Learn how to ship 1688 orders to the USA, consolidate suppliers, compare freight options, estimate costs, and prepare the details needed for a quote.
Calculate landed cost per sellable unit, avoid double-counting DDP charges, and test the margin left after fulfillment, fees and ads.
Check what a DDP shipping quote from China includes, who handles U.S. imports, and which extra charges to clarify before you pay. Includes a quote checklist.
Plan your first China sourcing trip: choose a route, prepare supplier meetings, verify factories, compare quotes, and move from samples to a trial order.
See the 2026 U.S. UPS holiday schedule, including closed dates, UPS Store hours, USPS-linked delays, and limited year-end service.
ARO means After Receipt of Order. Learn what 2 weeks or 30 days ARO means, when the clock starts, and what buyers should confirm before shipping.
See current 2026 USPS Flat Rate box prices, dimensions, weight limits, free-box rules, and when Flat Rate beats Ground Advantage or Priority Mail.
Learn what fulfilled means in everyday English and on an order, plus how it differs from shipped, in transit, partially fulfilled, and delivered.
Schedule a UPS pickup, compare current 2026 U.S. fees, choose one-time or recurring service, and fix missed pickup or prepaid-label problems.
