Step-by-Step

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Install Dropast Chrome Extension

Add the Dropast Extension — your gateway to millions of products across Taobao, Tmall, and 1688.

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Import Products

Explore vast catalogs, then import directly into your Dropast account with a single click.

03

Export Products

Customize titles, pricing, categories, variants, and images — then push products live to your store in seconds.

How to Import Products from Chinese Marketplaces

Dropast connects through official APIs to Taobao, Tmall and 1688 for speed and accuracy, and automatically switches to scraping when needed—guaranteeing uninterrupted, complete data collection.

Download Chrome Extension

1. Install & Connect the Chrome Extension

Kick off your workflow by installing the Dropast Chrome Extension from the Chrome Web Store—your key to smoothly importing products from Taobao, Tmall, and 1688. Once added, this extension serves as your direct bridge to these Chinese marketplaces.

2. Import & Retrieve Product Data

With the extension in place, you can import products titles, variants, prices and images directly from Taobao, Tmall or 1688 to your Dropast account.

3. Export to Your Store (Single or Bulk)

Once products are in your Dropast account, exporting them to Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, or Prestashop is quick and simple. Edit product details as needed, then send them to your store with a click. Need to move more at once? Use the Bulk Export feature to push multiple products simultaneously.

The Best Alternative to Importify, Taocarts & Buckydrop

While Importify facilitates the importation of products from Taobao, Tmall and 1688, it does not address international shipping and provides no fulfillment solutions.

Dropast offers a comprehensive alternative, enabling you to not only import products from Taobao, Tmall and 1688 but also seamlessly integrate with our fulfillment center.

This integration ensures that when your store receives an order, Dropast processes the purchase and ships the product directly to your customer, fully streamlining your dropshipping operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there a free trial?
Yes, Dropast provides a 7-day free trial.
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Is it mandatory to connect a store to Dropast to use the Chrome extension?
Yes, a connected store is required to use the Dropast Chrome extension.
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From which marketplaces can products be imported?
Products can be imported from Taobao, Tmall, and 1688.
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Is importing quick and easy?
Yes, importing takes just a few clicks and a few seconds.
05
Are texts translated from Chinese to my preferred language during importing?
Yes, the text is translated automatically.
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Are there any product importing limitations?
It is forbidden to import counterfeit or illegal products.