Shipping from China to the UK

Shipping from China to the UK can take about 3–7 business days by express courier, approximately 5–10 days by standard air freight, around 7–12+ days by Air DDP, about 15–25+ days by selected truck routes, approximately 20–35+ days by rail and final UK delivery, around 30–45+ days by FCL sea freight, and about 35–55+ days by LCL or Sea DDP under normal planning conditions.

The shipping cost from China to the UK and the total shipping time from China to the UK depend on the final cargo weight, volumetric weight, CBM, selected shipping method, supplier city, UK customs scope and destination postcode. Express and air freight are normally charged by the higher of actual weight and volumetric weight. LCL sea freight is usually quoted by CBM plus origin, destination and inland-delivery charges, while FCL is quoted by container size, port pair and final delivery scope. DDP pricing must also account for product acceptance, commodity code, declared value, import duty, VAT, importer structure and final delivery.

As a freight forwarder from China to the UK, VoltFreight can coordinate supplier pickup, China warehouse receiving, consolidation, export handling, ocean freight, air freight, express courier, rail, truck, DAP, DDP and final delivery to UK warehouses, factories, distributors, Amazon facilities, 3PLs and commercial addresses.

Need a China-to-UK freight quote? Send the product name, product photos, carton quantity, gross weight, carton dimensions, supplier city, declared value and UK delivery postcode through our contact page. We will review the actual cargo before recommending a route.

Last reviewed: August 6, 2026. Transit times and pricing methods are planning references. Carrier schedules, customs rules, product acceptance, VAT treatment and final-delivery charges can change, so the final route must be confirmed before booking.

Quick Comparison: Shipping Options from China to the UK

The lowest international freight rate is not always the lowest landed cost. Importers should compare the complete service scope, including supplier pickup, China warehouse handling, export processing, international transport, UK customs clearance, import duty, VAT responsibility, terminal charges, inland transfer and final delivery.

Shipping Method	Typical Planning Time	Pricing Basis	Best Starting Point
Express Courier	About 3–7 business days	Higher of actual or volumetric weight	Documents, samples, urgent parts and small parcels
Standard Air Freight	About 5–10 days	Chargeable weight, airport route, customs and delivery scope	Urgent commercial cartons and higher-value cargo
Air DDP	About 7–12+ days	Chargeable weight, product review, duty, VAT and postcode	Time-sensitive e-commerce stock and suitable commercial cargo
Truck Freight / Truck DDP	About 15–25+ days when available	Weight, volume, route, border conditions and final delivery	Selected door-to-door cargo requiring a faster land route
Rail Freight / Rail DDP	About 20–35+ days	Weight or volume, rail schedule, transfer and UK delivery	B2B inventory when air is too expensive and sea is too slow
LCL Sea Freight	About 35–55+ days	CBM plus origin, destination and inland charges	Non-urgent commercial cargo that does not fill a container
FCL Sea Freight	About 30–45+ days	20GP, 40GP or 40HQ container plus route and delivery scope	Large orders, machinery, furniture, pallets and regular inventory
Sea DDP	About 35–55+ days	Weight or CBM after product, customs and postcode review	FBA stock, commercial cartons and cost-sensitive cargo

Important: A quotation that only shows a price per kilogram, CBM or container is incomplete unless it also explains the included and excluded charges. Minimum chargeable weight, minimum CBM, fuel adjustments, customs examinations, port storage, demurrage, detention, remote areas, residential delivery, tail-lift service, appointments and redelivery may create additional costs.

Related VoltFreight Services

• Ocean freight from China
• Air freight from China
• Express freight from China
• Railway freight from China
• Truck freight from China
• Door-to-door shipping from China
• Customs clearance support

How to Choose the Right Shipping Method

A practical route should match cargo size, urgency, landed-cost target and customs responsibility. A fast method is not always the easiest customs solution. Likewise, a low ocean rate may become expensive after destination handling, customs brokerage and inland delivery.

Check Actual Weight, Volumetric Weight and CBM

Express courier and air freight use chargeable weight. The carrier compares actual gross weight with volumetric weight and charges the higher number. Therefore, final carton dimensions should be measured before booking.

Rail, truck and sea freight depend more heavily on total weight, CBM, cargo density, route capacity and final delivery. LCL can work well for smaller commercial shipments, but terminal handling and inland trucking can change the final result. When cargo approaches an economical container volume, compare LCL with a 20GP container instead of assuming LCL is always cheaper.

Before choosing a route, compare:

• Actual gross weight
• Volumetric or chargeable weight
• Total CBM
• Carton and pallet quantity
• Product density and dimensions
• Delivery deadline
• Customs, duty and VAT responsibility
• Final UK postcode and address type

Match the Gateway to the Final UK Region

Sea cargo may enter through Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, Liverpool or another suitable port. Air cargo commonly uses Heathrow, Manchester, East Midlands or another approved airport. Rail and truck routes normally require continental transfer, UK border processing and final road delivery.

The nearest gateway is not automatically the best option. Importers should compare carrier schedules, port or airport charges, customs arrangements, inland transfer and final delivery to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow, Bristol, Coventry or another UK city.

Confirm Port-to-Port, DAP or DDP

A port-to-port or airport-to-airport rate may only cover the main international movement. It may exclude supplier pickup, export handling, UK terminal charges, customs brokerage, duty, import VAT, delivery orders, inland trucking and warehouse appointments.

DAP includes delivery to the named destination, but the UK importer normally remains responsible for customs clearance, duty and VAT. DDP follows a broader landed-delivery scope, but the importer structure, tax treatment and included charges must be confirmed in writing.

How China-to-UK Shipping Works

A clear operating process helps prevent quote changes, customs delays and failed warehouse deliveries. VoltFreight can coordinate the following steps according to the agreed service scope.

1. Supplier Pickup and China Warehouse Receiving

Cargo may be collected from one or several suppliers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Foshan, Yiwu, Ningbo, Shanghai, Qingdao, Xiamen or another manufacturing city. Suppliers can also deliver directly to the VoltFreight warehouse.

At receiving, the warehouse can check carton quantity, visible packaging condition and shipping marks. Final weight and dimensions should be measured before the freight rate is confirmed.

2. Measurement, Consolidation and Route Review

When goods come from several suppliers, consolidation can reduce repeated export and international-booking costs. However, each product must still be accurately described and valued.

VoltFreight compares:

• Express, air, sea, rail and truck options
• Actual and volumetric weight
• LCL, FCL and DDP structures
• Commodity codes and product acceptance
• Delivery deadline and UK postcode
• Importer, VAT and customs arrangements

3. Export Handling and International Freight

The shipment is prepared for export using the selected route. This may include export documentation, warehouse loading, carrier booking, air or ocean movement, rail or truck dispatch and transit tracking.

4. UK Customs Clearance and Final Delivery

For standard freight or DAP, the UK importer and customs broker normally control import clearance. For DDP, customs and tax responsibilities follow the agreed route structure.

After customs release, delivery may use parcel courier, pallet delivery, LTL, FTL, container drayage or a local truck. Warehouse appointments, tail-lift service and unloading requirements should be confirmed before dispatch.

Sea Freight via Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway

Sea freight from China to the UK usually provides the best cost control for heavy, bulky or non-urgent commercial cargo. It is commonly used for machinery, furniture, building materials, home goods, auto parts, hardware, lighting products, textiles, wholesale stock, pallets and full-container orders.

Common departure ports include Shenzhen, Yantian, Guangzhou, Nansha, Ningbo, Shanghai, Qingdao, Xiamen and Tianjin. The most suitable Chinese origin depends on supplier location, factory pickup cost, warehouse consolidation and vessel schedule.

Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway

Felixstowe is a major UK container gateway for FCL and LCL freight. Official port information is available from the Port of Felixstowe.

Southampton and London Gateway provide additional routing choices for southern and central UK delivery. London Gateway combines port, rail and road connections, while Southampton is an important south-coast container port. Official information is available from DP World London Gateway and DP World Southampton.

The best port depends on:

• Carrier and vessel schedule
• FCL or LCL availability
• Destination charges
• UK customs-broker arrangement
• Final inland trucking distance
• Warehouse receiving conditions

LCL Shipping to the UK

LCL works when cargo does not fill a complete container. Goods share container space with other shipments, so the quote may include consolidation, documentation, terminal handling, deconsolidation and final delivery in addition to ocean freight.

LCL can suit one to several pallets or approximately 1–15 CBM of commercial cargo. However, the economical crossover depends on cargo density, port pair, destination charges and final postcode. Larger shipments should compare LCL, Sea DDP and 20GP FCL.

FCL Shipping to the UK

FCL uses a dedicated 20GP, 40GP or 40HQ container. Compared with LCL, it normally involves fewer cargo-handling steps and gives the importer greater control over loading and unloading.

Before booking FCL, confirm:

• Container size and payload limits
• Factory loading or warehouse loading
• Packaging and pallet requirements
• Port and customs arrangement
• Container drayage and final delivery
• Whether the receiver can unload the container
• Free time, detention and demurrage conditions

Air Freight via Heathrow, Manchester and East Midlands

Air freight from China to the UK suits urgent, higher-value or time-sensitive commercial cargo. Importers commonly use it for electronics, machinery parts, samples, fashion goods, medical-related equipment, replacement parts, seasonal products and e-commerce replenishment.

This country product page keeps the air-freight section focused on route selection. Detailed air-freight operations remain on the broader VoltFreight air freight service page.

For detailed UK-specific air cargo planning, see our air freight from China to the UK guide.

Major UK Air Cargo Gateways

Heathrow is a major UK air-cargo gateway with extensive international connections and specialist cargo facilities. Official information is available from Heathrow Cargo.

Manchester and East Midlands may also support selected cargo depending on airline space, cargo type and final destination. The best airport should be selected according to total door-delivery time rather than airport-to-airport time alone.

Standard Air Freight vs Air DDP

Standard air freight works best when the UK importer has its own EORI number, customs broker, VAT arrangement and local delivery plan. Cargo may route through Heathrow, Manchester, East Midlands, Birmingham or another suitable airport.

Air DDP offers a broader landed-delivery structure for eligible cargo. Pricing depends on chargeable weight, product acceptance, commodity code, customs value, duty, import VAT and final postcode.

Standard air freight can provide more direct customs-entry control, while Air DDP can reduce coordination work. The better choice depends on the importer’s accounting and compliance needs.

Express Courier and Parcel Delivery

Express shipping from China to the UK is suitable for documents, samples, prototypes, spare parts and small urgent parcels. DHL, UPS and FedEx can provide direct international courier movement, tracking and final delivery for accepted cargo.

When Express Works Best

Express is often the simplest choice when the shipment is small and urgent. Before booking, confirm:

• Actual and volumetric weight
• Product description and commodity code
• Declared customs value
• Duty and VAT payment responsibility
• Importer or receiver information
• Battery, liquid, powder, magnet or branded-goods status
• Remote-area and oversized-package surcharges

Heavy cartons and multi-carton shipments should compare direct courier pricing with standard air freight or Air DDP.

Direct Express vs DDP Final Mile

Direct express means DHL, UPS or FedEx manages the international parcel movement from China to the UK. By contrast, some DDP routes complete customs clearance under a separate structure and then hand the shipment to a parcel or local delivery network.

These services should not be treated as identical. The quotation should explain which carrier performs the international movement, which party handles customs and which network completes final delivery.

Rail and Truck Freight to the UK

Rail and truck freight can provide middle-speed alternatives for selected cargo, but they are not the default solution for every UK shipment. The route normally requires continental European transfer, UK border processing, ferry or tunnel movement and final delivery.

Rail Freight to the UK

Rail freight may suit e-commerce inventory, industrial parts and medium-volume B2B cargo when air is too expensive and sea is too slow. The cargo usually moves from China to a continental European rail terminal before transfer toward the UK.

Actual timing depends on:

• Rail capacity and schedule
• Border and terminal handling
• Continental transfer
• UK customs clearance
• Final truck or parcel delivery

For wider route information, visit our railway freight service page.

Truck Freight to the UK

Truck freight may support selected door-to-door and DDP cargo when the route is available. It can provide a faster land option than sea freight, but road capacity, border checks, ferry or tunnel schedules and driver availability can affect the final timeline.

For broader service details, visit our truck freight service page.

UK Gateways and Final Delivery Regions

The final postcode can materially change route selection and landed cost. Parcel delivery, pallet delivery and full-container delivery follow different operational requirements.

Gateway or Region	Common Use	Typical Delivery Area	Planning Notes
Felixstowe	FCL, LCL and sea door-to-door	London, South East, Midlands and nationwide delivery	Major container gateway with road and rail connections
Southampton	FCL, LCL and southern UK delivery	South, South West, London and Midlands	Compare inland trucking with Felixstowe and London Gateway
London Gateway	Container cargo and warehouse delivery	London, South East and inland distribution	Strong port, rail and logistics-park connection
Heathrow	Standard air freight and Air DDP	London, South East and nationwide urgent delivery	Suitable for higher-value and time-sensitive cargo
Manchester / East Midlands	Selected air cargo and parcel-network routes	Midlands, North West, North and Scotland	Route depends on airline and final postcode
UK Warehouse / FBA	Parcel, pallet, LTL, FTL and appointment delivery	Approved warehouses and fulfilment centres	Labels, receiving references and appointments must be confirmed

Final Delivery Conditions

The final quotation may change when delivery requires:

• Amazon or warehouse appointment
• Pallet or dock-high delivery
• Tail-lift service
• Residential delivery
• Limited-access delivery
• Remote-area service
• Inside delivery or unloading labour
• Redelivery after a failed appointment

Cartons may move through DHL, UPS, FedEx or another parcel carrier. Pallets and larger B2B cargo normally require LTL, FTL or local truck delivery.

DDP, DAP and Door-to-Door Shipping to the UK

DDP shipping from China to the UK can coordinate supplier pickup, export handling, international freight, customs processing, duties, import VAT and final delivery under one agreed service structure.

However, DDP does not remove UK import obligations. The route still requires accurate product descriptions, commodity codes, values and compliance documents. A DDP quotation should identify the importer structure, tax treatment and available import records.

Service Model	Customs Responsibility	Duty / VAT	Final Delivery
Standard Freight	UK importer and its customs broker	Paid or accounted for by the importer	Importer arranges or requests local delivery
DAP	UK importer and its customs broker	Normally paid or accounted for by the importer	Delivery included after customs release
DDP	Handled under the written DDP structure	According to the quotation and importer arrangement	Included to an approved postcode and address type
Port / Airport Only	UK importer and customs broker	Paid or accounted for by the importer	Not included unless added separately

What a UK DDP Quote Must Explain

A clear quotation should identify:

• Accepted product and packaging type
• Commodity code used for planning
• Declared customs value
• Named importer or customs-entry structure
• Who accounts for duty and import VAT
• Whether customs-entry and tax records are available
• Final parcel, pallet, LTL, FTL or container delivery
• Exclusions for inspection, storage, demurrage, return and redelivery

A vague statement such as “tax included” is not enough. The importer should understand the customs and accounting structure before the goods leave China.

Door-to-Door Does Not Always Mean DDP

Door-to-door describes the physical delivery scope, while DDP describes a wider customs and tax responsibility structure. A DAP shipment can still be delivered to the consignee’s address even though the consignee manages customs, duty and VAT.

Therefore, every door quote should state whether it is DAP, DDP, duty unpaid, port delivery or another agreed arrangement.

UK Customs, EORI, VAT, Commodity Codes and Compliance

Commercial imports from China require accurate customs information. Missing EORI details, vague invoice descriptions, incorrect commodity codes or incomplete product documents can delay clearance and change the landed cost.

The UK and Ireland should not be treated as one customs destination. Importers shipping to Ireland should review shipping from China to Ireland because Irish imports follow EU EORI and VAT requirements rather than UK customs rules.

GB and XI EORI Numbers

For movements to or from Great Britain, businesses generally use an EORI number beginning with GB. Customs activities involving Northern Ireland may require an XI-prefixed EORI in relevant cases.

Official guidance is available from GOV.UK EORI guidance.

Before shipping, confirm:

• Final UK destination
• Importer legal name
• GB or XI EORI where applicable
• VAT registration status
• Customs-broker authorisation
• Whether the importer will use postponed VAT accounting

Commodity Codes and the UK Trade Tariff

The UK Trade Tariff is used to find commodity codes, duty rates, VAT measures, licences and other import requirements. Importers should not assume that a supplier’s Chinese HS code automatically provides the final UK classification.

Official tariff information is available from the UK Trade Tariff.

Before booking, confirm:

• UK commodity code
• Product origin
• Customs value
• Applicable duty rate
• Trade-remedy or anti-dumping measures
• Licences, controls and additional-document requirements

Import VAT and Postponed VAT Accounting

The standard UK VAT rate is 20%, while reduced and zero rates apply to selected goods and services. The correct import-VAT treatment depends on the commodity, customs value, importer status and declaration.

Official rate information is available from GOV.UK VAT rates.

UK VAT-registered importers may be able to use postponed VAT accounting to account for import VAT on the VAT Return rather than paying it at the border. Official guidance is available from GOV.UK postponed VAT accounting.

This is another reason importer identity and customs records matter. A DDP shipment entered under another party’s customs structure may not provide the same import evidence as a declaration made under the buyer’s own EORI and VAT account.

Customs Value and Import Documents

Customs value is used when calculating Customs Duty and import VAT. The transaction value may need adjustments for items such as freight, insurance, assists, royalties or other costs depending on the valuation method.

Official guidance is available from GOV.UK customs valuation guidance.

Common import documents include:

• Commercial invoice
• Packing list
• Bill of Lading, Sea Waybill, Air Waybill or transport document
• UK commodity code
• GB or XI EORI where applicable
• Customs-broker authorisation
• Certificate of origin where required
• Product declarations, test reports, labels or permits where applicable
• Brand authorisation for controlled branded goods where required

Product Compliance and Higher-Risk Cargo

Products subject to UK regulations may require UKCA or CE-related review, declarations, test reports, technical files, labels, responsible-person information or other approvals depending on the product and current rules.

Products that commonly require additional review include:

• Electrical and electronic equipment
• Wireless and telecom products
• Machinery and industrial equipment
• Toys, PPE and children’s products
• Medical-related products and cosmetics
• Batteries and battery-powered equipment
• Textiles, footwear and branded goods
• Chemicals, liquids and powders
• Food-contact and other controlled products

These products are not automatically impossible to ship. Nevertheless, the importer should prepare the required documents before customs clearance or DDP confirmation.

Amazon FBA, 3PL and Warehouse Delivery

China-to-UK cargo may be delivered to an Amazon facility, 3PL, distributor, retail warehouse, factory or commercial address. Receiving requirements should be confirmed before international departure because they can affect the final-mile carrier and price.

Amazon FBA UK

Amazon FBA shipments need more than freight booking. The seller should prepare:

• Amazon shipment ID
• FNSKU or product labels
• Carton labels and FBA box ID labels
• Warehouse code and address
• Carton quantity, weight and dimensions
• Pallet rules where required
• Appointment information
• Product-compliance and import documentation

Air freight or Air DDP may suit urgent replenishment, while Sea DDP, LCL or FCL can reduce unit cost for larger inventory.

For China-side preparation, visit our FBA prep service and shipping from China to Amazon FBA guide.

3PL and Commercial Warehouse Delivery

For 3PL or commercial warehouse delivery, provide:

• Complete address and postcode
• Contact person and telephone number
• Purchase order or receiving reference
• Receiving hours
• Appointment instructions
• Pallet dimensions and weight
• Dock-high, tail-lift and unloading requirements
• Restricted delivery dates

Small cartons may use parcel delivery. Pallets normally require LTL, while full loads may require FTL or container drayage.

Supplier Shipping vs UK Forwarder vs China Freight Forwarder

When choosing a China to UK freight forwarder, importers can ask the supplier to arrange freight, appoint a UK-based forwarder or work with a China-based freight forwarder. Each option can work, but the level of origin control and customs support is different.

Supplier-Arranged Shipping

Supplier-arranged freight can simplify communication when one factory controls the order. However, the buyer may receive limited visibility into the origin charges, consolidation process, cargo measurements and route alternatives.

This option can work for simple, repeat shipments when the supplier has proven logistics experience and the importer understands the delivery terms.

UK-Based Freight Forwarder

A UK forwarder may provide strong local customs and delivery support. However, it may rely on an overseas partner for factory pickup, China warehouse handling and supplier consolidation.

This structure can work well when the importer prioritises direct local brokerage and already has established suppliers.

China-Based Freight Forwarder

A China-based forwarder can control supplier pickup, warehouse receiving, carton measurement, consolidation, export handling and carrier comparison close to the origin.

The importer should still confirm the UK customs broker, importer structure, VAT treatment and final delivery partner. The best arrangement often combines strong China origin control with clear UK customs responsibility.

Representative Case and Why Importers Choose VoltFreight

The following anonymised example is a representative planning scenario rather than a published customer record.

A UK e-commerce importer needed to move several pallets of home and electronics accessories from Shenzhen to a 3PL warehouse in the Midlands. The shipment included urgent replenishment stock and slower regular inventory.

Before booking, VoltFreight reviewed:

• Final carton measurements and total CBM
• Product descriptions and commodity codes
• Battery and product-compliance status
• UK importer EORI and VAT arrangement
• 3PL postcode, appointment and pallet requirements
• Air DDP, Sea DDP, LCL and standard air options

The urgent cartons were suitable for an air option, while the remaining inventory could move by sea. Standard freight provided importer-controlled customs accounting, while DDP reduced coordination work but required a clear importer and tax structure.

The final comparison focused on landed cost, stock deadline, import-record requirements and warehouse receiving conditions. The case illustrates why one shipment may use more than one route and why the cheapest international rate is not always the best inventory decision.

VoltFreight China-to-UK Support

VoltFreight can help with:

• More than one route instead of one fixed shipping channel
• More than 10 years of China freight-forwarding experience
• Supplier pickup and multi-supplier consolidation
• Warehouse measurement before final freight confirmation
• Express, air, LCL, FCL, rail, truck, Air DDP and Sea DDP comparisons
• Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway and Heathrow route planning
• Standard freight, DAP and DDP responsibility review
• EORI, commodity code, VAT and importer reminders
• Parcel, pallet, 3PL and Amazon delivery planning
• Clear explanation of included and excluded charges

Get a China-to-UK Freight Quote

To prepare an accurate quotation, please provide:

• Product name and clear product photos
• Material and intended use
• Commodity code or HS code if available
• Carton or pallet quantity
• Gross weight and carton dimensions
• Total CBM
• Declared commercial value
• Supplier city and pickup address in China
• Cargo-ready date
• UK delivery city and postcode
• Warehouse, Amazon, 3PL, commercial or residential address type
• DDP, DAP, port-to-port or door-to-door preference
• Importer EORI, VAT and customs-broker information if available
• Battery, liquid, powder, magnet, chemical, branded-goods or regulated-product status

Once these details are available, VoltFreight can compare express, standard air freight, Air DDP, rail, truck, LCL, FCL, Sea DDP, DAP and importer-cleared delivery.

Request a China-to-UK freight quote from VoltFreight.

FAQ About Shipping from China to the UK

What is the best way to ship from China to the UK?

Express courier usually works best for urgent small parcels. Air freight suits time-sensitive commercial cargo. Rail or truck may support selected middle-speed routes. LCL or Sea DDP can work for smaller non-urgent shipments, while FCL normally provides better unit cost and cargo control for large-volume orders.

How much does shipping from China to the UK cost?

The cost depends on actual and volumetric weight, total CBM, product type, China pickup city, customs scope, duty, VAT treatment and final UK postcode. Express and air are charged by chargeable weight, LCL by CBM and FCL by container. DDP requires additional product, importer and tax review.

How long does shipping from China to the UK take?

Express may take about 3–7 business days. Standard air freight may take approximately 5–10 days, while Air DDP may require about 7–12+ days. Truck routes may take around 15–25+ days when available, rail around 20–35+ days, FCL sea freight approximately 30–45+ days, and LCL or Sea DDP around 35–55+ days depending on customs and final delivery.

Can VoltFreight provide DDP shipping to the UK?

VoltFreight can review Air DDP, Sea DDP, rail DDP and selected truck DDP options for suitable cargo. Before confirmation, we need to check the product, commodity code, value, importer arrangement, duty, VAT, compliance documents and final delivery address.

Do I need a UK EORI number to import from China?

For standard commercial imports into Great Britain, the importer generally needs a GB EORI number. Relevant customs activities involving Northern Ireland may require an XI EORI. The importer should confirm EORI, VAT and customs-broker arrangements before shipment.

A practical China-to-UK shipping plan should answer five questions before cargo leaves the supplier:

• Which shipping method fits the cargo and deadline?
• Which UK gateway fits the final postcode?
• What does the quotation include and exclude?
• Who handles customs clearance, duty and import VAT?
• How will the goods reach the final warehouse, FBA facility or address?

VoltFreight can coordinate express courier, air freight, ocean freight, rail, truck, DAP, DDP and door-to-door shipping from Chinese suppliers to UK warehouses, distributors, 3PLs, Amazon facilities and commercial addresses.

Contact VoltFreight to compare China-to-UK shipping options.

Important notice: Freight rates, carrier schedules, customs requirements, VAT treatment, product acceptance and delivery charges can change. Therefore, the final service must be confirmed using the actual cargo before booking.