Introduction
AliExpress is one of the most popular suppliers for dropshipping worldwide. Setting it up correctly in AutoDS ensures that your listings reflect the right shipping expectations, item location, and use templates adapted for Chinese suppliers. This guide explains each step and includes tips to avoid common mistakes.
1. Understand the fees
AliExpress has transparent pricing, but you should also account for:
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PayPal fees
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eBay fees
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About 1% for other costs
In total, fees usually add up to around 14% (this may vary per account).
2. Set the maximum shipping time
To avoid unnecessary disputes and keep buyer expectations realistic, we recommend you set the maximum shipping time to 30–35 days (including handling).
Path: Settings → Supplier Settings → AliExpress → Maximum shipping days
👉 Learn More: Supplier Settings - Full Overview
3. Set your item location
Always define a default item location for future uploads.
Path: Supplier Settings → AliExpress CN → Lister → Default item location
👉 Learn More: AutoDS Lister Settings: save time with default upload preferences
⚠️ Important: Make sure your business policies (shipping, returns, etc.) are correctly set up on eBay. This is especially important when working with suppliers like AliExpress (China).
👉 Learn More: eBay business policies for chinese suppliers
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This program is designed to give you practical knowledge that will take your dropshipping business to the next level.
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