About AlibabaTrack
A reference hub for Alibaba buyers
AlibabaTrack brings together shipment tracking, freight planning tools, customs guidance, and a curated directory — so you can go from “I found a product” to “it’s cleared and on its way” across the platforms you already source from. It is a reference built for buyers and designed to sit alongside the Alibaba marketplaces.
What’s on AlibabaTrack
Everything in one reference hub
Six areas of the site work together through a real sourcing workflow — find a product, plan the shipment, clear customs, and track it home.
Shipment tracking
Paste a tracking number, bill of lading, or container number and see carrier milestones in one view. It covers Alibaba.com, 1688, Taobao, Tmall, AliExpress, and Cainiao, plus major couriers and ocean lines — no account required.
Start tracking →ToolsPlanning tools
Three free calculators do the math buyers usually guess at: the Volume Calculator turns carton sizes into chargeable CBM and container fit; the Transit Matrix compares sea, air, and express lead times and costs; the HS Code Lookup shows the tariff bucket for your product.
Open the tools →GuidesPractical guides
Plain-language articles walk through customs basics, freight operations, and country-specific import rules — written for first-time and repeat buyers.
Read the guides →DirectoryResources directory
A curated list of the marketplaces buyers source from and the service providers they use to ship and stay compliant, with notes on what each one is for and how to compare them.
Browse resources →FAQCommon questions
Straight answers on tracking, customs, duties, and how AlibabaTrack works, grouped into short sections you can scan in seconds rather than reading a policy page.
Read the FAQ →PartnersPartners
A vetted directory of service providers we recommend for booking freight and handling compliance on a live shipment, so you start from a shortlist instead of a blank search.
See partners →Use cases
When AlibabaTrack actually helps
Six moments in a real sourcing workflow where the site saves you a guess, a tab, or a costly surprise — each one links straight to the tool or page that handles it.
Estimate freight before you ask for quotes
Enter carton dimensions and quantity into the Volume Calculator to see chargeable volume and container fit — so you can sanity-check a supplier’s freight quote instead of taking it at face value.
Open this →Know your duty before you commit
Look up your product’s HS code in the HS Code Lookup to see its indicative tariff bucket and Section 321 eligibility, before you agree a landed-cost price with a seller.
Open this →Choose the right shipping mode
Compare typical sea, air, and express lead times and cost tiers for your lane in the Transit Matrix, then decide what your timeline and budget actually allow.
Open this →Track an order across platforms
Paste a tracking number, bill of lading, or container number to follow an Alibaba.com, 1688, Taobao, Tmall, or AliExpress shipment in one place, instead of hunting carrier sites.
Open this →Learn customs without the jargon
Read the guides for plain explanations of de minimis thresholds, duties, and country-specific import rules, written for buyers.
Open this →Find a provider you can trust
Start from the Partners and Resources directories instead of a blank search when you need a forwarder, customs broker, or buying agent for a live shipment.
Open this →The Alibaba ecosystem
The platforms buyers actually use
Alibaba Group runs a family of platforms spanning wholesale, retail, and logistics. Most buyers meet more than one of them on the way to a shipped order, so it helps to know what each is for — and how AlibabaTrack tracks or plans around it.
Alibaba.comalibaba.com
The international B2B marketplace connecting global buyers with manufacturers and trading companies across most product categories.
Track an Alibaba.com order →1688.com1688.com
Domestic China wholesale platform with factory pricing and low minimum order quantities — the source many Taobao and Tmall sellers buy from.
Source & ship from 1688 →Taobaotaobao.com
China’s largest consumer marketplace. Handy for sampling a product or placing a small run before committing to a bulk order.
Track a Taobao parcel →Tmalltmall.com
Brand-flagged retail from verified manufacturers and official brand stores, with stronger authentication than open-market listings.
Understand Tmall shipping →AliExpressaliexpress.com
The international retail arm, shipping individual parcels directly to buyers worldwide — useful for small, low-risk test orders.
Track AliExpress parcels →Cainiaocainiao.com
Alibaba’s logistics network, handling fulfilment, warehousing, and last-mile delivery across the ecosystem.
Plan Cainiao logistics →Ready to plan your next shipment?
Get a freight quote, or read the practical guides on customs, freight operations, and country-specific import rules.
Get a quote →Read the guides
Practical tools and guides for Alibaba buyers importing from China.
Trade rules and freight rates change. This site is a practical reference — confirm the official schedule and the details with your provider before you act on a shipment.
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