Shipping and import tax belong together
A freight estimate is incomplete without product value, commodity code, import VAT, duty, broker charges and delivery assumptions.
United KingdomEN-GBshipping from China to UK
United Kingdom / import readiness
Check China-to-UK shipping and import tax before you buy
Estimate shipping readiness, landed cost, commodity-code risk and supplier issues before paying a China supplier or 1688 seller.
What the UK check covers
Product link, category, value, quantity and supplier quote
Package weight, dimensions, route and 3PL/FBA prep assumptions
Commodity code, import VAT, duty and EORI readiness
Restricted products, documents, warehouse photos and QC evidence
Supplymo prepares pre-payment estimates and questions. It does not guarantee UK customs cost, import VAT, release, route timing or commodity classification.
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UK seller checklist
Commodity code before confidence
If the commodity code or product material is unclear, treat the landed-cost estimate as low confidence.
Check EORI and importer role
Commercial import readiness depends on who imports the goods, how they are declared and whether the buyer is prepared for customs processes.
Data before quote
Data needed for a UK check
UK sellers checking China-to-UK shipping, import tax, commodity code and EORI readiness before supplier payment.
Required fields
Product link or image, source platform and category
Declared value, quantity, currency and supplier quote
Weight, dimensions, carton count and shipping method
UK destination, sales channel, VAT registration and EORI status
Battery, electronics, children, food-contact, cosmetics, brand or restricted-product signals
Official UK sources
Official sources help verify commodity code, EORI and import process. They do not make this page a binding customs decision.
GOV.UK Trade TariffUK tariff lookup requires correct commodity code, value, origin, route and official declaration review.GOV.UK EORI guidanceEORI requirements depend on importer role, declaration process and current GOV.UK guidance.GOV.UK import and export guidanceUK import process depends on goods details, importer status, route, controls and official guidance.
FAQ
Questions this UK page should answer
How do I calculate import tax when shipping from China to the UK?
You need product value, shipping terms, commodity code, customs value, duty rate, import VAT treatment and carrier or broker charges.
Do I need an EORI number?
Many UK businesses need EORI for customs processes, but the requirement depends on importer role, declaration process and official guidance.
Does a 1688 supplier price include UK import VAT and duty?
Usually no. Supplier price typically excludes international shipping, UK import VAT, customs duty, brokerage, local delivery, warehousing, inspection and prep.
What makes a UK shipment high risk?
Unclear commodity code, regulated goods, batteries, children products, food contact, cosmetics, brand/IP risk or missing documents should trigger manual review.
Can this page help with FBA or 3PL prep?
Yes. It can collect labels, carton data, prep needs and warehouse evidence before sending goods to a UK 3PL or platform flow.
Can Supplymo guarantee the final UK customs cost?
No. Final costs depend on commodity code, declared value, shipment details, customs declaration and official review.
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Supplymo prepares pre-payment estimates and questions. It does not guarantee UK customs cost, import VAT, release, route timing or commodity classification.
This UK page is a real market-intent page, not a generic English fallback.
It can appear in navigation, sitemap and hreflang because it has UK shipping, commodity-code, EORI and import-tax boundaries.