Ecommerce Fulfillment from China

Skip building inventory locally. Store products near suppliers, quality-check before shipping, integrate with Shopify, and fulfill customer orders worldwide from one Shenzhen warehouse.

When Fulfillment from China Makes Sense

Best For:

  • ✓ Products made in China or nearby suppliers
  • ✓ Stores shipping to multiple countries
  • ✓ Sellers testing products before full-scale import
  • ✓ Brands needing custom packaging or inserts
  • ✓ Shopify/WooCommerce sellers wanting automated fulfillment
  • ✓ Amazon sellers seeking Chinese warehouse option
  • ✓ Dropshipping stores wanting quality control

May Not Fit If:

  • ✗ Products are made locally (use domestic 3PL instead)
  • ✗ Customers require same-day or next-day delivery
  • ✗ Product is heavily regulated (needs local importer)
  • ✗ You ship only domestically (extra shipping cost)
  • ✗ Very high return rate (returns logistics complex)
  • ✗ Less than 20 orders per week (not cost-effective)

Key Benefits

Fast Sourcing

Products sourced from supplier network in 24 hours, not weeks

Quality Control

Independent checks before products leave China

Direct Shipping

From factory to customer without double-handling

Inventory Visibility

Real-time warehouse counts and automated reordering

Custom Packaging

Branded boxes, inserts, labels ready before scaling

Global Shipping

One warehouse ships to US, EU, UK, Australia, and more

Complete Workflow

1

Source Products

Send a product idea, link, or image. We find suppliers, compare options, arrange samples.

1-2 weeks

2

Approve & Order

Choose supplier, approve MOQ and price. We handle bulk order and negotiate terms.

1 week

3

Quality Check

Inspect 100% of batch before shipping. Check colors, variants, packaging, and function.

During production

4

Warehouse Intake

Products arrive at Shenzhen warehouse. We count, verify SKUs, and prepare for orders.

1-2 days

5

Order Sync

Your Shopify, Amazon, or WooCommerce orders sync automatically to our warehouse system.

Real-time

6

Pick, Pack, Ship

Orders picked same day, packed with your custom packaging, shipped with tracking.

1-2 days

Shipping Times by Destination

Economy Shipping

  • USA 7-12 days
  • UK/EU 9-15 days
  • Australia 12-20 days
  • Cost $3-6

Express Shipping

  • USA 3-7 days
  • UK/EU 4-8 days
  • Australia 5-10 days
  • Cost $12-20

Pricing Breakdown

Service
Cost
Product sourcing
Included
Sample coordination
Included
Quality inspection
$0.10-0.50 per unit
Warehouse storage
$0.50-1.50 per unit/month
Pick and pack
$0.75 per order
International shipping
$3-15 per package
Custom packaging
Actual cost + $0.10-0.50 per box

Example: A 100-unit order at $5/unit with $1,000 total cost would be: $500 sourcing, $50 quality check, $100/month storage (for 1 month), $75 packing, $600 shipping = $1,325 total (includes fulfillment + sourcing).

Fulfillment Options Comparison

FactorChina 3PLDomestic 3PLAmazon FBA
Sourcing included✓ Yes✗ No✗ No
Quality control✓ Yes✗ No✗ No
Storage cost$0.50-1.50/mo$1-3/mo$0.45/mo
Shipping time USA7-12 days1-2 days2-3 days
Best forGlobal shippingFast domesticVolume sellers

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does fulfillment from China take?

Sourcing to first customer shipment typically takes 3-4 weeks. Order placement to customer delivery depends on shipping method: economy (7-16 days) or express (3-10 days). Total timeline from product idea to fulfilled customer is usually 4-6 weeks.

Can I integrate with my Shopify store?

Yes. Orders sync automatically from Shopify to our warehouse system. Your customers receive tracking in Shopify and email, and inventory counts update in real-time. No manual order entry needed.

What happens if I need to return products?

We handle quality issues and lost shipments through our 3PL partner. Customer returns are more complex because shipping back to China is expensive. We recommend setting up local return addresses in major markets and coordinating refunds with us.

Can I store multiple products in the same warehouse?

Yes. Many sellers store 5-15 different products in our warehouse. We track each by SKU, manage variants, and fulfill mixed orders (different products in one shipment) if needed.

What if I only ship domestically (not internationally)?

China fulfillment is less cost-effective if you ship only domestically because you're adding an international step. A domestic 3PL would be better. However, if you're importing stock anyway, we can still handle the intake and prep before shipping domestically.

Ready to Start?

Send a product idea and get sourcing, pricing, and fulfillment terms within 24 hours. No setup fee, no minimum order commitment until you approve.