1688 (1688) to United States: a forwarding guide
1688 is Alibaba’s wholesale marketplace. Prices are factory-level, but many listings have minimum order quantities and domestic freight is charged separately.
Forwarding Warehouse Address Checker
Paste the warehouse address you are about to save on Pinduoduo, 1688, Xianyu, Taobao or JD. We check the identification code, phone number and region, then give you a pre-advice checklist.
No warehouse address yet? Register in the forwarder’s app first — it generates your personal code and address.
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Pre-advice checklist
- Ask the supplier to ship by a courier that delivers to the warehouse (not freight/logistics pickup).
- Copy the tracking number from the 1688 order and pre-advise it with item names.
- For multiple suppliers, pre-advise every parcel before consolidating.
Step by step
- Register in your forwarding app and copy your personal China warehouse address and identification code.
- In 1688, add the warehouse as a new delivery address and put the code in the recipient name.
- Ask the supplier to ship by a courier that delivers to the warehouse (not freight/logistics pickup).
- Copy the tracking number from the 1688 order and pre-advise it with item names.
- For multiple suppliers, pre-advise every parcel before consolidating.
- When the parcels arrive, consolidate them into one shipment to United States — aim for at least 1 kg.
- Pick a line, declare the real contents and value, and pay the international shipping.
1688 quirks
- Check the minimum order quantity (起批量) before adding to cart.
- Ask the supplier to use an express courier (快递) rather than freight logistics (物流), which may not deliver to the warehouse door.
- Domestic shipping is quoted per supplier — combine items from one supplier where you can.
Estimated cost to United States
| 2 kg | ¥60–¥95 · US$8.98–US$14.21 · Economy sea |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ¥60–¥95 · US$8.98–US$14.21 · Economy sea |
Editorial estimate, checked 2026-11-13. Full United States rate table
United States: rules to know before you buy
No de minimis: duty-free treatment for low-value parcels was suspended for all countries from 2025-08-29. Duties depend on the product's HTS code and current tariffs on Chinese-origin goods.
- Duty-free de minimis entry was suspended for all countries on 2025-08-29 — expect duties on every parcel unless you use a duties-prepaid (tax-included) line.
- Meat, egg and many dairy products are refused by USDA/CBP; seasonings containing meat extract are commonly seized.
- Declare a truthful item description and value; vague names like “gift” delay clearance.
Never send to the warehouse
power bank, sunscreen spray, perfume, beef jerky, fresh fruit, seeds — check any item.
Source: U.S. CBP — Executive Order 14324 de minimis suspension (Federal Register 2025-16802) · checked 2026-11-13
FAQ
Can I use a forwarder for 1688 orders to United States?
Yes. Ship each 1688 order to your forwarder’s China warehouse with your identification code, then consolidate and send one parcel to United States. Check the minimum order quantity (起批量) before adding to cart.
How much does a 2 kg parcel from 1688 to United States cost?
Our editorial estimate for 2 kg is ¥60–¥95 (US$8.98–US$14.21) by Economy sea; 5 kg is about ¥60–¥95. Confirm in your forwarder’s app.
What tax applies in United States?
No de minimis: duty-free treatment for low-value parcels was suspended for all countries from 2025-08-29. Duties depend on the product's HTS code and current tariffs on Chinese-origin goods.