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International Courier Services To China
UPS International Services
Express Saver — by 12 pm (1-5 business day)
DHL
Express Worldwide — time-sensitive delivery by the end of the next working day
FedEx International Services
International Priority
In addition to the general advice for shipping around the world, businesses should be aware of the following facts when it comes to shipping to China:
TNT International Services
Express — Global
Express — Economy
Ship To China From The UK
Does your business send parcels to China? Perhaps you manufacture goods to sell goods online with customers located in China. Maybe you buy car parts, machinery or merchandise from suppliers in Chinese cities such as, Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen to sell in the UK. Whatever your business, the UK has an excellent trade relationship with China and World Options can help you find great courier services that meet the demand of your business.
The question is, which courier or shipping supplier can provide your business with the best rates and get the shipments to its required destination with minimum hassle?
Instead of being restricted to one carrier we can offer a choice of multiple carriers in one online shipping portal.
With World Options businesses can ship goods to China using a choice of FedEx, UPS, DHL, TNT through the World Options online shipping portal.
Simply enter the shipment weight, dimensions, and destination to view multiple prices from all the above carriers in seconds.
Prohibited and Restricted Items
Certain products are completely restricted from entering China, you should check the full list to ensure the items you intend to ship are not prohibited. Detailed information can be found on the Chinese customs’ website, we have also extracted some key points below.
Catalogue Of Goods Prohibited From Import To China
There are five ‘batches’ of products that are included within China’s catalogue of goods prohibited from import. The contents vary from niche items such as rhinoceros horns to everyday goods including microwaves, air conditioners, and wired phones. The full list can be found on the customs website.
Chinese Ideology
Any documents or media deemed to undermine Chinese ideology is banned from entering the country. This can be anything that the Chinese government believes to be illegal on these grounds - from books that undermine ideology to videos deemed offensive - and such items will be destroyed, so you should ensure that any products you are considering shipping do not risk falling into this category.
Commonly Banned Items
Aerosols
Animals
Dairy
Fresh food
Fur
Ivory
Money
Perfumes
Seeds
Tobacco
Plants
Contentious Items
It is possible to import the following goods to China but there are strict rules around exactly how these are shipped and they require specific checks, licences and permissions. You should speak to your World Options account manager if any of your products fall under the below categories:
Bamboo
Cane
Electronics
Food items
Rattan
Wood
Importing Food Into China
Food is one of the items that is strictly regulated when it comes to imports, as mentioned above. Every shipment of food into China must be registered with the Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) department, which checks food shipments upon entry. Following the rules outlined below should minimise the amount of time these checks take:
All ingredients must be listed on the food label
The item must have a shelf life exceeding six months
Food must not have been tampered with in any way
Food must be contained in its original packaging
Customs Clearance For China
The Chinese customs process is strict and goods can take time to clear, so you should factor this into your shipping plans and when communicating expected delivery dates with the end user. A commercial invoice is required for every parcel and this must include a detailed description of the contents, where it was manufactured and the value.
The fee for customs clearance is typically 20-30% of the value of the goods and all items must have a designated tariff code. To find out the tariff code of your particular item visit the UK government website.
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