Price increase by 1688: new tax in China changes purchasing rules
Customers at 1688 increasingly notice that the total order amount exceeds the price indicated on the product card. This raises questions and concerns, especially for marketplace sellers who operate with minimal margins. However, the reason lies not in the actions of suppliers, but in changes in Chinese tax legislation. Since 2026, the platform is required to withhold and transfer VAT on sales, which directly affects the final purchase price and changes the usual patterns of work with factories.
