1688 Warehouse Repacking Instructions for Mixed Orders
Tell the warehouse what to retain, separate and relabel when repacking 1688 cartons, and review a before-and-after carton record.
What should a warehouse repacking request specify?
For each carton, list what to keep, what may be removed and what must stay separate. If 3 incoming cartons become 2 packed cartons, ask for a contents map and fresh measurements for both new boxes.
Approve removal of packaging by layer
Distinguish the domestic shipping carton, the retail box and any internal protection. Authorizing removal of the outer courier carton leaves the retail boxes and inserts in place unless you also approve changing those layers. Call out barcodes, batch IDs, warranty cards or protective inserts that must be preserved.
Tell the warehouse whether it can mix SKUs or suppliers in a new box and whether the goods need dividers. When a target size or weight matters, specify units and ask the team to check feasibility before work starts.
Keep incompatible goods separate
A heavy metal item can damage a lightweight retail box inside the same carton if the contents shift. Ask for separate cartons or a protection plan that fits the goods. UPS packaging guidance calls for appropriate cushioning and a rigid box suited to the load. Check the actual carrier and warehouse requirements before approving the pack.
Worked example: protect retail packs while removing excess outer cartons
In this example, A1 holds 12 boxed mugs, B1 holds 24 pouches and C1 holds 6 metal stands. The buyer asks the warehouse to keep the mug retail boxes and inserts, remove the domestic outers where feasible, and keep the stands away from the mugs. The approved plan uses OUT-01 for the mugs and OUT-02 for the bagged pouches and separately protected stands, subject to the warehouse confirming that OUT-02 can keep those contents from shifting.
The contents map reads OUT-01 ← A1 (12 mugs), OUT-02 ← B1 (24 pouches) + C1 (6 stands). Capture new outside dimensions and gross weights after sealing. Keep the old carton photos and the new carton list together if a discrepancy later needs tracing.
Approve extra work before packing starts
Under the published JTLGO schedule, a basic quantity count is USD 0.10 per piece and detailed SKU verification is USD 0.15 per piece, each with a USD 5 minimum. Detailed inspection photos are USD 1.50 each. Customer-requested repacking after the initial pack is listed at USD 3 per carton. Give the warehouse a carton-by-carton list of checks and packing changes so it can confirm which charges apply before work begins.
Review the output and the handling charge
Confirm carton IDs, contents, total pieces where counted, measured gross weight, outside dimensions and any exception before authorizing release. JTLGO separates physical unpacking, packing materials and some customer-requested repacking in its public charge sheet. Ask which lines apply to your specific plan before approving changes, especially after the first pack is complete.
Common questions
Should I ask the warehouse to remove all supplier packaging?
Specify the layers the team may remove. Keep any protective or retail packaging that your product, customer or downstream receiver requires.
How do I make sure cartons stay traceable after repacking?
Assign a new ID to each final carton and record which incoming carton and SKU went into it. Keep the previous ID visible in the paperwork and photo record.
Can the warehouse guarantee a target carton size before unpacking?
Ask the warehouse to check compatibility, protection and the available carton sizes first. Use dimensions measured after the final pack for the release record.