One Agent for Every European Market

Europe is diverse: EU 27 (harmonised CE, 19%–25% VAT), UK (post-Brexit GB-EORI, 20% VAT), Nordics (Norway NO, Sweden SE VAT thresholds), Switzerland CH (separate CH-EORI and customs), Türkiye, the Balkans (RS, HR, BA, ME, MK, AL), and CIS countries (KZ, RU, UZ, AM, GE, AZ). Each has its own customs rules, VAT rate, currency, and product certification. We know them all, because we ship to 40+ European countries every month.

Whichever European country you are importing into, we: (1) find the best genuine Chinese source factory at the best price, (2) do AQL 2.5/4.0 pre-shipment QC, (3) arrange the optimal shipping mode — sea freight, China-Europe block-train railway (Horgos/Alashankou border), or air freight — and (4) deliver full DDP to your door or warehouse, with every cost item visible in writing BEFORE you pay anything.

Shipping Ranges & Typical ETAs — Europe (EU 27 + UK + Norway + Switzerland + Türkiye + Balkans + Caucasus + Central Asia)

Shipping Method Rate Range (Indicative Only) Average Door-to-Door ETA
Air Freight (Standard Economy) $4.00 – $9.00 USD / kg 7–15 business days
Sea Freight LCL (Less-than-Container Load) $40 – $85 USD / CBM 28–45 calendar days (EU main ports)
Express Courier DHL / FedEx / UPS 5.0 – 13.0 USD / kg 3 – 7 business days
China–Europe Railway (if applicable for destination) From ~2.50 USD / kg equivalent (groupage) 18 – 28 calendar days
Full DDP — Duty + VAT/Taxes + Final Mile (when quoted) Included in your written DDP quote (see DDP breakdown below). Freight + Duty + VAT/Taxes + Clearance + Final‑mile.

China origin: Yiwu or Ningbo/Shanghai port. Domestic China trucking from supplier to port is already absorbed in our groupage fee for LCL.

Typical MOQ & Sourcing Fee Bands

Minimum Order Quantities
  • Off-the-shelf Yiwu goods: 20 – 200 pcs / SKU
  • 1688 / B2B in-stock: 2 – 50 pcs / SKU
  • OEM private label: 300 – 2,000 pcs / SKU (MOQ varies by category)
  • ODM new molds: 500 – 5,000 pcs / SKU
  • Below‑MOQ micro‑orders still possible at +10–30% per‑unit premium.
Yeatru Sourcing Fee (Transparent)
  • Bulk orders > $5,000: 3% of ex‑factory value
  • Trial orders $500 – $4,999: 5% of ex‑factory value
  • Micro orders < $500: min $50 or 8% (whichever lower)
  • 1st‑order PROMO: Blind‑sourcing / photo‑sourcing fee WAIVED for qualifying new sellers
  • No hidden fees. QC, supplier search, price neg, & 60‑day warehouse FREE.

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) — What Is & Is NOT Included

When we provide a written DDP quote specific to your product, destination and weight, the total price explicitly INCLUDES the following 6 items:

Included in DDP
  1. International freight (air / sea / rail / express)
  2. China export customs clearance + export permits (per HS)
  3. Destination country import customs clearance filing
  4. Destination import duty (per applicable HS schedule)
  5. Destination VAT / GST / Sales tax
  6. Final‑mile delivery to the buyer's exact door address
EXCLUDED Unless Stated
  • Storage / warehousing fees after destination delivery
  • Demurrage beyond carrier free‑days
  • Product compliance certs (CE, UKCA, FCC, FDA, RoHS, SASO, SFDA, UKCA, CCC, Halal…)
  • Bonded‑warehouse deferment, VAT‑ID rep fees, importer‑of‑record setup
  • Returns, re‑shipments or reverse logistics
Specific Market Prep Capabilities
  • Amazon EU Pan-EU FBA prep (all 9 FBA marketplaces supported)
  • CE / UKCA / RoHS / REACH / WEEE coordination at cost
  • China-Europe Railway (Yiwu → Duisburg / Hamburg / Łódź / Budapest)
  • DDP to home, shop, or 3PL in all 40+ European countries
Destination Customs & Tax — Europe (EU 27 + UK + Norway + Switzerland + Türkiye + Balkans + Caucasus + Central Asia)

For EU DDP: duties and VAT rates vary by destination member state (VAT 17%–27%). DDP pricing includes Customs Duty + Import VAT based on the declared CIF value, local clearance, and final-mile courier. For non-EU Europe (CH, NO, TR, BA, RS, CIS, etc.) we prepare the specific local customs regime (CH EORI, NO VAT OSS, TR TÜRKVAT, RU EAEU CU Declaration) separately — always confirmed in writing with your DDP quote.

Success Case Study — LED RGB Desk Lamps · Nordic B2C DTC Brand (Sweden)

REAL CLIENT · H2‑2024 / H1‑2025

LED RGB Desk Lamps · Nordic B2C DTC Brand (Sweden)

A Swedish home-lighting DTC brand was sourcing LED desk lamps from Shenzhen through a distributor at €12/unit, who refused to put their brand on 500-unit small orders. We found the actual Ningbo OEM factory, negotiated 500 pcs custom OEM (laser-engraved Swedish brand + custom Swedish-language manual) for €3.10/pc. Rail freight DDP via Yiwu → Duisburg + final-mile trucking: €4.95/pc landed. They used the €7.05/unit savings to run a full Meta + Blocket campaign. 12-month reorder value: €218,000.

  • Unit Cost
    28% – 61% lower landed vs prior supplier
  • Defect Rate
    0.3% – 1.0% (QC pass‑through)
  • Reorder Run Rate
    4x – 15x after 1st successful order

Frequently Asked Questions — Europe (EU 27 + UK + Norway + Switzerland + Türkiye + Balkans + Caucasus + Central Asia)

Yes. The China–Europe Railway corridor (Yiwu → Horgos/Alashankou border → Duisburg/Hamburg/Łódź/Budapest/Málaga) is often 30%–50% cheaper than air freight and 10–15 days faster than sea freight for European destinations. Typical door-to-door: 18–28 calendar days. We book with Maersk, COSCO, and DB cargo rail partners. Full DDP service available on rail: customs clearance + EU VAT + duty + final-mile all included.

Yes. We only quote factories that hold the relevant compliance certificates (CE, LVD, EMC, RoHS, REACH, GPSR as required). If a fresh certificate is required for your SKU (e.g., first-time private label), we coordinate with SGS/TÜV/Intertek partner labs at cost — original lab invoice, zero markup. The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is issued in your brand's name, kept on file permanently, and copies sent with every shipment.

Yes. Individual / private-person buyers across Europe can start with 50–200 pcs trial order shipped DDP door-to-door to their home address via DHL, DPD, GLS, DHL Parcel, PostNL, or local courier. We do not require you to have a registered business or EU EORI for small sample orders — we explain importer-of-record options before you commit.

Sourcing Solutions for Other Markets

We serve 50+ countries worldwide. Explore our market-specific sourcing guides:

Ready to Start Your First Sourcing Project?

Send us your product photo, 1688 link, competitor listing, or hand‑drawn sketch. We typically respond within 2 business hours (Mon–Fri China time) with MOQ, unit price, and shipping estimate — all transparent, itemised, no hidden fees.

  • Individual sellers welcome
  • 50% deposit only
  • Balance after QC approval

Why Yeatru Sourcing

  • 14+ yrs combined Yiwu sourcing team
  • 75,000+ audited supplier network
  • 200+ verified clients · 50+ countries
  • 98% satisfaction · 4.9/5 aggregate rating
  • Registered Chinese company with Import/Export license
  • Verified Alibaba Gold Supplier
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