Service Guide

How to Order — Purchasing Agent Application

How to complete and submit your purchasing agent application — a step-by-step walkthrough from choosing a service to quote and payment.

How to apply — overview

Applying for our purchasing agent service is straightforward. The process involves selecting a service type, completing the application form (an Excel file with multiple tabs), and uploading the completed form through our website. Please read every instruction carefully — errors in the form may cause processing delays.

  1. Select service — choose the type you need.
  2. Fill in the form — complete every tab carefully.
  3. Upload — submit the completed form via our website.
  4. Quote issued — our team reviews it and sends a quote.
  5. Pay & order — once you pay, we purchase the goods.

Step-by-step application

1

Go to the application menu and choose your service

From the top navigation, click [Purchasing Agent] and you'll see two options. Choose the one that fits before downloading the form: Personal Purchasing Agent for individuals buying for personal use or resale (a flat 5% commission of product value, no tiers), or Business Agent for registered businesses needing a tax invoice, bulk orders, or factory-direct sourcing (business customs clearance applies).

2

Download the form and complete all tabs

The application is an Excel (.xlsx) file with multiple tabs. Open every tab and read the help notes before entering data. Fill in the required fields — product URL, quantity, options/variants, item classification code, and your personal customs clearance code. We are not responsible for errors caused by skipping the instructions, so review thoroughly.

3

Upload your completed application form

Once all tabs are completed and reviewed, upload your finished Excel file through the application page. Only .xlsx format is accepted, up to 10MB. Incomplete forms will be returned.

4

Receive your quote

Our team reviews the form and gets back to you with a detailed quote within one business day, via email or KakaoTalk.

5

Pay and we place the order

After you approve the quote, payment instructions are provided; once paid, we purchase the goods. International shipping fees are billed separately later.

Application form fields

The upload form asks for the fields below. Everything is required unless marked optional.

  • 📦 Product URL (required) — direct link to the product on Taobao, Tmall, 1688, JD.com, etc.
  • 🔢 Quantity (required) — exact quantity per variant. Verify the seller's minimum order quantity (MOQ) first.
  • 🎨 Options / variants (required) — color, size, model number, specified exactly as listed on the product page.
  • 📋 Item classification code (required) — refer to the 'Item Classification Code' tab in the Excel file and enter the correct HS code.
  • 💬 Special instructions (optional) — customisation requests, packaging notes, or messages to relay to the supplier.
  • 🪪 Customs clearance code (required) — your Korean personal customs code (개인통관고유부호), required for all imports to Korea.

The item classification code is mandatory. Every product must have a valid HS/item classification code, and the full list is on the 'Item Classification Code' tab of the Excel file. Incorrect codes can cause customs delays or extra duties, so if you're unsure, contact us via KakaoTalk before submitting.

Before you submit — checklist

The form is an Excel file with 3 tabs — ① Upload Form (enter your order details), ② Instructions (field guide and example row), and ③ Item Classification Codes (find the code for your product). Check the following before uploading.

  • Every required field is filled in (product URL, quantity, options, item code, customs code).
  • You have checked the 'Item Classification Code' tab and entered the correct code.
  • Your personal customs clearance code is ready — if not, see our issuing guide.
  • The file is saved as .xlsx format and all tabs are visible and intact.

Incomplete forms are returned and delay processing. After you upload, our team reviews it and sends a quote; once you approve the quote, payment instructions are provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

What format is the form and where do I get it?
It is an Excel (.xlsx) file with 3 tabs (Upload Form, Instructions, Item Classification Codes). You can download it free on the application page — no sign-up required.
When will I receive my quote?
After you upload the completed form, our team reviews it and sends a detailed quote within one business day, via email or KakaoTalk.
I'm not sure about the item classification code. What do I do?
Check the 'Item Classification Code' tab in the Excel file to find the code for your product. If you're still unsure, contact us via KakaoTalk before submitting and we'll help you identify the right code.
Are shipping fees included in the quote?
No. The quote covers product cost and the purchasing commission; international shipping fees are billed separately after the goods arrive.

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A step-by-step guide to ordering our China purchasing agent service: choose a service, complete the Excel application form, enter product links, quantities, options and HS codes, upload it, then review the quote and pay.

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