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Pricing

Service fees, stated before work starts.

Fees depend on product value and scope. We confirm charges in writing before supplier work, inspections or shipping begin.

Prices are shown in Chinese Yuan (CNY) with USD reference amounts. The written quotation is the final price.

Service fees

What we charge for

Initial review

No charge

Send the product, quantity, specifications and destination. We review the request before any paid work begins.

Activation

¥500

Approx. US$77

Starts the supplier search. Credited toward the final service fee if the order proceeds.

Non-refundable once sourcing work has begun.

Service fee

Based on supplier purchase value and the commission tier below, subject to the minimum fee.

Commission tiers

Commission tiers by supplier purchase value
Purchase valueRateConditionApprox. USD
¥0 – ¥20,0008%Minimum ¥800US$0 – US$3,077
¥20,001 – ¥100,0006%US$3,077 – US$15,385
¥100,001 – ¥300,0005%US$15,385 – US$46,154
¥300,001+Custom, typically 3.5%–4.5%Quoted after scope reviewUS$46,154+

Large, repeat or complex orders may receive a custom rate after review.

Individual services

Supplier search

From ¥800

Approx. US$123

One product category, up to three supplier options.

Sample coordination

From ¥300

Approx. US$46

Coordination with up to three suppliers. Sample and courier costs are separate.

Supplier verification

From ¥500

Approx. US$77

Registration details, business information and product consistency. Priced per supplier.

Yiwu visit or product check

Half day

From ¥600

Approx. US$92

Full day

From ¥1,000

Approx. US$154

Scope confirmed before the visit.

Shipping coordination

5% of freight

Minimum ¥300 · Approx. US$46

Freight comparison and booking support when you already have a supplier.

Included

What the service fee covers

  • Product request review
  • Supplier search and quotations
  • Up to three supplier options per product or category
  • Basic supplier information review
  • Sample coordination where needed
  • Supplier communication and order follow-up
  • Agreed basic product checks
  • Warehouse receipt and consolidation coordination
  • Shipping option comparison

Not included

Separate costs

  • Goods purchased from suppliers
  • Samples, moulds and custom packaging
  • Warehouse, storage and domestic transport
  • Specialist inspection, testing or factory audits
  • Travel outside Yiwu
  • International freight and insurance
  • Import duties, taxes and destination delivery

Only applicable costs appear in the quotation for that order.

Payment

How payment works

  1. 01

    Request review

    No charge

    We review the request and confirm what is needed next.

  2. 02

    Activation

    ¥500

    Approx. US$77

    Starts the supplier search. Credited toward the final service fee.

  3. 03

    Order approval

    As quoted

    Supplier deposit or product amount, remaining service fee, and any agreed samples or packaging.

  4. 04

    Before release

    As quoted

    Remaining supplier balance, inspection, warehouse or consolidation costs where they apply.

  5. 05

    Before shipping

    As quoted

    Freight, insurance, documentation and any outstanding balance before cargo moves.

Example

Example: ¥30,000 product order

At 6%, the service fee is ¥1,800. The ¥500 activation payment is credited if sourcing already started.

Example: ¥30,000 product order calculation
ItemNoteCNYApprox. USD
Product purchase valueConfirmed supplier value¥30,000US$4,615
Service fee at 6%Tier 2¥1,800US$277
Activation already paidCredited¥500US$77
Remaining service fee¥1,800 − ¥500¥1,300US$200

FAQ

Pricing questions

Is there a minimum service fee?

Yes. The minimum sourcing service fee is ¥800.

Which currency do you use?

CNY is the base currency. USD amounts on this page are reference figures. The written quotation is binding.

Can I buy one service without full sourcing?

Yes. Supplier search, verification, visits, samples and shipping coordination are available separately.

Are freight and duties included?

No. Product cost, freight, insurance, duties and destination charges are quoted separately when they apply.

Need a fee for a specific order?

Send the product reference, quantity, specifications and destination.