Documents
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Importer EORI details
- Licences for controlled goods
Destination hub
China → United Kingdom
Freight from China into the United Kingdom with import declarations, commodity-code checks and nationwide delivery coordination.
Typical transit 28–38 days by sea
Ports served
- Felixstowe
- Southampton
- London Gateway
Typical transit: 28–38 days by sea
Local expertise
- UK customs declarations
- EORI readiness
- VAT and duty planning
- Nationwide delivery
Import planning
Requirements for United Kingdom
Customs
- Confirm commodity code and origin
- Check importer EORI before departure
- Plan import VAT and customs duty
- Retain valuation and purchase records
Quarantine
- Declare plant, food and animal products
- Use compliant timber packaging
- Clean used machinery before shipment
- Check product-specific border controls
Before cargo leaves China
Confirm importer-of-record details
Use precise goods descriptions
Check product standards and markings
Book final-mile delivery requirements
Services to United Kingdom
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