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How to buy from 1688.com in the Maldives

Buy from 1688.com and have it delivered to the Maldives with iWishBag's Buy & Ship for me service — all-inclusive landed-cost quote in MVR, customs and duty handled, door-to-door delivery in 12-16 days from China.

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Origin
China
Destination
the Maldives
Transit
12-16 days
Currency
MVR (Rf)

Last updated 2026-04-29

How to buy from 1688.com and ship to the Maldives

  1. 1

    Find your 1688.com product

    Browse 1688.com (https://www.1688.com) for the item you want. Copy the product URL — iWishBag accepts links from every product page on 1688.com.

  2. 2

    Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form

    Open iWishBag, paste the 1688.com URL, and pick the Maldives as your delivery destination. Add size, color, and quantity if relevant.

  3. 3

    Get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in MVR

    iWishBag returns the full landed cost — product price, China domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight, customs duty for the Maldives, and any FX. Quote shown in MVR (Rf).

  4. 4

    Pay in MVR with card

    Approve the quote and pay using card, Airwallex (USD) — whichever is most convenient for you in the Maldives.

  5. 5

    iWishBag buys the product on your behalf

    Once payment clears, iWishBag purchases the item from 1688.com, consolidates it at our China origin warehouse, and prepares it for international shipment.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to the Maldives

    iWishBag handles export, international transit, the Maldives customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 12-16 days from China. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why buy from 1688.com via iWishBag in the Maldives?

  • The Maldives has very few direct-shipping options for major US, UK, and Asian retailers. iWishBag is one of the few concierges serving this market.

  • iWishBag handles air-freight clearance into MLE and onward delivery to inhabited islands and resorts.

  • Quotes are calculated in USD or MVR with all duties and GST baked in.

the Maldives customs

The Maldives levies a uniform import duty rate plus GST. iWishBag includes both in your quote and handles air-freight customs clearance into Velana International.

Source: www.customs.gov.mv

About 1688.com

1688.com is Alibaba's wholesale B2B marketplace — factory-direct pricing on most categories. iWishBag forwards from 1688.com for shoppers in the Maldives who want access to its catalog without paying for an international account or a freight forwarder separately.

Popular things to buy from 1688.com for the Maldives

Popular 1688.com categories shipped to the Maldives include Electronics, Apparel and Home. iWishBag buys each order, consolidates it at our China warehouse, and ships to the Maldives with the Maldives customs duty and local import taxes folded into a single MVR (Rf) price — paid with card and delivered in about 12-16 days.

  • Electronics
  • Apparel
  • Home
  • Tools
  • Manufacturing supplies

Frequently asked questions

Does 1688.com ship directly to the Maldives?+
1688 is Chinese-language wholesale — iWishBag sources, consolidates, and verifies quality before international handoff.
How much does it cost to ship from 1688.com to the Maldives?+
Your total is the 1688.com item price plus international shipping from China, the Maldives customs duty (the rate depends on the product's HS code), and any FX — all shown up front in MVR (Rf). iWishBag calculates the exact landed cost before you pay, so there are no surprise charges at the Maldives customs. Delivery runs about 12-16 days.
What does the iWishBag quote include?+
Every iWishBag quote for the Maldives is all-inclusive: the 1688.com product price, China domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight to the Maldives, customs duty, and any FX conversion. There are no surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from 1688.com to the Maldives?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from China to the Maldives is 12-16 days from payment. Lane times vary slightly by category and the Maldives customs queue.
How is customs duty calculated for the Maldives?+
The Maldives levies a uniform import duty rate plus GST. iWishBag includes both in your quote and handles air-freight customs clearance into Velana International. (Source: www.customs.gov.mv)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in the Maldives?+
iWishBag accepts card, Airwallex (USD) — quote and payment in MVR.
Can iWishBag buy any product on 1688.com?+
iWishBag can purchase the vast majority of products on 1688.com, including Electronics, Apparel, Home, Tools, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables) are evaluated case by case.
Is iWishBag a legitimate company?+
Yes. iWishBag is operated by IWISHBAG PTE LTD (Singapore UEN 202347947E), founded in 2014 by Raunak Bohra and headquartered at 2 Venture Drive, Vision Exchange, Singapore. iWishBag has served customers across 30+ countries continuously since 2014.

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Ready to order?

Paste a 1688.com link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in MVR, and have it delivered to the Maldives in about 12-16 days.

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