Verify your China supplier before you import
Start from a product image, keyword, or link. Supplymo finds matching suppliers, checks the risk, and estimates the landed cost in writing — before you pay or import.
Why verify first
What goes wrong when you import without a check
The wrong supplier
Paying an unverified seller, then finding the listing, MOQ, or quality was not what you thought.
Hidden landed cost
A low unit price that loses its margin to MOQ, China shipping, prep, freight, and duty.
Compliance surprises
Restricted categories, IP risk, or import rules that block goods after the money is gone.
Sourcing workflow
From a product idea to an importable order
A practical path that starts with whatever clue you already have — no verified supplier required.
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Start from a clue
Share a product image, keyword, or a link from AliExpress, Amazon, Shopify, or 1688 — whatever you already have.
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Find matching suppliers
Source match and image search surface real 1688 listings that match your product, with how-close-the-match notes.
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Verify before committing
Review supplier risk signals and screen restricted categories before any money is committed.
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Cost it out
Estimate landed cost — product, China shipping, fees, freight, HS-based duty — so you decide on the delivered price, not the unit price.
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Sample, then order
Order a sample when risk or MOQ is high. Approve a quote, and Supplymo orders, receives, and confirms with photos.
Import readiness
Know the cost and the rules before goods move
Pricing
Pay for the decision, then the work
Free
Product check
Submit a link, get a feasibility answer first.
$29
Full written report
Match, cost stack, risk flags, next action — PDF.
3%
Assisted 1688 order
Of order value, min $59. We order, receive, verify.
Quote
Prep & shipping
Labeling, repack, consolidation, international.
Good fit for
- Sellers importing from China who do not yet have a verified supplier.
- Buyers who have a product idea, image, or competitor link but no China-side setup.
- Teams that want supplier verification and landed cost decided before importing.
Not ideal for
- Counterfeit, infringing, or restricted goods unsuitable for a lightweight sourcing workflow.
- Promised lowest prices, fixed duty/freight outcomes, or customs-clearance commitments.
- Large enterprise procurement needing contracts, credit terms, or open-ended factory hunting.
Supplier verification is a risk read, not a guarantee. Photo confirmation, not full QC. No customs/tax advice; duty, VAT/GST, and clearance remain the buyer's responsibility.
China sourcing FAQ
Common questions
What does a China sourcing agent do?
A China sourcing agent helps overseas buyers find products and suppliers in China, then handle purchasing, prep, and shipping. Supplymo focuses first on the decision — match, supplier risk, and landed cost in writing — before any payment.
Can you find a supplier if I only have a product image?
Yes. Source match and image search find real 1688 listings that match your image or keyword, so you can start without an existing supplier or link.
How do you verify a supplier before I pay?
Supplymo reviews real 1688 listing and shop signals to surface risk before you commit. It is a practical risk read, not a guarantee — a sample order is still the safest step for higher-stakes purchases.
Do you provide supplier or factory information?
Supplymo's role is the before-payment decision and assisted execution, not selling raw supplier contact lists. The written report covers match quality, cost, and risk so you can decide.
How much does sourcing cost with Supplymo?
The first product check is free. The full written report is $29. Assisted ordering is 3% of order value (minimum $59). Prep and international shipping are quoted on the actual goods.
Can I source independently after the check?
Yes. The free check and the $29 report are decision tools you can act on however you like. Assisted ordering is optional.
Do you handle import duty and taxes?
No. Destination duty, VAT/GST, and clearance are the buyer's responsibility. Supplymo helps estimate landed cost and find your HS code, but does not give customs advice or guarantee outcomes.
How long does sourcing from China take?
It varies by product, supplier response, sample rounds, prep, and shipping route. Treat any timeline as an estimate; the route and lead time are confirmed in the quote.
Can you prep goods for Amazon FBA?
Yes, when you provide the requirements and files. Supplymo can inspect, polybag, and apply FNSKU/SKU labels. Complex kitting or assembly is not a default first-stage service.
Is 1688 or Alibaba better for sourcing?
1688 is a domestic wholesale platform with lower unit prices but a Mandarin interface and China-side payment; Alibaba is built for international buyers. Supplymo can source from 1688 on your behalf and compare landed cost either way.
Source from China with evidence, not guesswork
Start from a product image, keyword, or link. Get a written decision on supplier risk and landed cost before you import — the first check is free.