How do I ship from China to UK?

It depends on which shipping mode you use. Shipping express can take as few as 5-4 days – but express is the most expensive mode, and is not suitable for large shipments. Air freight shipping will take about 6-16 days. Sea freight shipping takes 46-50 days, but is the most affordable if you can wait.

How do goods from China get to the UK?

Ocean freight is the most economical way to ship cargo globally. Hence, it is the most common transportation mode used by businesses with goods to import from China to the United Kingdom. Sea freight is transported from port to port using a variety of methods.

How do I import from China to UK?

1. 1) Use the correct commodity code.
2. 2) Pay the required rate of VAT.
3. 3) Register with the CHIEF system to declare your goods.
4. 4) Pay any duty required.
5. 5) Check your goods aren’t banned from being imported from China to the UK or require an import licence.

How do I arrange shipping from China?

Importing from China: A Step by Step Guide

1. Identify your import rights.
2. Identify the goods you want to import.
3. Ensure the goods you wish to import are permitted into your country.
4. Classify your goods and calculate the landed cost.
5. Find your supplier in China and place an order.
6. Arrange your cargo transport.

Why is shipping from China to UK so expensive?

The cost increase can be attributed to numerous factors, but none more so than the impact of Covid-19 on the shipping industry and a mismatch between the timing of lockdowns around the world. In both the US and the EU, lockdown resulted in higher demand for consumer goods manufactured in China.

How long does a ship take from China to the UK?

around 3 to 5 days
Most shipping companies will deliver from China to the UK in around 3 to 5 days, with delivery unlikely to take longer than 9 days with any courier.

Do packages from China go through UK customs?

Typically, it takes around 28-30 days port/port from China to Felixstowe or Southampton. On arrival to the UK the container will then be discharged from the container ship and wait for UK customs approval. After approval, the container will go to a warehouse and be unloaded.

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container from China to UK?

International Container Shipping Costs and Rates 2021. The cost of shipping a container internationally can range widely and it depends on a number of factors. As a rough estimate, it should cost somewhere between £1,000 (GBP) and £5,000 (GBP) to ship a 20ft container from one country to another.

Does Alibaba ship to UK?

Alibaba is classed as the Amazon of the Far East, only much cheaper – as it’s wholesale! With this is mind, many people across the UK are using the Alibaba website to source products, drop ship them to the UK and sell on Amazon UK, ebay or their own websites, or even all three.

Does Alibaba arrange shipping?

The best way to place a first-time order from Alibaba or China is to ask the supplier to arrange for the shipping and add the invoice cost. The supplier will likely use methods such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL to ship your products.