Your China & 1688 sourcing agent in Bangladesh
We negotiate with 1688.com and Alibaba.com suppliers in Mandarin on your behalf — typically 10–30% off retail. You pay us in BDT via bKash. No Letter of Credit, no MOQ, door-to-door delivery in Dhaka and Chattogram.
What does a China sourcing agent do?
A China sourcing agent acts as a local intermediary between you and Chinese suppliers. The 4 core jobs: finding reliable suppliers, negotiating prices in Mandarin, verifying quality before shipment, and arranging international shipping plus customs clearance.
For Bangladeshi small-to-medium importers, a BD-based sourcing agent solves three specific problems: language barrier (1688.com is entirely Mandarin), payment compliance (Bangladesh Bank's LC requirements), and customs paperwork (BSTI, BTCL, IRC). If any one of these is blocking you, a sourcing agent dramatically improves your ROI. For deeper context, read our complete China-to-Bangladesh import guide.
How it works — 3 steps
Send us the product
Browse our storefront, or paste any 1688.com / Alibaba.com product URL into the search bar. We auto-translate the product page into English.
Click 💬 Request quote
Our CS team negotiates with the supplier on 旺旺 (1688's IM platform) in Mandarin — typically 10–30% off retail. We reply on WhatsApp within 24 hours with the all-in BDT price (product + shipping + customs).
Pay BDT · We deliver
Top up your wallet via bKash, Nagad, or bank — no LC. We pay the Chinese supplier in CNY, arrange shipping, clear BD customs (including BSTI/BTCL if needed), and deliver door-to-door in Dhaka or Chattogram. You track in real-time from your account.
Why CIEF Source BD vs other sourcing agents
🇧🇩 Bangladesh-registered company
Not a freelancer in China — we're a registered Bangladesh company, holding local trade compliance ourselves. If anything goes wrong, BD law applies.
💸 Published per-kg rates
Our pricing page shows the per-kg rate before you order — no surprise port fees, no FX markup that appears only on the invoice.
📱 BDT payment via bKash
Most China sourcing agents quote in USD. We quote in BDT — rate locked at order time, paid via bKash, Nagad, or bank. No Letter of Credit, no foreign-currency forms.
🛂 BSTI/BTCL/IRC expertise
Cosmetics need BSTI clearance. Electronics need BTCL approval. We handle all the BD-side certifications so you focus on selling, not on paperwork.
Pricing — no subscription
No upfront fees, no monthly retainer. You pay per shipment: real 1688/Alibaba supplier price + service fee (10–25%) + ৳-per-kg shipping by lane. All shown as one BDT total at quote time.
- ✓ General air shipping: ৳750/kg (3–6 days)
- ✓ Sensitive (battery/liquid): ৳1,150/kg (3–5 days)
- ✓ Cosmetic (BSTI-cleared): ৳850/kg (18–25 days)
- ✓ Sea freight: ৳280/kg (30–35 days, for bulky items)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an Import Registration Certificate (IRC)?
For small test orders (personal use), no. For commercial scale (100+ pieces of one product, or ৳50,000+ orders), yes you'll need one. Don't have it? Ask our CS — we can guide you through the application.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No, we enforce no MOQ — order 1 piece if you want. That said, per-piece shipping is higher on tiny orders, so most regular customers consolidate 10–50 pieces.
How long until I get a quote?
Usually within 24 hours via WhatsApp. The bottleneck is the Chinese supplier's response time (avg 4–12 hours). During Chinese New Year or BD/CN holidays it can take slightly longer.
How do your prices compare to other sourcing agents?
Read our detailed comparison with Sky BD. Short version: similar service fees, but we publish per-kg shipping (most agents don't) and include customs/BSTI in the quoted price — no surprise port-side fees.
What if the goods are defective on arrival?
Notify us within 48 hours (WhatsApp + photos). We handle the dispute with the Chinese supplier directly — refund or replacement, your choice. You don't talk to the supplier.
Do you source from Alibaba.com too, not just 1688?
Yes. Most orders we source from 1688.com (cheapest), but Alibaba.com is a better fit for some cases — when you need MOQ flexibility or non-Chinese suppliers (Vietnam, India). See the full comparison.
Start with one product — see the all-in BDT price
No MOQ. No commitment. No paperwork. Our CS answers BD importers' questions on WhatsApp daily, in Bangla or English.
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