Rongqi

Importing from Rongqi to the UK

Rongqi Port, located in the Shunde district of Foshan, Guangdong, China, serves as a crucial hub within the Pearl River Delta region.

The port mainly handles cargo such as coal, non-metallic ore, and grain. It plays a significant role in facilitating the movement of these goods within the region's robust industrial landscape.

It serves key districts, such as the Shunde (known for its manufacturing of furniture and home appliances), Nanhai (specialising in the production of machinery and electronics) and Gaoming (an area that focuses on chemical and light industries).

What are FOB and EXW terms?

UK importers from Rongqi Port must choose between FOB and EXW Incoterms.

1. FOB (Free On Board)
   In the FOB Incoterm, the seller delivers the goods to the nearest port and handles all costs and risks until the goods are loaded onto the shipping vessel. Once the goods are on board, the buyer takes over responsibility. You are then accountable for transporting the goods from the port of shipment to your final destination, customs clearance, and any related fees.

2. EXW (Ex Works)
   The EXW term places minimal responsibility on the seller, who only needs to make the goods available at their premises, such as a warehouse or factory. As the buyer, you are fully responsible for loading the goods and managing all transportation aspects, including export and import procedures, customs clearances, and transit insurance.

Sea Freight service options from Qingdao to the UK

When importing goods by sea from Rongqi to the UK, shippers have two main options: Full Container Load (FCL) shipping allows one shipper exclusive use of a container, facilitating secure transport of large or numerous items. Less-than-container load (LCL) shipping lets shippers with smaller volumes share container space cost-effectively.

Do you need an export licence?

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has organised goods into three categories: approved goods that are automatically licensed, restricted goods that require a licence, and forbidden goods. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues export licences detailing the exporter, buyer, cargo, value, and transportation method. To export restricted goods, foreign trade companies in China exporting to their UK subsidiaries must obtain an export licence. However, trading under Free on Board terms with a supplier waives the licence requirement.

What documents do I need to clear customs?

To ensure goods shipped from Rongqi Port arrive safely in the UK, businesses must prepare key documentation, including: a Bill of Lading (BL); Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number; commercial invoice; packing list; and import licence, if required.