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Shipping from China to the UK

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We make shipping from China to the UK simple and business-friendly. Whether you’re restocking inventory, sourcing goods for resale, or shipping OEM/ODM items, our flexible air and sea options, combined with door-to-door delivery, take the stress off your shoulders.

Air Shipping to the UK #

Delivery Timeline: 5–10 days
Minimum Weight: 21kg
Shipping Type: DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
Average Cost: ~£6–£7 per kg (varies by category and location).

Features:

  • Door-to-door delivery across the UK
  • Full customs clearance is handled by us
  • DDP pricing – no hidden fees or surprises
  • Tracking from seller to your UK address
  • Amazon FBA-compliant packaging is available.

Volumetric Weight – What You Need to Know
Air freight charges are based on volumetric weight. The higher value between actual weight and volume weight determines the billable weight.

Formula:
(Length × Width × Height in cm) ÷ 6000

We recommend packaging goods in our standard 21kg boxes, optimized for both cost-efficiency and air cargo restrictions.

Sea Shipping to the UK #

Delivery Timeline: 45–50 days
Shipping Unit: Charged by CBM (Cubic Meter)
Best for: Large orders, bulk goods, furniture, non-urgent items

Features:

  • Free consolidation & repacking
  • Low-cost shipping for large volumes
  • Full tracking and online updates
  • Customs and VAT handled for you

We Handle All Customs & VAT #

The UK has strict import rules and VAT requirements. That’s why we:

  • Provide accurate customs documentation
  • Declare goods properly to avoid penalties
  • Handle VAT and duties under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)

You won’t need to worry about customs delays or surprise charges.

What Can Be Shipped? #

Normal Goods: Clothing, electronics accessories, shoes, toys, small appliances
Sensitive Goods: Items with batteries, liquids, powder, or branded packaging (upon request)
Not Allowed: Prohibited or counterfeit goods, drugs, weapons, etc.

Tracking Status Flow #

  • Your shipment progress will reflect these statuses:
  • Ready for Shipment
  • Booked for Loading
  • Loaded
  • China Mainland Customs Inspection
  • Shipped
  • Customs Clearance
  • Delivered
  • Track everything online via your dashboard.
Type of Goods Average Cost Delivery Time Method Service
Normal Air Cargo ~£6–£7/kg 5–10 days Air Freight Door-to-Door (DDP)
Sea Freight CBM-Based 45–50 days Ocean Freight Door-to-Door (DDP)
Amazon FBA Goods Custom Quote 5–10 days Air Freight FBA Ready

Questions?

Not sure which method suits your needs best? Our team is ready to guide you in real time. Message us through your dashboard or contact support via WhatsApp.

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