China Sourcing & Shipping Guides
Practical answers on importing from China to the USA, UK and Australia: customs and duty, shipping times, supplier checks, quality inspection and Amazon FBA.
How Long Does Shipping From China to Australia Take?
How long does shipping from China to Australia take? Typical transit times by sea (FCL and LCL) and air, what causes delays and how to speed things up.
7 min readRead the guide →Customs · AustraliaGST on Imports to Australia From China: How It Works
How GST on imports to Australia works: the 10% rate, the A$1,000 threshold, how the taxable value is worked out, duty, ChAFTA and a worked example.
8 min readRead the guide →Sourcing · ChinaHow Much Do Sourcing Agents in China Charge? Fees Explained
How much do sourcing agents in China charge? Fee models, how agents get paid, hidden costs to watch for and questions to ask before you hire one.
8 min readRead the guide →Shipping · USAHow Long Does Shipping From China to the USA Take?
How long does shipping from China to the USA take? Typical transit times by sea and air, East vs West Coast, causes of delay and how to speed up delivery.
7 min readRead the guide →Importing · USAHow to Import From China to the USA: Step-by-Step Guide
How to import from China to the USA: find a supplier, check HTS code and duty, choose Incoterms, inspect, ship and clear customs in 10 steps.
10 min readRead the guide →Amazon FBAHow to Ship From China to Amazon FBA: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to ship from China to Amazon FBA: shipment plan, FNSKU labels, carrier options, customs and delivery appointments, explained step by step.
9 min readRead the guide →Shipping · UKHow Long Does Shipping From China to the UK Take?
How long does shipping from China to the UK take? Typical transit times by sea, air and rail, what causes delays and how to get your goods faster.
7 min readRead the guide →Sourcing · ChinaHow to Verify an Alibaba Supplier: A 9-Step Checklist
How to verify an Alibaba supplier before you pay: badges, business licence, video call, samples, payment safety and red flags, in a 9-step checklist.
9 min readRead the guide →Quality controlWhat Is Quality Inspection? Types, Examples and When to Use Them
What is quality inspection? Learn the 4 types, real examples, AQL sampling, how it differs from quality control, and when to inspect orders from China.
8 min readRead the guide →Customs · UKUK Import Tax and Duty on Goods From China, Explained
How much import tax do you pay on goods from China to the UK? Import VAT, customs duty, the £135 rule, EORI and a worked example.
8 min readRead the guide →Customs · USAHow to Calculate US Import Duty on Goods From China
Calculate US import duty on goods from China: the formula, a worked example, MPF and HMF fees, Section 301 tariffs and your true landed cost.
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