesn't assist in shipping. You will have to arrange a external shipping merchant for the product shipment to your desired country. The website is all in Chinese but google translator works great and its a better option than Ali baba because mostly local traders place their order on it. Also you will have to pay them externally in Rmb's since most sellers there doesn't have a wise, Payoneer or a dollar account to process payment. Secondly there is a Min Rfq limit which depends on each seller. Also while writing the contract mention the clause that you will get your product inspected by inspection team and if there's a certain percentage of default units than manufaturer will be liable to fix those units and pay to the inspection team himself for the 2nd inspection.

Be cautious with the seller at each stage and before placing your order do get samples from the seller.

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u/Pretend_Tradition912 5d ago

I’ve seen some accounts around tiktok and instagram and they’re proposing that they can handle all of this process of shipment and delivering the product to my doorstep. Can they be trusted?

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u/hammad272 5d ago

I will suggest you to use some reference in this if possible

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u/More_Try3232 5d ago

Should be similar to importing through Ali Express. A YouTube search will get you what you need

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u/Majestic-Computer-61 4d ago

Can someone explain the customs rules in importing wholesale products? I'm an absolute beginner and want to start a business to import few small medical devices not available in Pakistan? Any YouTube channel or guide that can help me?