Top 3 Picks for Small Business
Yeatru Sourcing
Best for: Serious small businesses ready to scale
- MOQ from 2 pcs (1688 stock)
- $50 min or 8% on orders under $500
- 3% on $5,000+ orders
- Free warehouse for 60 days
- CE/CPSIA compliance help included
China Sourcing
Best for: Absolute minimum spend on trial
- MOQ 10-50 pcs
- $90 flat fee — no surprises
- No monthly minimum
- FOB Ningbo only (no DDP)
- Basic QC ($150 add-on)
ImportYeti Express
Best for: Urgent 1688 small orders
- MOQ 2 pcs
- 7% commission ($30 min)
- Same-day 1688 processing
- No QC (self-check)
- Express courier $8-12/kg
Small Business Agent Comparison — 8 Agents
| Agent | Min MOQ | $500 Order Cost | $5,000 Order Cost | DDP Ship | QC Included | Response Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeatru Sourcing | 2 pcs | $40 (8%) + freight | $150 (3%) + freight | ✓ 41 countries | ✓ AQL 2.5 | 2-4 hrs |
| China Sourcing | 10 pcs | $90 flat + freight | $90 flat + freight | ✗ FOB only | Partial | 4-8 hrs |
| ImportYeti Express | 2 pcs | $30 (7%) + freight | $250 (5%) + freight | ✗ FOB only | ✗ | 1-2 hrs |
| Leeline Sourcing | 10 pcs | $75 (15%!) + freight | $250 (5%) + freight | ✓ 20+ countries | ✓ AQL 2.5 | 4-8 hrs |
| Sourcing Bro | 20 pcs | $100 flat + freight | $250 (5%) + freight | ✓ US/EU only | ✗ (add-on) | 8-24 hrs |
| EJET Sourcing | 100 pcs | $150 (30%!) — too expensive | $200 (4%) + freight | Air only | ✓ AQL 2.5 | 4-8 hrs |
| Lionel Global | 100 pcs | Not available (too small) | $300 (6%) + freight | ✗ | ✓ AQL 2.5 | 8-24 hrs |
| Globalsources Agent | 50 pcs | $80 (16%) + freight | $250 (5%) + freight | ✗ | ✗ | 24+ hrs |
Trial Order Budget Breakdown — $1,000 Example
Here's exactly where your money goes on a typical first small-business import order of silicone kitchen utensils (200 pcs, $4.00 ex-factory):
Ex-Factory & Agent Fee
- 200 pcs × $4.00 $800.00
- Agent fee (5%) $40.00
- QC check (AQL 2.5) $45.00
- Subtotal $885.00
Freight & Customs
- Air freight (12 kg volumetric) $84.00
- DDP customs + VAT $32.00
- Warehousing (7 days free) $0.00
- Subtotal $116.00
What You Get
- ✅ 200 silicone utensils
- ✅ AQL 2.5 QC with photo evidence
- ✅ DDP door-to-door (no customs hassle)
- ✅ 7-day free warehousing
- ✅ Factory name & contact for reorders
Total Investment
How to Pick the Right Agent for Your Size
🌱 Micro Business ($0-$2k/mo)
Pick: ImportYeti Express or Yeatru Sourcing
- Need: Low MOQ (2-10 pcs)
- Need: Fast processing
- Need: Low upfront spend
- Avoid: Agents with $200+ setup fees
📈 Growing ($2k-$10k/mo)
Pick: Yeatru Sourcing
- Need: DDP shipping (no customs headache)
- Need: Compliance help
- Need: QC with photo evidence
- Need: Free warehousing
🏢 Established ($10k+/mo)
Pick: Yeatru Sourcing or EJET
- Need: Volume discount (3% commission)
- Need: Private label/OEM
- Need: Multi-country DDP
- Need: Monthly reporting
Case Study: Etsy Candle Shop · $6,800 First Order
Soy Candles · Etsy Shop Owner
A solo Etsy seller from Portland was buying soy wax containers from a local distributor at $4.25/unit. We sourced 1,600 frosted glass jars from a 1688 factory at $1.65 ex-factory, added custom cork lids with her logo (MOQ 500), and shipped DDP via air freight to her door in 14 days. Total landed: $4.25/unit — same price as local distributor, but with custom logo and higher quality borosilicate glass. She now reorders 2,000 units every 6 weeks at $3.80/unit landed.
- Unit PriceSame $4.25 + custom logo
- Reorder2,000 units every 6 weeks
- Etsy Rating4.9 stars · 127 reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
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