Q-depot vs Peacock Beauty Wholesale: Which Suits US Resellers?

Is Q-depot or Peacock Beauty Wholesale better for a US K-beauty reseller? At first glance the two look alike: both sell Korean skincare and makeup in bulk, both ship from Korea, and both work with small and mid-size resellers. The differences show up in minimums, customs and paperwork, which is where most first wholesale orders go wrong.

Everything below about Q-depot comes from Q-depot's own website as of October 20, 2026. Policies change, so check their current pages before you order. If you are still building your supplier shortlist, start with our 8 questions to ask a K-beauty supplier.

Q-depot vs Peacock at a glance

• Minimum order: Q-depot lists a minimum order amount of $500. Peacock's minimum order value is $300.
• Catalog: Q-depot says it carries 500+ brands, including Japanese cosmetics. Peacock focuses on Korean beauty, shipped from the brands' country of origin.
• Speed: Q-depot says most orders are ready within 1 to 2 weeks, with some in-stock items shipping in 48 hours. Peacock's typical lead time is 14 days.
• Customs for US orders: Q-depot's customs page lists 17 countries it handles door to door, and the US is not one of them. Peacock offers DDP shipping for US orders, so duties are handled before the boxes reach you.
• Documents: Q-depot lists a commercial invoice and packing list, a certificate of origin for a $20 fee, and MSDS for selected products. Peacock includes 7+ documents with every order, including the invoice, certificate of authenticity, certificate of origin and MSDS.
• Returns: Peacock has a 14-day damage and return policy. We could not find a published return policy on Q-depot's wholesale pages.

Where Q-depot is the stronger choice

If you want one supplier for both Korean and Japanese brands, Q-depot's range is a real advantage. Its 48-hour dispatch on in-stock items also helps when you need a fast restock of a single product. It has been selling online for many years and lists a large international customer base, so it is a known name in the category.

Where Peacock is the stronger choice

For a US reseller, an order is only as good as its paperwork. Peacock's $300 minimum makes a first order easier to test, and every order arrives with the documents that marketplaces and customs brokers ask for. You can check them on our Verify Documents page. With DDP shipping for US orders, duties are settled up front instead of on your doorstep, and the 14-day damage and return window gives you a clear path if a carton arrives crushed or short.

The customs question US buyers should ask any supplier

Q-depot's customs page explains how it handles countries outside its door-to-door list. In its own words: "if your parcel is worth $2000 or more, we'll declare it as less than $100." It adds that "you may request that we declare the correct amount," and describes sending cartons "on different days or to different recipients."

For a US business, the importer is responsible for declaring the real value of the goods it brings in. A shipment declared below its value can be held, re-valued or penalized, and it leaves you without a clean paper trail for your own accounts. Whichever supplier you choose, ask for the correct value on the invoice and keep a copy with your records.

Which should you pick?

Choose Q-depot if catalog size and Japanese brands matter most and you are comfortable managing customs yourself. Choose Peacock if you want a lower minimum, DDP shipping, full documents and a clear return policy. Many resellers place a small test order with two suppliers and compare how the boxes, labels and paperwork arrive before committing.

You can browse every brand we carry on our brands page, and the answers to common ordering questions are on our FAQ.