Clarify product version, order purpose and buyer requirements.
Service
1688 Sourcing Agent in China
UYiwu supports B2B buyers sourcing and purchasing through 1688 when the platform is the selected China-side channel.
Service scope
What this service helps you control
Compare suppliers by price, MOQ, communication and production fit.
Coordinate samples, verification, production follow-up and QC when needed.
Connect sourcing work with consolidation, export preparation and shipment support.
Buyer problem
Why this service needs control
A 1688 listing does not guarantee that the displayed price, specification, stock status or MOQ applies to the buyer's real order.
!Seller identity, product version, packaging, customization, domestic delivery and lead time may need confirmation before ordering.
!Ratings, listing photos and platform history do not replace product or supplier checks where commercial risk requires them.
!International buyers may need China-side receiving, QC and consolidation after purchasing from one or several 1688 sellers.
Process
How we handle the work in China
1
Send the 1688 product link, product reference or sourcing requirement, quantity and key
Send the 1688 product link, product reference or sourcing requirement, quantity and key specifications.
2
We clarify the product version
We clarify the product version, seller information, MOQ, price, stock or production status and China domestic delivery terms.
3
When useful, we compare more than one 1688 option or determine whether another sourcing
When useful, we compare more than one 1688 option or determine whether another sourcing channel is a better fit.
4
The agreed order details are confirmed before the purchasing step
The agreed order details are confirmed before the purchasing step.
5
Goods can be received at the agreed China-side location and checked according to the
Goods can be received at the agreed China-side location and checked according to the selected QC scope.
6
Orders from multiple sellers can be consolidated before shipment preparation
Orders from multiple sellers can be consolidated before shipment preparation.
Deliverables
What the buyer receives
- ✓Clarified product, seller and order information for the selected 1688 route.
- ✓China-side seller communication and order coordination within the agreed scope.
- ✓Receiving and QC coordination when included.
- ✓Multi-seller consolidation and shipment-preparation coordination when included.
- ✓Clear unresolved risks or decisions before the next commercial step.
Limits and trust
What we control and what must be checked
1688 is a sourcing platform, not a guarantee of seller reliability, product quality or final order terms.
iUYiwu does not act as a bank, escrow service or payment institution.
iAny China-side payment arrangement requires separate agreement and does not remove product or seller risk.
iQC depth must be agreed separately; warehouse receiving alone is not a detailed product inspection.
iService scope and commercial terms are confirmed after review and are not represented by a fixed public percentage fee.
Service fit
1688 Sourcing Agent or Product Sourcing in China?
Use Product Sourcing when the best sourcing channel is still unknown. Use 1688 Sourcing Agent when 1688 is already the selected or likely purchasing channel.
Broader purchasing
Need purchasing coordination beyond 1688?
China Purchasing Agent is the broader commercial route when a project spans factories, markets, existing suppliers or several purchasing channels rather than 1688 alone.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need to already have a 1688 link?
No. If the product is not yet identified, Product Sourcing may be the better starting route. If 1688 becomes the selected channel, the project can continue through this service.
Can you receive products from several 1688 sellers?
Yes. Receiving and multi-seller consolidation can be included when agreed in the project scope.
Does a good 1688 rating guarantee the supplier?
No. Platform information is useful evidence but does not eliminate supplier, product, quality or commercial risk.
How are service fees determined?
Commercial terms are confirmed after the specific 1688 project and required China-side work are reviewed.