1688 OverseasSWITZERLAND

INDIVIDUALS & BUSINESSES

Your project. The right package.

Choose a starting point. You will receive a personalised quote with clearly itemised costs.

Packages for individuals

Buy for me

For items you have already found on 1688.

What to send us
Product link, screenshot or description, preferred variant, quantity and Swiss postcode.
What you receive
A quote with the checked variant, product price, purchasing service and known costs in China. You decide whether we place the order.

Services to agree on

  • Check the item, variant and price
  • Coordinate the order and payment after approval
  • Agree receipt and onward shipping

Consolidate and ship parcels

For orders already placed or coming from several suppliers.

What to send us
Type of goods, expected number of parcels, available tracking references and Swiss postcode.
What you receive
Instructions for receiving and identifying each parcel. We quote onward shipping once the packed shipment is measured and weighed.

Services to agree on

  • Receive and identify parcels in China
  • Agree consolidation and packaging
  • Measure the packed shipment and quote for transport

Arrange shipping and customs

For goods ready to be shipped to Switzerland.

What to send us
Description of the goods, collection point, Swiss postcode and any known weights or outer dimensions.
What you receive
A transport and delivery proposal that explains included costs, the documents needed and who handles each import step.

Services to agree on

  • Discuss suitable transport options
  • Clarify import documents and possible additional costs
  • Coordinate delivery and help with discrepancies

Packages for businesses

Find suppliers and purchase

For samples and larger orders, whether or not you already have suppliers.

What to send us
Your item list with quantities and known suppliers, or the intended use, key specifications and approximate quantity.
What you receive
A quote based on your list, or a brief for comparing supplier offers and arranging samples. You approve the purchase once the terms are clear.

Services to agree on

  • Agree specifications, quantities and dates
  • Coordinate comparable offers and samples
  • Carry out purchasing and supplier payment after approval

Inspect and prepare

For goods already sourced that need checking or preparation for delivery.

What to send us
Type and quantity of goods, current location and the checks or packing work you need.
What you receive
An agreed inspection scope, findings linked to the relevant goods and any agreed photos. You decide which goods can ship.

Services to agree on

  • Define the checks, quantities and sample size
  • Document agreed inspections
  • Agree labelling, packaging and release

Consolidate and deliver

For multiple suppliers and coordinated transport to your Swiss destination.

What to send us
Supplier or package references, type of goods, Swiss delivery point and any known weights and dimensions.
What you receive
A plan for bringing the goods together and a freight proposal with the delivery point, required documents and any destination charges still to confirm.

Services to agree on

  • Reconcile incoming goods and shipment details
  • Prepare freight options and import documents
  • Define the delivery scope and handover at destination

INDIVIDUALS & BUSINESSES

What is in your quote?

Each item shows whether it is included and whether the amount is confirmed, estimated or still to be determined. We carry out the agreed steps only after your approval.

Scope

Each line shows whether the service is included, optional or outside the proposed scope.

Amount status

The quote distinguishes confirmed amounts, estimates and costs that still need to be calculated.

Approval

The quote records whether you have authorised the work. A confirmed amount can still be awaiting your approval.

Goods

The supplier's price for the confirmed quantity and variant, with sample costs shown separately where applicable.

Purchasing and payment

The scope of assistance and payment terms depend on the specific order.

Transport within China

The cost of moving goods from the supplier to the agreed receiving point, where needed.

Warehouse work and inspections

Agreed checks, consolidation, labels, materials and additional packaging are listed separately.

International freight and delivery

The quote takes account of the route, final packed dimensions, chargeable weight and destination.

Import and customs clearance

Import VAT, any duties and customs clearance fees are separated from freight. The quote identifies amounts and responsibilities still to be confirmed.

How to read a quote

Illustrative example. These items and statuses show how a quote can be structured.

  • Purchase of goods

    Scope
    Included
    Amount status
    Confirmed
    Approval
    Authorised
  • International freight

    Scope
    Planned
    Amount status
    After final measurements
    Approval
    To approve
  • Extra protective packaging

    Scope
    Optional
    Amount status
    Confirmed
    Approval
    Awaiting approval

Ready to buy from China?

Send us a product link, purchasing list or details of your shipment.

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