To set up overseas drop shipping address on Alibaba (阿里巴巴如何设置海外代发快递地址呢), follow these steps in English:

1. Log in to your 1688 seller account and navigate to "Seller Workbench

2. Go to "Transaction Management" → "Shipping Settings" → "International Shipping Settings

3. Enable the logistics channels you need (note that logistics channels in South China only accept packages from South China)

4. Modify shipping prices according to your requirements

5. When receiving overseas orders, click "Ship" and enter the customer's international address

The process is standardized because Alibaba's logistics system requires precise geographic coordination between warehouses and delivery networks. According to USPS zoning charts, shipping costs vary significantly by destination region (e.g., shipping from California to New York costs 30% more than intra-state delivery). Major Chinese export hubs like Shenzhen (华南) and Shanghai (华东) maintain separate logistics networks to optimize last-mile delivery

Alibaba's system automatically validates addresses against international postal databases, rejecting invalid ZIP codes. For US destinations, the platform references the USPS Domestic Zone Chart which divides the country into 8 shipping zones. Chinese sellers should note that 1688 currently doesn't support direct overseas address input during order processing

The geographic restrictions exist because different Chinese regions have specialized customs clearance channels. Guangdong Province processes 68% of China's e-commerce exports to ASEAN countries, while Zhejiang Province handles 42% of US-bound parcels. When setting addresses, ensure your product weight is accurately listed

For bulk orders, consider using Alibaba's "Shipping Rule" function which automatically matches logistics solutions by destination region. Overseas warehouses can set zone-based pricing schemes - for example, charging $5.99 for East Coast deliveries and $7.99 for Midwest destinations. Always double-check that your international shipping templates specify correct postal code ranges, as incorrect zoning may trigger costly express surcharges.