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RECORDED CONTENT REVIEWS

Review date: 2026-10-02 | language: es
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Review date: 2026-10-02 | language: fr
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Review date: 2026-10-02 | language: ja
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PRIMARY SOURCE AND WORKSHEET REGISTER (ENGLISH ARTICLES)

https://1688sourcingagent.com/1688-com-english
- Alibaba Group: 1688 marketplace: https://home.alibabagroup.com/en-US/about-alibaba-businesses-1941299332078632960
- WorldFirst shopping guide: browser text, image text and supplier chat: https://www.worldfirst.com/af/help-center/1688-and-world-pay/how-to-shop-on-1688-without-knowing-chinese/
- WorldFirst: current 1688 payment methods: https://www.worldfirst.com/af/help-center/1688-and-world-pay/payments-on-1688/
- DHL Express: prohibited, restricted and dangerous goods: https://www.dhl.com/gb-en/home/express/help-and-support/frequently-asked-questions/getting-started/what-can-i-ship.html
- Download the order-decision worksheet (plain text): https://1688sourcingagent.com/resources/order-decision-worksheet.txt

https://1688sourcingagent.com/1688-vs-alibaba
- Alibaba.com: Trade Assurance order and payment guidance: https://tradeassurance.alibaba.com/?m_station=buyer&tracelog=PC_helpcenter
- WorldFirst: current 1688 payment methods: https://www.worldfirst.com/af/help-center/1688-and-world-pay/payments-on-1688/

https://1688sourcingagent.com/china-sourcing-agent
- Battery, energy-storage and DIY sourcing checklist: https://1688sourcingagent.com/battery-energy-storage-sourcing-checklist

https://1688sourcingagent.com/1688-shipping-to-usa
- DHL Express: weight and dimensions: https://www.dhl.com/discover/en-gb/ship-with-dhl/products-and-services/weight-and-dimensions
- CBP: June 2026 nonpostal de minimis rule (Federal Register): https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12670.pdf
- CBP: July 2026 international mail entry guidance: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/41fa7f0
- ICC Academy: DDP and EXW under Incoterms 2020: https://academy.iccwbo.org/incoterms/article/incoterms-2020-exw-or-ddp/
- DHL Express: prohibited, restricted and dangerous goods: https://www.dhl.com/gb-en/home/express/help-and-support/frequently-asked-questions/getting-started/what-can-i-ship.html

https://1688sourcingagent.com/1688-payment-without-alipay
- WorldFirst: current 1688 payment methods: https://www.worldfirst.com/af/help-center/1688-and-world-pay/payments-on-1688/
- WorldFirst: published method requirements reviewed 2 October 2026: https://www.worldfirst.com/af/help-center/1688-and-world-pay/payments-on-1688/

https://1688sourcingagent.com/is-1688-legit
- Alibaba Group: 1688 marketplace: https://home.alibabagroup.com/en-US/about-alibaba-businesses-1941299332078632960

https://1688sourcingagent.com/1688-agent-fees
- DHL Express: weight and dimensions: https://www.dhl.com/discover/en-gb/ship-with-dhl/products-and-services/weight-and-dimensions
- ICC Academy: DDP and EXW under Incoterms 2020: https://academy.iccwbo.org/incoterms/article/incoterms-2020-exw-or-ddp/

https://1688sourcingagent.com/how-we-check-a-supplier
- IAF CertSearch: what management-system certificate verification covers: https://support.iafcertsearch.org/iaf-certsearch-faq/iaf-certsearch-faq/general
- SGS: official document-authenticity verification route: https://www.sgs.com/en-hk/verify-sgs-documents-form
- Victron-hosted TÜV SÜD safety certificate, pages 1–2: entity and exact model scope: https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Certificate-Safety-UL-2054-Lithium-NG-Batteries-12,8V-25,6V-51,2V-100Ah-&-200Ah.pdf
- Victron Lithium NG 12.8 V technical data, section 8.1 and footnote 4: https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Lithium_NG_battery_12,8_V/en/technical-data.html
- Download the order-decision worksheet (plain text): https://1688sourcingagent.com/resources/order-decision-worksheet.txt

https://1688sourcingagent.com/consolidate-or-ship-separately
- DHL Express: weight and dimensions: https://www.dhl.com/discover/en-gb/ship-with-dhl/products-and-services/weight-and-dimensions
- DHL Express: prohibited, restricted and dangerous goods: https://www.dhl.com/gb-en/home/express/help-and-support/frequently-asked-questions/getting-started/what-can-i-ship.html
- ICC Academy: DDP and EXW under Incoterms 2020: https://academy.iccwbo.org/incoterms/article/incoterms-2020-exw-or-ddp/

https://1688sourcingagent.com/battery-energy-storage-sourcing-checklist
- Victron Lithium NG 12.8 V manual, section 8.1: variant and scope example: https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Lithium_NG_battery_12,8_V/en/technical-data.html
- UL Solutions: energy-storage system certification and test-method scopes: https://www.ul.com/services/energy-storage-system-testing-and-certification
- IATA Battery Guidance Document 2026, pages 8–9: classification and test-summary identifiers: https://www.iata.org/contentassets/05e6d8742b0047259bf3a700bc9d42b9/lithium-battery-guidance-document.pdf
- Download the battery and DIY sourcing brief (plain text): https://1688sourcingagent.com/resources/battery-project-brief.txt

https://1688sourcingagent.com/1688-electronics-wholesale
- Equipment authorization procedures — US FCC: https://www.fcc.gov/general/equipment-authorization-procedures
- CE marking — European Commission: https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/single-market/ce-marking_en
- Lithium battery guidance — IATA: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/lithium-batteries/

https://1688sourcingagent.com/1688-kitchenware-wholesale
- Food ingredients & packaging — US FDA: https://www.fda.gov/food/food-ingredients-packaging

https://1688sourcingagent.com/1688-luggage-wholesale
- Intellectual property rights — US CBP: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/priority-issues/ipr

https://1688sourcingagent.com/1688-toys-wholesale
- Toy safety business guidance — US CPSC: https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Business-Education/Toy-Safety
- Toy safety — European Commission: https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/toys_en