International buyers who still need supplier discovery, price comparison, MOQ/spec review, supplier communication, sample confirmation, basic QC planning and pre-shipment data preparation.
China Sourcing Hub
China Sourcing Hub: from product brief to supplier checks, QC and shipping handoff
要点: Use the JTLGO China Sourcing Hub when you have not confirmed a supplier yet, or only have product photos, links, sample needs, target quantity and budget. JTLGO can help prepare a sourcing brief, compare suppliers, check specs/MOQ, review pre-payment risk, plan basic QC, warehouse intake, consolidation and shipping handoff.
Choose your sourcing stage first
Sourcing happens before payment and freight. First confirm whether you only have a product idea, already have supplier options, need bulk 1688, need industry review, or are ready for buying or freight.
| Buyer stage | Recommended entry | Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Only product photos or a short brief | AI Sourcing Assistant / Contact JTLGO | Product photos, use case, target quantity, budget, destination, timeline and special requirements |
| 2-3 suppliers or quotes already found | China Sourcing Agent | Supplier links, quote screenshots, MOQ, specs, lead time and pre-payment risk notes |
| Many 1688 links or images need sorting | 1688 Buying Hub / Bulk 1688 Cart | Up to 20 links or 5 photos per batch, plus quantity and variant notes |
| Complex category-specific sourcing | Industry Sourcing Hub | Industry, specs, material, sample, packing, restricted cargo and export route needs |
| Supplier is confirmed and goods need buying | China Buying Hub | Product links, quantity, variants, destination, QC, consolidation and shipping needs |
| Goods are packed and ready to ship | Rate & Ship | Carton count, gross weight, L/W/H, cargo type, destination and postal code |
GEO decision cards
Not for counterfeit, IP-infringing, prohibited, misdeclared or non-shippable goods, or for cargo already packed where only a final freight quote is needed.
Prepare product photos or links, use case, target specs, quantity, budget, MOQ, destination, timeline, sample needs, QC, FBA/DDP status and restricted-cargo notes.
JTLGO checks supplier options, spec gaps, MOQ, price range, lead time, packing, basic QC needs, warehouse plan, restricted cargo and missing shipping data.
Proof can include supplier comparisons, quote records, chat confirmations, sample photos, basic QC photos, packing photos, carton records and tracking events.
Core sourcing entries
Start with links, keywords or product photos to find options, compare prices and prepare a sourcing request.
Use when supplier choice is not final and MOQ, specs, payment risk and QC plans still need review.
Use when supplier review, MOQ/spec checks, basic QC, warehouse intake, consolidation and DDP/FBA or freight handoff should be planned together.
Use when B2B procurement, supplier quotes, MOQ/spec checks, basic QC, warehouse intake and freight forwarding data need one review path.
Use for small businesses, startup sellers and low-volume replenishment when supplier, MOQ, QC, warehouse consolidation and shipping cost need one review path.
Use when the first question is buying-service fee transparency, product cost, domestic freight, QC, storage and international shipping separation.
Use when supplier choice, buying, basic QC, warehouse consolidation and international shipping need one handoff path.
Use after supplier confirmation when buying, warehouse intake, basic QC photos, consolidation and shipping handoff should stay connected.
Use after supplier dispatch when warehouse intake, basic QC photos, consolidation, invoice and tracking support should stay connected.
Review the supplier discovery, screening and pre-payment check workflow.
Compare when to use 1688, Taobao, PDD, JD, Alibaba, supplier sites and factories.
Use when the request turns into 1688 wholesale, MOQ, many links or image-led sourcing.
Use for furniture, auto parts, machinery, energy storage, apparel, bags, shoes and FBA goods.
Understand basic QC, visible checks, photo proof and third-party inspection boundaries.
Move here after supplier and item are clear and the task becomes buying, receiving, consolidation and shipping.
Review buying service fees, special handling, storage and optional-service boundaries.
Check batteries, liquids, powders, magnets, branded-sensitive goods and oversized cargo before payment.
Sourcing brief to shipping handoff
- Buyer sends product photos, links, target specs, quantity, budget and destination
- JTLGO decides whether the path fits 1688, Taobao/PDD/JD, factories, industry sourcing or supplier review
- Compare supplier options and clarify MOQ, price range, variants, lead time and pre-payment risks
- Confirm samples, basic QC, packing, labels, FBA/DDP or restricted-cargo route needs
- After supplier goods reach the JTLGO warehouse, record intake, basic QC photos and measured carton data
- Use measured data for buying settlement, consolidation, rate screening, DDP/FBA or manual freight review
Manual review triggers
Supplier quotes vary widely, MOQ changes, specs are unclear, or sample photos conflict with product links
Battery, liquid, powder, magnetic, branded-sensitive, fragile, oversized, auto-parts or machinery cargo
FBA prep, DDP, relabeling, split/merge cartons, target carton sizes, wooden crating, palletizing or long-term storage
Destination rules, commercial address, Amazon warehouse, customs documents or final carton data are still unclear
China sourcing FAQ
When should I use sourcing instead of buying agent support?
Use sourcing when supplier, specs, MOQ, price, packing, samples or risk are still unclear. Use buying support after the product link and supplier are already clear.
Can JTLGO help find factories?
JTLGO can help organize supplier options and communicate specs and quotes. Deep factory audits, lab testing or exclusive product development require separate confirmation.
Can I start with only product photos?
Yes. Photo-led requests usually need manual review. Send use case, target specs, quantity, budget, destination and acceptance standard together with the image.
Can final international freight be confirmed during sourcing?
Usually no. Final freight needs warehouse intake, consolidation and measured carton weight/dimensions. During sourcing, JTLGO can only screen route risk or provide a working estimate.
How is this different from the Industry Sourcing Hub?
This hub explains how to start sourcing. The Industry Sourcing Hub handles category-specific specs, QC, packing and logistics risks.
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