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🇬🇧 China → United Kingdom

Shipping from China to United Kingdom

After Brexit, UK imports need an EORI number and GB VAT. We ship to Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway by sea, to Birmingham/London by air, and offer DDP so duties and VAT are prepaid — simplifying entry for UK buyers.

Quick Overview

Applicable Methods

  • Ocean FCL
  • Rail + Truck
  • Air Freight
  • DDP & Door-to-Door

    • Major Nodes

    • Felixstowe
    • Southampton
    • London Gateway
    • London (LHR)
    • Birmingham (BHX)

    Billing Basis

    FCL per container; LCL per CBM; air per chargeable kg; DDP all-in.

    To Quote, Provide

  • HS code
  • Weight & volume
  • UK delivery postcode
  • EORI (if available)

    • Shipping Methods to United Kingdom

    Options are matched to this lane — only the modes that realistically serve United Kingdom are shown.

    Ocean FCL

    To Felixstowe/Southampton/London Gateway.

    Transit: 28–38 days
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    Rail + Truck

    To EU hub then ferry/truck to the UK.

    Transit: 20–28 days
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    Air Freight

    To LHR/BHX.

    Transit: 4–7 days
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    DDP & Door-to-Door

    We prepay UK duty and import VAT.

    Transit: Per mode + clearance
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    Shipping Cost to United Kingdom

    We quote live rather than publish fixed prices — capacity and fuel move daily. Below is what builds your price.

    Cost Components

    • Ocean/air freight
    • Terminal handling
    • UK duty + import VAT (if DDP)
    • Last-mile trucking

    Billing Units

    • Per container
    • Per CBM
    • Per kg (air)
    • All-in (DDP)

    What Moves Price

    • Container vs CBM
    • Duty & VAT
    • Fuel surcharges
    • Inland distance
    Rates change with capacity and fuel. Request a quote for a firm, transparent number — we never publish unverified prices as facts.

    Transit Time to United Kingdom

    Planning estimates from major Chinese ports/airports. Your quote reflects live routing, schedules and clearance.

    ScopeTypical Transit
    Port to Port (ocean)28–38 days
    Airport to Airport (air)4–7 days
    Door to Door (all-in)32–46 days all-in
    • Post-Brexit, separate from EU import formalities.
    • DDP prepays UK duty and import VAT.

    Ports & Airports

    Sea Ports

    • Felixstowe
    • Southampton
    • London Gateway
    • Liverpool

    Airports

    • London (LHR)
    • Birmingham (BHX)
    • Manchester (MAN)

    Trucking connects ports to London, Birmingham, Manchester and Scotland.

    Documents & Customs

    Documents You'll Need

    • Commercial invoice
    • EORI
    • Commodity code
    • VAT number

    Customs Notes for United Kingdom

    • EORI (GB) is required for customs entry.
    • Post-Brexit, separate from EU import formalities.
    • DDP prepays UK duty and import VAT.
    Rules change — confirm the latest requirements with a licensed broker or the destination authority before departure.

    Shipping Process

    1. 1Share cargo & postcode
    2. 2Book & arrange pickup
    3. 3Export clearance & load
    4. 4Transit to UK
    5. 5UK customs clearance (DDP)
    6. 6Inland delivery

    FAQ — Shipping to United Kingdom

    Do I need an EORI?+
    Yes, a GB EORI is required for UK customs entry.
    Does DDP include VAT?+
    Yes — under DDP we prepay both UK duty and import VAT.
    Is clearance different from the EU?+
    Yes, post-Brexit the UK has its own import formalities.

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