Pricing Integrity

Every Cost, Explained.No Surprises. No Markup.

We show you the 1688 order payment. We use the Bank of China buying rate — no hidden spread. We itemize every fee. This is what transparent pricing looks like.

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Our Pricing Philosophy

How We Think
About Pricing

Most agents hide costs in exchange rate spreads, vague "service fees," and surprise charges after you've committed.

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We don't.

/ The PT5 Definition

You see the 1688 order payment screenshot - no markup

Bank of China buying rate — no hidden spread - verify it yourself

Every fee is itemized - no "miscellaneous" line items

We quote before you pay - no surprises after shipping

This page explains exactly what you pay for, why you pay for it, and how to calculate your true costs.

Pricing Breakdown

What Goes Into Your All-
Included Price

Product Cost

0% Markup

A 1688 supplier order being checked against its printed invoice — Real suppliers. Real prices. A clearer supply chain.

What it isThe actual price PT5 pays the supplier on 1688.

What you payExactly what the supplier charges: zero markup.

How we verifyWe show you the 1688 order payment screenshot.

The formulaProduct Cost = Supplier listed price x Quantity

Example from your order

Product A unit priceCNY 25.00

Quantity100 units

Product CostCNY 2,500.00

Currency conversion is locked at order confirmation using the Bank of China buying rate — no hidden spread.

Domestic Shipping

Included in Your Quote

A logistics specialist reviewing domestic and international shipping routes — Both China freight legs stay visible in one quote.

What it isTwo-part domestic shipping within China.

CoverageBoth legs are included in your all-included quote.

What's included

Supplier to PT5 warehouse
PT5 warehouse to international forwarder
Typical supplier local freight varies by location
No separate hidden domestic handling line

The formulaIncluded in quote; no separate line item unless the supplier charges unusual local freight.

Packaging

$0.60 per Parcel

Parcels being prepared at a PT5 warehouse packing table — Practical packaging, priced parcel by parcel.

What it isMaterials and labor to pack orders securely.

Standard rate$0.60 per parcel.

What's included

Basic protective packaging
Standard shipping boxes and mailers
Invoice or packing slip insertion
Protective corner guards for fragile items
Label printing and attachment

The formulaNumber of parcels x $0.60 = Packaging fee

Example from your order

50 parcels x $0.60 = $30.00 total packaging cost

International Shipping

Actual Carrier Rate

Air cargo being prepared for international dispatch — The route, weight, and carrier define the cost.

What it isCost to deliver from China forwarder to your customer.

How it is calculatedBased on destination, weight, method, and carrier rates.

What's included

Chargeable weight = max(actual weight, volumetric weight)
Products under 200g: add 20g for packaging materials
Products over 200g: add 50g for packaging materials
Volumetric dimensions add 1cm to length, width, and height

The formulaVolumetric weight = adjusted dimensions / carrier divisor

Example from your order

Yun Express/Yanwen divisor8,000

DHL/UPS/FedEx divisor5,000

Taxes & Duties

Route Dependent

A cross-border cost and documentation review — Tax assumptions are stated before the route is approved.

China domestic taxesIncluded in product cost. Supplier handles VAT.

Destination dutiesUsually your customer's responsibility unless a DDP route is selected.

What's included

China taxes: included in product cost
Import duties: determined by local customs authority
PT5 does not control destination customs decisions
DDP assumptions are stated before you ship

Order Compensation

Optional Protection

Optional Service

A parcel protection case being reviewed — Known scenarios. Written terms. Clear resolution paths.

What it isOptional Order Compensation for eligible defects, damage, seizure, or loss. A shipment is deemed lost after 30 days from warehouse dispatch.

CostPercentage of product cost based on product type, charged only if you choose it.

What's included

Loss during domestic transit
Loss during international shipping
Damage during handling or transit
Branded products (with proof of authorization to sell) — 5%
Carrier misdelivery is covered when the buyer's address was correct
100% with full evidence or 70% with partial evidence for eligible cases
Re-source or re-ship options where applicable

Not covered

Customer returns or buyer remorse
Damage caused by improper product use
Counterfeit or unauthorized goods
Customs seizure due to prohibited items
Delays before the 30-day loss threshold, indirect losses, and white powder products

The formulaProduct Cost × Compensation Rate = Compensation Fee

Example from your order

Example$1,000 electronics order × 3% = $30 compensation fee

Service Fee

8% Standard · 5% VIP

A PT5 service team coordinating a client order — One visible fee for the people managing your order.

What it isPT5's fee for sourcing, supplier verification, and order management.

How it is calculated8% for Standard clients or 5% for VIP clients. The fee base is product + packaging + international shipping + destination taxes; China taxes and payment-processing fees are excluded.

Standard route

Standard

8% service fee

Standard rate until VIP qualification

Alternative route

VIP

5% service fee

Pay $99 once for lifetime VIP, or auto-upgrade at $4,000 cumulative payments

What's included

Supplier verification and sourcing
Order placement and payment to supplier
Quality control coordination
Shipping arrangement and carrier selection
After-sales support and dispute handling
Your dedicated WhatsApp support group

The formulaStandard: $1,000 eligible fee base × 8% = $80 service fee

Example from your order

VIP$1,000 eligible fee base × 5% = $50 service fee

Choose lifetime VIP immediately for $99, or upgrade automatically when cumulative payments reach $4,000.

Factory Inspection

$150–$250 per Man-Day

Optional Service

A product being measured during a factory inspection — Physical inspection, documented before release.

What it isPhysical inspection at the factory before products ship to PT5.

CostFrom $150–$250 per man-day, depending on location.

Coverage areaPrimarily the eastern coastal region of China.

What's included

On-site factory visit by PT5 inspector
Product quality check per AQL Level II standard
Quantity verification
Packaging and labeling check
Photo documentation and inspection report
Sample comparison: $20 per session
Additional warehouse inspection: $20 per hour

The formulaApproved location-based rate × number of man-days required

Example from your order

Exact man-day rate is confirmed before booking based on location.

Factory inspection is different from PT5 warehouse visual QC.

Warehousing

90 Days Free

Warehouse storage and fulfillment operations — Inventory stays organized, counted, and ready to move.

What it isStorage at our office and warehouse locations in Nantong, Dongguan, and Zhaoqing.

Standard route

Every Client

90 days free storage

The same free-storage window applies to every client

Alternative route

After Day 90

$10 per CBM / month

Minimum charge: 1 CBM

What's included

Early in, early out FIFO inventory method
Minimum charge: 1 CBM
Measured by actual occupied space
Inventory counting and updates

The formulaVolume = Length(m) x Width(m) x Height(m)

Example from your order

2.5 CBM after free period -> rounded to 3 CBM x $10 x 1 month = $30

Payment Processing

Standard 1%

Payment records and an itemized cost statement — The payment method and its fee are shown together.

What it isFees for payment processing.

Standard fee1% of payment amount for Wise, bank transfer, crypto, and standard methods.

What's included

PayPal Goods & Services: PayPal 5% plus PT5 1%
Wise: usually best for medium orders
Bank transfer: usually best for large orders
Crypto: fast and borderless for crypto-native users

The formula$1,000 payment x 1% = $10 standard processing fee

Example from your order

PayPal non-personal payment$1,000 x 6% = $60

Deep Dive

Understand Every Charge Before You Pay

Actual Weight vs Volumetric Weight

Carriers charge by whichever is HIGHER. A box of feathers weighs little but takes up space.

A parcel on a weighing scale beside a shipping box with dimension arrows

Actual Weight120g

Product weight + packaging allowance (20g for <200g products, 50g for >200g products).

Volumetric Weight252g

(L+1cm) × (W+1cm) × (H+1cm) / divisor

You pay for whichever is higher.252gChargeable Weight

Exchange Rate Policy

All currency conversions use the Bank of China CNY buying rate on the day of foreign exchange receipt.

You can independently verify every conversion. No hidden spreads. No agent markup on exchange rates.

Base calculationProduct + Packaging + Overseas Taxes + International Shipping = Billing Base

Example: All-Included Quote Breakdown

Illustrative example. Actual prices vary based on real-time supplier pricing and carrier rates.

Product Cost (100 × CNY 25): $345.00
Sourcing Fee (VIP 5% of eligible fee base): $28.13
Packaging (50 parcels × $0.60): $30.00
Domestic Shipping: Included
International Shipping (25kg, Yun Express): $187.50
Payment Processing (1%): $5.91

All-In Total$596.54

MemberStart using PT5 services and make payments.

$99 or $4,000One-Time Upgrade / Cumulative Payments

VIP pricing unlockedAutomatically enjoy VIP pricing across all services.

VIP Benefits

Sourcing fee drops from 8% to 5%
Lower escort rates (Remote from $9.17/h, In-Person from $18.75/h)
Lifetime VIP status after either qualification route
Digital Survival Kits from $20
All services at preferential rates

How It Works

Pay $99 once for lifetime VIP access
Or reach $4,000 in cumulative payments
Cumulative payments are tracked automatically
VIP pricing applies immediately after either route is completed
No monthly spending requirement or ongoing obligations

Fulfillment Journey

Four Simple Steps to Your All-Included Quote

Step 101

Contact Us

Click WhatsApp or fill the contact form. Tell us what you are looking for.

Step 202

Join Your Dedicated Group

We create a private WhatsApp group with your Agent, Assistant, Manager, and Director.

Step 303

Share Your Product Needs

Send product links (1688, Taobao, AliExpress, or any supplier). Tell us your target market and preferred shipping method.

Step 404

Receive All-Included Quote Within 24 Hours

We calculate everything - product cost, sourcing fee, inspection, storage, packaging, shipping, and any applicable taxes. One number. Itemized. No surprises.

Explore Our Operational Guarantee

Our Integrity

Our Promise: What You See Is What You Pay

Itemized Billing

Every invoice is itemized - you see exactly what you are paying for

1688 Transparency

1688 order payment visible - screenshot provided for every order

Verified Conversions

Bank of China buying rate — no hidden spread

Predictable Pricing

No surprise fees - we quote upfront; if costs change, we tell you first

Absolute Flexibility

No minimum orders - 1 piece or 10,000, same transparent service

Freedom To Cancel

No long-term contracts - month-to-month, cancel anytime

Tier Visibility

Standard 8% vs VIP 5%. Pay $99 once for lifetime VIP, or auto-upgrade when cumulative payments reach $4,000.

Upfront Auditing

Factory inspection $150–$250 per man-day (depends on location); sample comparison $20 per session; additional warehouse inspection $20/hour

Pure Shipping Costs

No markup on shipping - you pay what the carrier charges us

Zero Hidden Spreads

Bank of China buying rate — no hidden spread

Instant Execution

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No hidden fees. Real numbers from real people. Tell us what you need and we will show you exactly what it costs within 24 hours directly from our primary operations hub.

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Fulfillment Coordinates

PT5 Fulfillment Center

Nantong, Jiangsu · Dongguan, Guangdong · Zhaoqing, Guangdong — office & warehouse

Every Cost, Explained.No Surprises. No Markup.

How We ThinkAbout Pricing

What Goes Into Your All-Included Price

Product Cost

Understand Every Charge Before You Pay

Actual Weight vs Volumetric Weight

Exchange Rate Policy

Example: All-Included Quote Breakdown

VIP Benefits

How It Works

Four Simple Steps to Your All-Included Quote

Contact Us

Join Your Dedicated Group

Share Your Product Needs

Receive All-Included Quote Within 24 Hours

Our Promise: What You See Is What You Pay

Itemized Billing

1688 Transparency

Verified Conversions

Predictable Pricing

Absolute Flexibility

Freedom To Cancel

Tier Visibility

Upfront Auditing

Pure Shipping Costs

Zero Hidden Spreads

Ready for Your All-Included Quote?

PT5 Fulfillment Center

How We Think
About Pricing

What Goes Into Your All-
Included Price