How to Import Taobao Products to Shopify - Taobao dropshipping

Summary

This guide explains two methods for adding products from Taobao or Tmall to your Shopify store using the Dropbass platform. The first method involves manually importing products through the platform by entering the product URL, while the second method utilizes the Dropbass Chrome extension. It also details steps for monitoring import status, editing product details, setting pricing, and synchronizing the product with Shopify. Shipping costs, handling fees, and currency conversions are automatically calculated, ensuring a smooth product import process for Shopify users.

Takeaways

• 🛍️ You can add a product from Taobao to your Shopify store by first adding it to your Dropbass list.
• 🔗 The first method is to navigate to the import section, enter the Taobao or Tmall product URL, and click 'Import Product'.
• 💵 The product cost displayed is only the Taobao product cost and doesn't include local or international shipping fees.
• 🚚 Local shipping fees are determined by the Taobao seller and cover shipping to the Dropbass warehouse.
• 📦 Dropbass charges a handling service fee of 10% of the Taobao product cost, in line with market rates.
• 🔄 All contents are automatically translated from Chinese to English, and prices are converted to the Shopify store's currency.
• 🖱️ The second method involves using the Dropbass Chrome extension to import products directly from Taobao or Tmall product pages.
• 📥 After importing, you can check the product's status in your Dropbass list and edit product details before exporting to Shopify.
• 💰 You can set a selling price based on the sum of the product cost, local shipping, and Dropbass fees.
• 📸 Product images, pricing, and variant details can all be customized before importing the product into your Shopify store.

Q & A

What is the first step to add a product from Taobao to your Shopify store?

The first step is to add the product to your Dropbass list. You can do this by either navigating to the import section and entering the Taobao or Tmall product URL or by using the Dropbass Chrome extension.

How do you import a product manually from Taobao or Tmall into your Dropbass list?

You go to the import section of Dropbass, enter the URL of the Taobao or Tmall product into the import product field, and then click 'Import Product.'

What costs are shown when you import a product from Taobao into Dropbass?

The cost shown includes the Taobao product cost but does not include any local or international shipping fees. The local shipping fee, determined by the Taobao seller, is displayed later.

What is the service fee for using Dropbass to handle purchases?

The Dropbass service fee is 10% of the Taobao product cost, which is in line with the Chinese agent's market average.

Are the product details from Taobao automatically translated and converted?

Yes, all product details are automatically translated from Chinese to English, and all monetary values are converted from RMB to the currency of your Shopify store.

How can you use the Dropbass Chrome extension to add a product to your list?

After installing and pinning the Dropbass Chrome extension, when you're on a Taobao or Tmall product page, you can enter your Shopify store name and click 'Import Product' from the pop-up extension.

How can you track the product import status?

You can monitor the product import status by checking your Dropbass list.

What can you edit in the product before importing it to Shopify?

You can edit the title, assign a collection type and tags, edit the option name and value, choose product variants, and set bulk or multiple selling prices based on costs and fees.

What options are available when setting the price for imported products?

You can set a bulk fixed selling price or a multiple value selling price based on the sum of cost, local shipping, and fees. Additionally, you can set a bulk fixed 'compare at' price or a multiple value 'compare at' price.

How do you finalize importing the product to your Shopify store?

After selecting the desired product image, simply click 'Add to Store' and then 'Import.' The product will be imported into your Shopify store and synchronized with Taobao and Tmall.