Topic
Customs & Compliance
Clear customs without surprises: HS codes, informal vs formal channels, tax, VAT, sub-labels, and restricted goods.
14 posts
How to Calculate 1688 Import Customs Fees in 2025
1688 import costs split into three layers: duty, VAT, and clearance fees. Learn to calculate each by HS code and product category before placing an order.
Informal vs Formal Import Channels for 1688
Comparing the two ways to bring 1688 goods in: cost, speed, invoices, and the legal risk of each.
HS Codes for 1688 Imports: How to Look Them Up
Why the HS code drives the tax rate, how to look it up, and the risk of declaring the wrong category.
Your 1688 Order Held at Customs: How to Respond Fast
1688 goods held at customs and unsure what to do next? Step-by-step: reach out to your forwarder, submit the right documents, and clear your shipment before.
When Customs Reassesses Value: How to Respond
Why customs may assess a value above your declaration, how to prepare documents, and how to appeal.
Customs in Peak Season (Tet, 11/11): How to Prepare
Why clearance times stretch in peak season and how to order early so stock lands in time to sell.
Banned and Restricted Imports to Know Before Ordering
Banned or restricted categories easy to order by accident on 1688, and how to check before you commit.
VAT Invoices When Importing 1688 Goods Formally
When you need input invoices, how they affect landed cost and tax, and why skipping them backfires later.
Taxes When Selling Imported Goods Online
An overview of the taxes on selling imported goods online and why accounting for them early fixes pricing.
Registering a Business to Sell Imported Goods Online
When to register as a household business or company when selling imports, and the upside over selling informally.
Import from 1688: LLC, Sole Trader or Individual?
Compare tax, fixed costs, and legal risk when sourcing from 1688 as a company, sole trader, or individual. Know when to upgrade your business structure.
Vietnamese Secondary Labels for Imports: The Rules
Which imports need a secondary label, what it must contain, and the risk of selling without one.
Certifying and Declaring Imported Cosmetics
The steps to declare and certify imported cosmetics before selling legally, and the cost to price in.
Counterfeit and IP Risk When Importing From 1688
Why branded and registered-design goods are high risk, and how to choose safe products instead.