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Search and detail return an opaque id. Order lines must use that id — not the numeric marketplace item_id. How 1688, Taobao, and Weidian identifiers map from catalog to procurement.
Read guide →Can you buy on 1688 or Taobao yourself — or have HioBuy buy — and still use a China warehouse plus international shipping via API? Two layers of choice, three paths, and the exact order of calls.
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