China Buying Guides and Updates

Practical guides to China sourcing, customs, product safety, payment and international shipping.

EU small-parcel customs duty in 2026: what buyers should check

Understand the EU temporary duty on low-value imports, how it differs from VAT, and what to ask before buying from China.

Check duties, the seller’s checkout and carrier charges before ordering a low-value parcel from China.

Use the UK Trade Tariff and an accurate product description to plan a shipment before you pay.

Understand when a Children’s Product Certificate and accepted laboratory testing may be required.

Review traceability, product safety documentation and the EU responsible person before placing an order.

Compare import clearance, duties and delivery responsibilities under Incoterms 2020.

Compare business registration, beneficiary details, product evidence and an independently checked sample.

Compare product, freight, duty and local fees with an illustrative calculation, before choosing a supplier.

Compare payment protection and keep the evidence needed to resolve a delivery or product dispute.

Use packed dimensions, service scope and customs responsibilities to compare freight quotes fairly.