# 1688 Cross-border Image Search API

> Find 1688 cross-border products that match an image URL, with translated titles, sorting and sourcing filters such as dropshipping, factory and verified supplier.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/1688/search/cross-border-by-image
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/1688/search/cross-border-by-image/docs

## Facts

- Provider: 1688
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/search/cross-border-by-image`
- Price: $0.01 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, 1688, ecommerce
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/search/cross-border-by-image` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `imgUrl` | string | yes |  |
| `language` | string | no | en, zh, ru, th, pt, es, tr, vi, ja, ko |
| `page` | integer | no |  |
| `pageSize` | integer | no |  |
| `sort` | string | no | default, sales, price_up, price_down |
| `priceStart` | string | no |  |
| `priceEnd` | string | no |  |
| `supportDropshipping` | boolean | no |  |
| `isFactory` | boolean | no |  |
| `verifiedSupplier` | boolean | no |  |
| `freeShipping` | boolean | no |  |
| `newArrival` | boolean | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the 1688 Cross-border Image Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/search/cross-border-by-image with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the 1688 Cross-border Image Search API cost?

$0.01 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

### What parameters does the 1688 Cross-border Image Search API accept?

Required: imgUrl (string). Optional: language (one of en, zh, ru, th, pt, es, tr, vi, ja, ko), page (integer), pageSize (integer), sort (one of default, sales, price_up, price_down), priceStart (string) and priceEnd (string) and 5 more. The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the 1688 Cross-border Image Search API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a 1688 developer account or API key?

No. 1688 Cross-border Image Search runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for 1688 API access separately.

## README

### 1688 Cross-border Image Search API

Find 1688 cross-border products that match an image URL, with translated titles, sorting and sourcing filters such as dropshipping, factory and verified supplier.

The result is returned in `outputs[0].data` in the platform's original structure.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/search/cross-border-by-image" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"imgUrl": "https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/O1CN01Zb1jbH1Bs2wE7Uu3W_!!2215541593486-0-cib.jpg"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `imgUrl` | string | Yes | Image URL or image reference returned by Image Conversion. Convert external images for the selected search target before searching. |
| `language` | string | No | Output language. |
| `page` | integer | No | Page number, starting at 1. |
| `pageSize` | integer | No | Number of items requested per page. The returned count may differ. |
| `sort` | string | No | Product sort order. |
| `priceStart` | string | No | Minimum price filter in CNY. |
| `priceEnd` | string | No | Maximum price filter in CNY. |
| `supportDropshipping` | boolean | No | Filter for support for dropshipping. |
| `isFactory` | boolean | No | Filter by factory status. |
| `verifiedSupplier` | boolean | No | Filter for verified sellers. |
| `freeShipping` | boolean | No | Filter for free shipping. |
| `newArrival` | boolean | No | Filter for new products. |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls and empty results are not charged.