Hello ,

Unlike amazone which make sure that the product you've paid for that exact same product is too be delivered to your door step without any hesitation.

Alibaba is short of manufacturer or supplier directory where anyone can add there item to sell across the globe with little or no fees.

So if you buy from Alibaba then you have to pay for goods that you want to purchase

#Tip : pay throgh Alibaba trade assured bank account which is provided by Alibaba to assured that you've not going to be scammed

After paying for your goods now the company can either ships goods to destination country or they can loads goods to their nearest port, depending on your incoterm you need to arrange shipping line for your goods

After your goods arrived at destination/ your home port then you have to clear those goods from custom, so now you need to hire custom agent who complete the process of custom,

After completing custom clearance you still require your goods to be shipped at your factory right? For that you can ask for your custom agent or you can arrange freight forwarder to ship it to your door step.

Summary all cost

• Cost of Goods
• Shipping beetween two country
• Custom duty
• Custom agent charges
• Transportation charges : port to your door step

#BonusTip : If you're considering buying from Alibaba then you've to make sure that the supplier you've chosen is genuine supplier which it self is manufacturer of goods which you've required,

Or if supplier is treading company then make sure the product you required is there main products it helps you buying exact product you need,

Hope it helps :)