Dropshipping from China – Complete Guide

The increasing internal competition and the sharp decline in seller traffic have led many to seek new growth opportunities and channels. Recently, the American e-commerce platform Chewy announced that it is opening its doors to Chinese sellers, offering three cooperation models for sellers to choose from: Dropship, Procurement , and Import. Among these, the Dropship model is similar to Temu’s semi-managed model, where sellers are required to maintain inventory in the U.S., while Chewy sets the prices and handles logistics, with sellers only needing to supply the goods. Over the course of its development, the cross-border e-commerce industry has given rise to a variety of outbound models: from the initial policy regulation model, to later fully-managed platforms, independent sites/DTC, industrial cluster collaborations, and even comprehensive ecological outbound expansion. The approaches have become increasingly diverse as the market environment evolves. In response to the various outbound models prevalent in today’s cross-border e-commerce industry, we will compare and analyze the different models. Platform E-commerce Models For the majority of sellers, especially newcomers and beginners in the cross-border e-commerce industry, relying on third-party platforms such as Amazon, Temu, AliExpress, Shopee, and others is a common approach. These platforms provide essential traffic and infrastructure support. Let’s take Amazon and Temu as examples: Amazon Platform Model  To enhance the trustworthiness and visibility of your products, you can apply for A+ Content certification or establish a dedicated Brand Store. These features allow you to present your brand more professionally, potentially increasing conversion rates. However, these services are not free; you need to invest in them. Additionally, Amazon charges a referral fee, typically ranging from 6% to 15% of the product’s selling price, depending on the category. […]

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