Remove Chinese labels
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China-side prep before shipping
Labeling and prep readiness calculator
Estimate label removal, SKU or barcode labels, polybag, simple repack, photo evidence, and quote blockers before 1688 goods move to a customer, 3PL, FBA, or warehouse.
Estimate onlyFiles and photos matterManual review when risky
Prep Readiness Report
Before outbound shipping
SKU labels
Map ready, placement unclear
Polybag / repack
Simple scope, quoteable
Photo evidence
Receiving + label close-up
Manual review
Only if fragile or regulated
The outcome
What should happen before shipping?
Quote-ready
Simple scope, files ready, goods identifiable.
Needs files
SKU, barcode, FNSKU, or insert files missing.
Manual review
Fragile, regulated, strict platform, or repack risk.
Add context
Units, SKU count, cartons, or destination unclear.
Decision tool
Turn prep work into a quote-ready checklist
The useful output is not just a fee number. It surfaces label-file gaps, warehouse evidence, risk tags, next questions, and whether the work needs manual review before supplier payment.
What counts as prep
Simple work should be visible before the order moves
This page is for China-side receiving and visible prep tasks, not hidden factory QC or a platform approval promise.
SKU / barcode labels
SKU, barcode, FNSKU, or receiving labels when files and placement are clear.
Polybag / simple repack
Basic clean packaging, simple repack, or insert cards for small batches.
Photo evidence
Receiving, label close-up, carton, finished prep, and issue photos.
Route fit
Prep changes by where the goods go next
A Shopify test batch, TikTok Shop order, Amazon FBA shipment, 3PL handoff, or own-warehouse delivery can need different label files and evidence.
Evidence first
Use photos and file status before treating prep as quote-ready.
Shopify / TikTok test
SKU labels, supplier-label removal, polybag, and simple photo proof.
Amazon FBA / 3PL
FNSKU or barcode files, carton notes, receiving rules, and stricter review.
Own warehouse
Carton identity, SKU split, photo checklist, and outbound handoff notes.
Source switch from AliExpress
Check whether 1688 goods need prep before replacing the current source.
Service boundaries
Quote simple work clearly, review complex work early
Can quote directly
Visible labels, simple SKU or barcode work, polybag, insert cards, basic repack, and photos.
Needs review
Fragile items, liquids, batteries, strict platform categories, unclear files, or changed packaging.
Not in current scope
Long-term WMS storage, complex kitting, lab inspection, certification, legal compliance, or platform approval.
Quote readiness
What must be clear before prep can be quoted
Product link, units, SKU / variant list, carton count
Destination path: customer, 3PL, FBA, TikTok, Shopify, or own warehouse
Label files: SKU, barcode, FNSKU, carton labels, insert card, or file status
Photo checklist: receiving, label close-up, carton, damage, finished prep
Manual review signals: fragile, battery, liquid, strict platform, regulated, unclear packaging
Do not approve a supplier shipment just because basic prep looks cheap. Confirm arrived goods, SKU identity, label files, carton condition, platform rules, and photo evidence first.
FAQ
Labeling and prep calculator FAQ
Is the prep calculator a final quote?
No. It is a readiness estimate. Final prep cost depends on arrived goods, SKU count, label files, carton condition, platform rules, warehouse evidence, and manual review.
What prep work can Supplymo handle right now?
Supplymo currently focuses on basic label removal, SKU labels, barcode or FNSKU labels when files are ready, polybag, simple repack, insert cards, photo confirmation, counting, and shipping handoff notes.
What makes prep require manual review?
Manual review is needed for fragile goods, batteries, liquids, strict platform categories, regulated products, complex carton rules, unclear label files, complex kitting, or certification-sensitive products.
When does prep timing start?
Prep timing starts only after goods arrive, can be identified, and required label or packaging files are available. It should not be treated as a fixed delivery-time promise.
Can prep change landed cost?
Yes. Labeling, polybag, repack, carton handling, photos, and changed dimensions can affect China-side cost and shipping assumptions before the product is quote-ready.
What should I submit for a prep quote?
Submit the product link, units, SKU count, carton count, target platform, label file status, prep needs, photo requirements, destination, and any fragile or regulated goods signals.
Related pages
Use the route that matches your next prep decision
Next step
Submit product context before treating prep cost as quote-ready
Send the product, units, destination, sales channel, label files, and prep needs. Supplymo can turn the estimate into a written product check or quote review before supplier payment.
Prep belongs inside the shipping decision.
Labeling, repack, photo proof, carton count, and changed dimensions can affect landed cost, warehouse handoff, and whether the product should move at all.