Post-Brexit China → UK Import Simplified

After Brexit the rules for importing goods from China into the United Kingdom changed significantly. Every commercial shipment now requires an EORI number starting with GB (or XI for Northern Ireland), formal customs declaration, VAT (usually 20% on CIF + duty), and may require UKCA marking for regulated products. We handle all of this for you, including preparing the commercial invoice, UK customs entry, and VAT-deferment-friendly shipping where your EORI allows.

Send us your product photos, links, or sketches — we search 1688, Yiwu International Trade City, and our 75,000+ audited factory network to find the best source at the best price. MOQs start from just 50–200 pcs for off-the-shelf consumer goods.

Shipping Ranges & Typical ETAs — United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Shipping Method Rate Range (Indicative Only) Average Door-to-Door ETA
Air Freight (Standard Economy) $4.00 – $9.00 USD / kg 7–14 business days
Sea Freight LCL (Less-than-Container Load) $40 – $80 USD / CBM 28–40 calendar days (Southampton / Felixstowe / London Gateway)
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 UK FBA prep: FNSKU labels + polybags + suffocation warnings
  • Can ship LTL to LTN4 / LBA4 / BHX2 / MAN1 / MMU1 or any 3PL
  • UKCA marking coordination available for electrical, toys, PPE, cosmetics
  • Full DDP to home address, shop, or warehouse — no surprise bills
Destination Customs & Tax — United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

For UK imports: You will need a GB EORI number (freely obtainable from HMRC in ~1 week). Shipments valued ≤ £135 are handled via IOSS (we can advise). Shipments > £135 require formal customs entry; VAT at 20% is payable at import unless you use a deferment account. We will itemise VAT, Duty, Customs Clearance, and UK final-mile in your written DDP quote.

Success Case Study — TikTok Shop Beauty Tools · UK Seller

REAL CLIENT · H2‑2024 / H1‑2025

TikTok Shop Beauty Tools · UK Seller

A 27-year-old TikTok Shop UK owner wanted 800 jade rollers. Previous agent in Guangzhou charged £4.30 landed/unit with frequent breakages. We found the same factory direct in Yiwu at £0.85 ex-factory. Landed cost after air freight + UK duty + 20% VAT + final-mile: £2.02/unit. We also added bubble wrap + drop test QC. Breakage rate dropped from 11% to 0.3%. 4th reorder: 6,000 units.

  • 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 — United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

For small test orders (≤ £135 shipped via IOSS DDP) an EORI is not strictly required. For larger orders shipped via sea freight or standard air freight, a GB EORI from HMRC is required. It is free and typically issued in 1–3 working days. We can send you the step-by-step application guide before you order.

For regulated products (toys, electronics, personal protective equipment, cosmetics, food contact) we coordinate with factories to apply the correct UKCA / CE marking and keep the technical file on record. We recommend registering the product with OPSS for UK sale if required. Certificates are sent to you before shipping.

Yes. Our standard DDP UK service includes: international freight, UK customs clearance, import duty, 20% VAT, and final-mile courier to any postcode in England, Wales, Scotland, and Channel Islands. NI requires separate paperwork via XI EORI — please mention it upfront.

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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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