Sourcing Custom Branded Products from China:
Costs, MOQs and Lead Times
The figures below come from orders WEWIN has handled and from manufacturer quotes verified in October 2026. WEWIN has completed 50+ sourcing orders to date.
7+ common custom product categories
| Category | Reference unit price (USD per unit) | MOQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tote bags (jute, cotton canvas, non-woven) | US$0.08–1.50 | From 500–1,000 units |
| Laptop Sleeves | US$1.16–2.34 | From 100–300 units |
| Scented Candles | US$1.69–3.20 | From 100–500 units |
| Keychains | US$0.26–1.90 | From 1–100 units |
| Laptop Bags / Briefcases | US$9.17–42.50 | From 3–200 units |
| Caps | US$1.36–5.80 | From 2–25 units |
| Stickers (custom PVC kiss-cut sticker sheets) | US$0.30–0.40 per sheet | From 600 sheets |
Ranges cover different materials and quantity tiers: the more units of the same item, the lower the unit price. Prices are the manufacturers' original prices and exclude custom logo printing, packaging, samples, shipping and taxes. Verified on 2026-10-07; we requote based on your specifications before you order. See tiered prices for each product →
Typical timelines in calendar days
| Category | Production | Total by air | Total by ocean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tote bags, laptop sleeves, scented candles, caps, stickers | About 15 days | About 22–25 days | About 55 days |
| Keychains | About 10 days | About 17–20 days | About 50 days |
| Laptop Bags / Briefcases | 15–20 days | About 22–30 days | About 55–60 days |
Shipping: 7–10 days by air, about 40 days by ocean. If you need samples, add time to make and ship them. Weather, shipping schedules and customs clearance can all affect actual delivery. WEWIN plans backward from the latest delivery date you can accept.
Two real examples
These are historical prices from actual orders, with client details removed. New orders are requoted at current prices.
Printed tote bags · A US technology company
About 3,000 black and white tote bags made over several batches. Each color needs its own printing setup, so quantity and price are calculated separately for each color and cannot be combined.
These are factory prices, excluding shipping and printing inside the bags. The client first sent a PDF mockup, but the factory needed print-ready artwork. The client's designer prepared new files, and WEWIN helped convert them to AI format before sending them to the factory.
13-inch laptop sleeves · 500 units
Sales tax and payment or bank fees do not apply to every order and depend on the client's company. When they apply, they are listed separately at the actual amount.
These are purchase funds, billed at actual cost with no markup. WEWIN's service fee is separate; see Fees.
Factories need print-ready artwork
Only what will be printed
The PDF or .ai file should contain only the artwork and text to be printed, not a mockup of the design on the product or a background.
Front and back separately
If the front and back designs differ, provide separate files.
State the actual size
Give the actual print size and position of each design, and specify separately for each product color.
From request to shipment
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