Export to China
Do you need a faster, smarter way to ship goods from the UK to China?
At Freight Broker, we help businesses arrange reliable international delivery through a network of world-class carriers, with personal service tailored to your shipment, timescale, and budget.
You can expect fully trackable, tailored freight solutions that significantly reduce your transit times and delivery costs, with transparent tariffs and support when you need it.
How much does it cost to export to China?
1. Collection and delivery addresses
Costs can vary depending on the exact pickup point in the UK and the delivery location in China.
2. Parcel dimensions and weight
Weight, volumetric weight, and parcel size can affect the final price, which means a large but lightweight box can sometimes cost more to send than a smaller, heavier parcel.
3. Goods description and value
This helps determine the correct service, paperwork, and customs information.
4. Preferred transit time
Express, economy, air, and sea services all carry different costs. A small, urgent parcel sent by express courier or air freight will usually cost more than an economy service.
Any specialist requirements
High-value goods, fragile items, oversized packages, time-critical shipments, or hand-carry services may change the rate.
China also enforces a standard value-added tax (VAT) of 13% on most manufactured commercial goods. Duties, taxes, and clearance requirements may vary depending on the goods, their value, and their commodity code.
Whatever you need to send, our team is here to make sure you find the best possible courier service, with major global networks like DHL, Parcel Force, and UPS.
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How to send a parcel to China
1. Tailored routing and booking: We evaluate your consignment's volume, timeline, weight, and budget to align you with the ideal premium global carrier, whether that be air freight to China or sea freight to China.
2. Compliant documentation: Our team oversees the completion of essential commercial invoices, accurate commodity or HS codes, and necessary customs declarations, as well as making sure you have a clear goods description and details of the country of origin.
3. Collection and carrier handling: Once the service is confirmed, we will help you arrange collection from your business premises, warehouse, studio, or supplier. Make sure that your package is secure, correctly labelled, and meets the carrier’s requirements.
4. Customs clearance support: Parcels exported from the UK to China must clear customs, so we will help you verify that the shipment details are correct before shipping.
5. End-to-end tracking: From the moment your stock leaves your facility or studio, you can track your parcel via the carrier's tracking system and download proofs of delivery (PODs) directly.
Air freight to China
Transit times
Express shipments typically reach major commercial hubs such as Shanghai, Beijing, or Shenzhen within 5-10 business days.
Rates
While air transit carries a higher initial cost, our wholesale purchasing power allows us to pass considerable volume discounts directly to your business.
Sea freight to China
Transit times
Ocean freight journeys from major UK ports to Chinese maritime hubs generally take 30-45 days.
Rates
Ocean transport delivers the lowest cost per kilogram, making it ideal for maximising commercial margins on high-volume shipments.
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What can you export to China?
This includes fashion items, product samples, retail stock, e-commerce orders, documents, business supplies, and larger freight consignments.
Here is a list of prohibited/restricted items that you can’t export to China:
Prohibited/highly controlled items
- Illegal drugs and narcotics
- Counterfeit goods
- Live animals
- Weapons, firearms, and explosives
- Hazardours or combustible materials
- Cash, bullion, and negotiable items
Restricted items
- Food and drink
- Electronics and batteries
- Cosmetics and skincare products
- Medicines and healthcare products
- High-value goods
- Plants, seeds, and natural materials
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