What does it cost?
That depends on the project. So you still know where you stand beforehand, we show you here how we charge. You'll get the exact quote after the initial call.
1688 Buying & Sourcing
5–8 % + handling
- ✓Minimum fee per order
- ✓Shipping charged separately
- ✓Good for getting started
Managed Procurement
Retainer + 1–4 %
- ✓€1,000–5,000 per month
- ✓plus a percentage of purchase volume
- ✓Ideal for growing brands
QC Center Zhejiang
Fixed price + handling
- ✓Per inspection, day or AQL level
- ✓plus storage and handling
- ✓For your own suppliers
Delivered EU / Trading
All-in + margin
- ✓Goods arrive duty-paid
- ✓Invoice from the EU
- ✓Only for vetted product groups
Every item is listed separately in the quote: sourcing, purchasing, inspection, warehousing, shipping and compliance. So you can see exactly what you're paying for.
Compliance package per SKUBasic · Standard · Extended + unit price for labelling and repackingCompliance & Labeling →Frequently asked questions
How quickly will I get a quote?
Usually within two working days of the initial call or your enquiry.
When is Managed Procurement worth it?
When you regularly reorder several products. That's typically brands buying €100,000 to €2M a year.
Do you handle customs too?
Yes. The goods are cleared through our EU partner company, as long as the product falls into a vetted category.
How do payments in China work?
We order and pay in RMB on your behalf. Every payment is documented in your project.
Prefer a concrete quote?
In a free initial call, we'll work out together what you need. 30 minutes, no obligation.