What people mean by a DHgate spreadsheet
"DHgate spreadsheet" is by far the biggest platform search in this niche: around 17,300 searches a month worldwide in our September keyword data, more than five times Hacoo. The term covers a simple thing. Someone collects DHgate product links, sorts them by category, adds a price and maybe a photo, and shares the list. Google's suggestions show how people look for these lists: by format (google docs, linktree), by audience (men, women, clothing), by place (europe) and by year.
The key difference from the Usfans sheets on the rest of this site is that DHgate is a marketplace that ships abroad. You open a DHgate link, pay DHgate, and a seller in China posts the parcel to your address. No agent, no warehouse photos, no second shipment.
A DHgate sheet is a shopping list for a direct marketplace, not an agent sheet.
Google Docs, Linktree and Reddit: how the lists are shared
Most lists live in a Google Docs or Google Sheets file because it's free, easy to update and opens on any phone. Creators on TikTok and Instagram usually point to that file from a Linktree page in their bio, which is why "dhgate spreadsheet linktree" shows up in autocomplete in Spain and France. Reddit threads collect and rate these files, and they're where dead links get reported first.
| Where you find it | What it usually is | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Google Docs / Sheets link | The list itself, with tabs per category | Edited by one person; links can be replaced at any time |
| Linktree in a creator's bio | A page of buttons, one of them the sheet | Other buttons may be paid promotions or invite codes |
| Reddit post or comment | A shared sheet plus buyer comments | Comments age fast; check the post date |
| Website calling itself a DHgate sheet | A copy of a public list with ads | Redirect links that add tracking or a different seller |
Whatever the format, the sheet is only a pointer. The listing on DHgate is what you're buying from, so read the listing's own photos, size chart, seller rating and "ships from" field before paying. If a sheet sends you through a short link, check that you land on dhgate.com and not on a copy of it; the same habit protects Usfans buyers, as our real-site vs clone check explains.
Trust the listing on dhgate.com, not the sheet that pointed to it.
Clothing, men's and women's sheets
Clothing is the largest category in autocomplete, followed by men's and women's splits. Sizing is where these orders go wrong. DHgate sellers mostly use Chinese sizing, which runs one or two sizes smaller than US and EU labels for many items, and listings often reuse photos from other shops. Read the measurement chart in centimetres, compare it with a garment you own, and look for buyer photos in the reviews rather than the seller's studio pictures.
- Hoodies and jackets: compare chest width and sleeve length; shoulder seams tell you more than the letter size.
- Trousers: waist and inseam in centimetres; elastic waists hide a lot of variation.
- Women's sets and dresses: bust, waist and length; fabric descriptions are often generic, so reviews matter more.
- Shoes: foot length in millimetres beats any size label. Our shoe sizing notes for Usfans buyers apply to DHgate listings too.
Measure, compare, then pick the size; never trust the letter alone.
Shipping a DHgate order to Europe
European buyers search "dhgate spreadsheet europe" for a reason: the rules changed in 2026. Since 1 July 2026, parcels worth up to €150 sent to EU consumers pay a temporary €3 customs duty for each different item category, on top of import VAT from the first euro. A parcel with a hoodie and a pair of trainers counts as two categories, so €6, whatever the price. The European Commission has also set an EU handling fee of €2 per item, due to start by November 2026 if the Parliament and Council don't object.
| Destination | VAT | Duty on parcels up to €150 | Country guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 21% | €3 per item category | Madrid |
| France | 20% | €3 per item category | Paris |
| Germany | 19% | €3 per item category | Berlin |
| Italy | 22% | €3 per item category | Rome |
Some DHgate listings advertise stock in a local warehouse. Those items avoid the import step entirely, but the choice and prices are narrower; check the "ships from" field and the delivery estimate on the listing itself. For China-shipped items, independent reviews report two to six weeks on economy services and about five to ten days on paid express couriers.
In the EU, add VAT plus €3 for each kind of item, and expect weeks on economy.
US buyers since de minimis ended
The US suspended duty-free entry for low-value parcels from China in May 2025 and for all countries that August. A presidential order kept the suspension in place in February 2026, and CBP wrote it into regulation in June 2026, with a new postal entry process from 24 July. In practice, every DHgate parcel to the US now pays duty, collected either at checkout or by the carrier at delivery. Read the checkout page for words like "duties included" before you pay; if they're missing, expect a bill from the courier. Our New York shipping guide covers duties-paid lines in more detail.
US parcels pay duty now; know whether checkout already included it.
Escrow and disputes
DHgate holds your payment in escrow and releases it to the seller when you confirm delivery or when the protection window closes. That's your main safety net, so keep every message on the platform and pay only through DHgate's own checkout; a seller who asks you to pay by bank transfer or a messaging app is asking you to leave that protection behind. Check the protection countdown on your order page as soon as the parcel arrives, because reviewers note that the window is shorter than many buyers assume. Independent reviews also point out that DHgate has appeared on the US Trade Representative's list of notorious markets, so listings that use well-known brand names can be seized at customs, and escrow won't refund a seizure.
Escrow protects payment and delivery; it does not protect seized goods.
DHgate or Usfans for a find on your list?
Many items on DHgate sheets also sit on Taobao or Weidian, often from the same factories. When that's the case, the choice is about how you want to buy, not which site is "better".
| Question | DHgate | Usfans |
|---|---|---|
| Who ships to you? | The seller, directly | Usfans, from its warehouse |
| Photos before shipping? | No | 3–5 free QC photos per item, per usfans.com |
| Combining several shops | One parcel per seller | One parcel, 90 days of free storage |
| Payment protection | DHgate escrow | Agent account plus your card or PayPal |
| Best for | One or two items from one seller | Several items, or anything you want to inspect first |
If you'd rather route a find through Usfans, look for the same product on Taobao or Weidian and paste that link into usfans.com; the Usfans link helper cleans up marketplace links first, and the shipping estimator shows whether one combined parcel beats several DHgate parcels.
Single item, one seller: DHgate. Several items you want photographed: Usfans.
FAQ
Do I need an agent like Usfans for DHgate?
No. DHgate is a marketplace that ships to you directly, with its own checkout and escrow. Agents such as Usfans are for Taobao, Weidian and 1688, which don't ship abroad.
Where do DHgate spreadsheets come from?
Mostly from creators who share a Google Docs or Google Sheets file, often linked from a Linktree or a Reddit post. Nobody at DHgate checks them, so links can be dead or swapped.
Is DHgate cheaper than ordering through Usfans?
For a single small item it can be, because there is no agent step or second shipment. For several items, an agent that combines them into one parcel often costs less per item.
What extra costs apply to a DHgate parcel to Europe?
VAT at your country's rate, and since 1 July 2026 a €3 EU duty for each item category in parcels up to €150. An EU handling fee is also due to start by November 2026.
Can I resell what I buy on DHgate?
Reselling goods that carry someone else's trademark without permission is illegal in most countries, and customs can seize them. This site doesn't cover reselling.