Pricing & tariffs
Transparent sourcing costs before you commit to inventory.
SourceToDoor breaks down product cost, domestic China handling, packaging, inspection, international shipping, and service fees so ecommerce brands can compare landed cost before scaling.
No monthly software subscription for standard sourcing and fulfillment support.
Typical quote window after you send a product link, target market, and order volume.
Product, packaging, inspection, freight, and service cost are separated for review.
We help estimate the cost to move goods from supplier to your customer or warehouse.
What your quote includes
The goal is not to show the lowest factory price and hide the rest. The goal is to show the full commercial picture before you place a larger order.
| Cost item | What it means | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Product cost | Factory or supplier price for the product itself. | Every sourcing project. |
| Domestic China shipping | Moving goods from factory to SourceToDoor warehouse or inspection point. | Most factory-direct and 1688 sourcing projects. |
| Inspection or QC | Product checks, quantity checks, packaging checks, and issue reporting. | Recommended before bulk orders or branded packaging runs. |
| Packaging and branding | Custom boxes, inserts, labels, barcode stickers, bundling, or repacking. | Private label, Amazon FBA, DTC, and wholesale projects. |
| International shipping | Air, sea, express, or hybrid freight to your customer, warehouse, or FBA center. | Depends on destination, weight, volume, and delivery target. |
| Tariffs and duties | Government charges based on destination country, product category, declared value, and HS code. | Applies when importing across borders. Final amount is decided by customs. |
| SourceToDoor service fee | Our sourcing, coordination, warehouse handling, and supply chain management fee. | Shown separately in your quote so you can compare true cost. |
How pricing works
Pricing depends on product complexity, order volume, inspection requirements, packaging, and destination market. The workflow stays the same.
Send your product link and target market
Share an AliExpress, Amazon, Alibaba, 1688, competitor, or existing supplier link. Include estimated daily or monthly order volume.
We compare suppliers and fulfillment options
Our China team checks supplier availability, factory fit, product cost, MOQ, packaging options, and shipping routes.
You receive a transparent quote
The quote separates product, shipping, service, inspection, and packaging items so you can evaluate margin before buying inventory.
You approve sample, bulk order, or fulfillment plan
After approval, SourceToDoor can manage sampling, inspection, storage, branding, order fulfillment, and tracking updates.
Common pricing scenarios
Use these examples to understand which cost model usually fits your stage.
Testing phase
For stores testing 0-10 orders per day. Focus: no MOQ dropshipping, supplier validation, and fast product testing without inventory risk.
Scaling phase
For stores doing 10-50 orders per day. Focus: lower product cost, better packaging, consistent QC, and more stable shipping routes.
Bulk or wholesale
For Amazon FBA, DTC inventory, or wholesale orders. Focus: factory negotiation, inspection, consolidation, pallet prep, and tariff planning.
Need a landed cost estimate?
Send your product link, target country, and monthly volume. We will help you compare sourcing and fulfillment options.