How do I place a Trade Assurance order?
Both you and your supplier can place Trade Assurance order. Please find below methods of placing order by yourself.
Method 1:
1. Find the product or supplier that supports Trade Assurance service at Alibaba.com.
1. Find the product or supplier that supports Trade Assurance service at Alibaba.com.
2. Click 'Start Order' on the product detail page or at supplier's minisite.
Method 2:
Click 'Order with Trade Assurance' on Alibaba.com homepage and place order. 
In this way, you could choose to Add Products or Add Contract directly.
Method 3:
Go to Orders—All Orders, and click Draft Trade Assurance Order.
In this way, you could also choose to Add Products or Add Contract directly.
After submission, the order status will be Waiting for supplier to confirm order. And you can only make the payment after their confirmation.
You could manage your order on Order Management page.
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