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Importing from China, explained clearly
The documentation we wish we'd had before our first order.
194 articles
Getting started
What you need to understand before your first order.
- Choosing your intermediarySourcing agent or broker: who does what, and who pays whomSourcing agent, import broker or sourcing company: who does what, how they are paid, and which to choose based on your purchasing situation in China.
- Secure sourcingSourcing scams in China: how to spot and avoid themOverview of classic sourcing scams in China and concrete steps to secure your payments and suppliers before any transfer.
- The complete journeyImporting from China: the complete journey, from idea to delivered productHow to import from China: the complete journey of a first import, from specification to delivered product, step by step, without nasty surprises.
- Validate before producingChina factory sample: golden sample and pre-seriesChina factory sample, pre-series, and golden sample: what they are used for, what they cost, and how to validate them to secure your production.
- GlossaryChina sourcing glossary: negotiating, ordering and paying a factorySixty China sourcing terms explained for importers: MOQ, OEM, proforma, deposit, golden sample, business license, with the guide articles to read.
- The minimum orderMOQ China: understand and negotiate the minimum order quantityUnderstanding MOQ from Chinese factories: why it exists, how to negotiate it, and how to test a product with a small trial batch.
- Starting Your ImportFirst import: the ten steps and the mistakes that cost dearlyThe ten steps of a first import, from specifications to customs clearance, and the mistakes that cost the most when starting out in import-export.
- Verify before payingFinding a reliable Chinese supplier: method and verificationFinding a reliable Chinese supplier: distinguish factory from trading company, verify the business, spot red flags, and qualify before paying.
- Checks before paymentVerify a Chinese Factory: License, Capital, and VisitVerify a Chinese factory: business license, capital, scope, history, and on-site visit. The check to do before any deposit payment.
Finding and negotiating
Where to look for factories, how to talk to them, what gets signed.
- Platforms comparedSourcing platforms in China: Alibaba, 1688, Made-in-ChinaAlibaba, 1688 and Made-in-China compared by use: what each sourcing platform in China offers, what it does not cover, and how to choose.
- Preparing your visitCanton Fair user guide: dates, phases, and buyer badge in GuangzhouCanton Fair: 2026 and 2027 session dates, three phases, buyer badge, visit plan in Guangzhou, and follow-ups to convert contacts.
- Controlled PaymentsFactory payment terms in China: deposit, balance, L/CDeposit, balance, letter of credit, escrow: the usual payment terms with a Chinese factory and the real risk level of each formula.
- Contracts and securityPurchase contract with a Chinese supplier: clauses and valueWhat a purchase contract with a Chinese supplier should contain to protect you, and what it cannot fix: useful clauses, pitfalls, real value.
- The Quote RequestRequesting a quote from a Chinese factory: the well-made RFQWriting a request for quotation (RFQ) that gets precise answers from Chinese factories: content to provide, comparison basis, signals to read.
- Read before payingHow to read a Chinese proforma invoice: line by lineDecrypt a Chinese proforma invoice line by line: legal entity, incoterm, currency, payment terms, validity, and costly traps.
- NegotiationNegotiating with a Chinese factory: price, deadlines, termsNegotiating price, deadlines, and terms with a Chinese factory: levers that work, what irritates a supplier, and mistakes to never make.
- OEM, ODM, OBMOEM, ODM, OBM: Definitions, Differences and Which to ChooseOEM, ODM, OBM and white label explained: who owns the design and the mould, the effect on price and MOQ, and how to choose the right manufacturing model.
- Intellectual PropertyProtect your molds, designs and trademark in ChinaYou manufacture in China: here is how to keep ownership of your molds, protect your designs and register your trademark before sharing your files.
- RFQ, RFI, RFPRFQ: Meaning, Contents and the Difference From RFI and RFPRFQ, request for quotation: what this term means, what it must contain to get comparable prices, and how it differs from RFI and RFP.
Quality and control
What gets checked at the factory, and when.
- Quality and suppliersFactory audit in China: points to check and documents to requestFactory audit in China: points to check on site, documents to request and what is not visible in a simple remote exchange.
- Write for the factoryProduct specification: the tech pack the factory followsWrite a product specification that the factory actually follows: tech pack content, tolerances, AQL, Chinese translation, and signature before production.
- Qualify during productionQuality control China: managing QC during productionQuality control in China: in-process inspection checks the batch during manufacturing. When to intervene, what to check, at what cost.
- Defects by sectorQuality defects import from China: product families and preventionOverview of the most frequent quality defects by product family when importing from China, and simple checks to prevent them from the order.
- Quality · signed referenceGolden sample: the reference sample that settles disputesThe golden sample, a reference sample signed by you and the factory, sets the expected quality and serves as evidence in case of a dispute. Here is how to seal it.
- Decide before departurePre-shipment inspection: the PSI protocol in ChinaPre-shipment inspection in China: protocol, AQL sampling, report and decision. Inspect goods before final payment.
- Quality and inspectionAQL Levels Explained: 2.5, Sampling, and Worked ExamplesAQL level 2.5 explained simply: the ISO 2859-1 sampling table, worked examples, and pitfalls to avoid before your quality inspection.
- Quality DisputeNon-conforming goods: what to do with a Chinese supplierNon-conforming goods Chinese supplier: assessment, evidence, negotiation levers and remedies. What the law covers and how to avoid the next dispute.
Logistics
Who pays for what, by which route, in how much time.
- Insuring your goodsCargo transport insurance: coverage, deductible, exclusionsCoverage levels, ad valorem value, deductible, general average: what cargo transport insurance covers and what it will never compensate.
- Volume, weight and freight costCBM and volumetric weight calculation: formulas and examplesCalculate a shipment's CBM and volumetric weight for air, express and sea freight: formulas, worked examples and 20ft and 40ft container capacity.
- Transport documentsBill of lading: definition, roles and types of B/LThe bill of lading confirms receipt, proves the contract of carriage and acts as a title document: definitions, types and details to check.
- Lead times and transitDelivery time China France: actual transit timesDelivery time China France: sea, rail, air or express, actual door-to-door transit times and causes of delays to anticipate.
- Express from ChinaExpress China France: costs DHL, FedEx, UPS and customs on arrivalVolumetric weight, DAP or DDP, duties and VAT on arrival: what an express shipment from China really costs and how to clear customs without surprises.
- Air freightAir freight China: when to choose it and how it is pricedWhen air freight from China is justified, how it is priced per chargeable kilo, and how to calculate volumetric weight before booking.
- Container or groupageSea freight from China: FCL or LCL, costs, transit times and break-even pointFCL or LCL: understand the real costs, China · France transit times, the break-even point and the pitfalls of consolidation before booking your sea freight.
- GlossaryFreight and customs glossary: the terms of importing from China to EuropeSixty freight and customs terms explained for importers: Incoterms, bill of lading, LCL, THC, EORI, TARIC, import VAT, with the guide articles to read.
- Sea IncotermsCIF and CFR under Incoterms 2020: difference, insurance and pitfallsCIF and CFR (Incoterms 2020): what each one covers, the minimum insurance required under CIF, destination charges to watch, and why FOB is often preferred.
- Incoterms · CustomsDDP incoterm: meaning, DAP vs DDP and who pays the dutiesDDP and DAP both deliver to destination, but DDP includes import duties and VAT: meaning, differences and the risks of a Chinese DDP quote.
- Incoterms · Importing from ChinaFOB Incoterm: Meaning, Obligations and Price (Incoterms 2020)FOB, Free On Board: what the Incoterms 2020 rule says, the seller's and buyer's obligations, when risk transfers, and what the FOB price covers.
- Incoterms · Import ChinaIncoterms for import from China: EXW, FOB, DDP, which Incoterm to chooseEXW, FOB, DDP or DAP: who pays what between you and the Chinese factory, where the risk lies, and how to choose the right Incoterm for your import from China.
- Shipping DocumentsPacking List: Definition and Mandatory ContentsThe packing list details a shipment's contents package by package: required contents, the difference from the invoice, and errors that hold up customs.
- Rail freightChina Europe Train: transit times, costs and suitable productsRail freight connects China to Europe in two to three weeks. Transit times, costs, corridors and suitable products: the essentials before booking.
- Transport · Freight forwarderFreight Forwarder for Import from China: Role, Limits, ChoiceWhat a freight forwarder does for an import from China, what it does not do, how to read its quote and how to choose the right one for your freight.
Customs and taxation
What the European Union requires when the container arrives.
- Customs · Certificate of originCertificate of origin for China: purpose and when it's requiredThe Chinese certificate of origin explained: its purpose, when the EU requires it on import, who issues it in China, and how it differs from Made in marking.
- Customs · ClassificationHS, CN, TARIC customs codes: finding the right one, and why it mattersHow HS, CN and TARIC codes work, how to find the right customs code for a product imported from China, and what a mistake can cost you.
- EU import customsCustoms clearance for import into the EU: steps, step by stepThe steps of customs clearance for import into the European Union: documents, tariff classification, customs value, controls, duties and VAT to pay.
- Customs · Anti-dumpingAnti-dumping duties on China: how to know if you are affectedHow anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese products work, where to check whether a product is affected, and what it changes for you.
- Customs · Commercial invoiceCommercial invoice for import: mandatory details for customsThe commercial invoice for import: mandatory details for EU customs, customs value, difference from the proforma and the packing list, common mistakes.
- Customs identificationEORI number: what it is for and how to get itThe EORI number identifies your company with EU customs: what it is used for, who needs to apply, how to get it for free, and when it is required.
- Customs and labellingOrigin of goods and Made in marking: rules and pitfallsUnderstanding non-preferential origin, Made in marking and the certificate of origin: customs rules and pitfalls to avoid before importing from China.
- EPR and eco-contributionREP: eco-contribution and unique identifier for importersImporting from China? Your company becomes a producer under REP: schemes, packaging eco-contribution, and unique identifier, step by step.
- Customs · Import VATImport VAT and Reverse Charge: How It Works in FranceHow import VAT works, what the generalised reverse charge changed in France since 2022, and what it does not exempt you from paying.
- Customs · Value and dutiesCustoms Value and Duty Calculation: Base, Adjustments, RatesHow the customs value of an import from China is built, what is added or excluded, and how it is used to calculate duties.
Product compliance
The markings, standards and documents the factory must provide.
- Food contact materialsFood contact materials: Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 for importersRegulation (EC) No 1935/2004, migration limits, declarations and testing: the food contact checks to run before ordering tableware made in China.
- Documentary complianceProduct technical documentation: what the importer must holdProduct technical documentation is required on import: what the file must contain, how long to keep it, and the checks to run before ordering.
- Electronics complianceImporting electronics from China: LVD, EMC, RoHS, WEEEImporting electronics from China: the Low Voltage Directive, EMC, RoHS and WEEE, what the rules require, and the documents to demand from the factory.
- GlossaryCompliance and quality glossary: importing without recall riskSixty quality and compliance terms for importers: AQL, CE marking, declaration of conformity, technical file, EPR, NNN agreement, and the articles to read.
- Regulatory ComplianceCE Marking on Imports: What It Covers and How to VerifyCE marking is not a quality label: understand what it covers, who bears responsibility on imports, and how to verify it before ordering.
- Toy complianceImporting Toys from China: Directive 2009/48 and Standard EN 71Importing toys from China: Directive 2009/48/EC, EN 71 tests, CE marking and technical file. What to check before ordering.
- Regulated substancesREACH and Regulated Substances: The Importer's ChecksSVHC list, 0.1% threshold, Annex XVII restrictions and the SCIP database: what an importer must check on substances before ordering in China.
- Product safetyGPSR Regulation 2023/988: Importer ObligationsRegulation (EU) 2023/988 has governed product safety since late 2024: what the importer must check and document before ordering in China.
- Textiles · LabellingLabelling Textiles Imported from China: Composition, Care, OriginLabelling textiles imported from China: fibre composition, care, origin and safety, what Regulation 1007/2011 actually requires.
Costs and pricing
The real cost of goods, once landed at your door.
- Calendar · Chinese New YearChinese New Year 2027: factory calendar and import timelineChinese New Year 2027 falls on 6 February: the real factory shutdown window in China, key deadlines and a planning timeline to order on time.
- Agent compensationSourcing commission: rate, basis and how it worksUnderstanding sourcing commission: calculation basis, usual rates, services covered and cases where it replaces fixed fees when buying from China.
- Quotes · Factory comparisonComparing two factory quotes on equal terms, without misreading the priceComparing two Chinese factory quotes needs the same Incoterm, the same quantity and the same options. The method for building a reliable comparison grid.
- Costs · Landed costLanded cost: the full formula for your delivered unit costCalculating the landed cost of a product imported from China: formula, a full worked example, duties, VAT and the mistakes that distort your prices.
- Costs · ImportHidden import costs: the fees beginners forget to budget forHidden costs of importing from China: THC, storage, samples, testing, returns. The extra fees beginners forget to budget for before placing an order.
- Margin and markup factorMargin and Selling Price of an Imported Product: The Full CalculationCalculate the full landed cost of an imported product, from factory price to the last fee, and set a selling price whose markup factor protects your margin.
- Paying the factoryPaying a Chinese Supplier: Wire Transfer, Letter of CreditWire transfer, letter of credit, platforms: how to pay a Chinese factory, the real risk of each channel and the checks before every transfer.
- Currency and hedgingPaying in Dollars or Yuan: Exchange Rates and HedgingInvoicing currency, the real cost of conversion, exchange hedging: paying a Chinese supplier without surprises on the rate or on the invoice.
Sectors and use cases
What changes depending on what you import.
- Electronics sectorImporting electronics from China: Shenzhen, compliance, freightImporting electronics from China: choosing a factory in Shenzhen, building the CE file, managing batteries and organising freight without surprises.
- Packaging and printingImporting packaging from China: boxes, cartons, printingBoxes, cartons, bags and inks: importing custom packaging from China, from picking the right factory to locking down colour, food contact to eco-fees.
- Sports and outdoorImporting Sports and Outdoor Goods from China: Standards and TestingInflatables, bicycles, camping gear: safety standards, testing and seasonality to plan for when importing sports and outdoor goods from China.
- Sectors · CosmeticsImporting cosmetics from China into the EU: CPNP and responsible personImporting cosmetics made in China to sell in the EU: responsible person, CPNP notification, PIF, safety assessment and labelling, explained clearly.
- Machinery and equipmentImporting a Machine or Industrial Equipment from China: The GuideImporting an industrial machine from China raises its own set of issues: compliance, installation, spare parts and warranty. This guide explains them.
- Lighting and LED fixturesImporting LED lighting from China: EU standards and labellingImporting LED lighting fixtures and bulbs from China: ecodesign, EPREL energy labelling, electrical safety, RoHS, WEEE and the documents to require from the factory.
- Food and supplementsImporting Food Products from China: Approval, LabellingEstablishment approval, labelling and health checks on entry into the Union: key points for importing food and dietary supplements from China.
- Smart home and IoTImporting smart home products from China: RED and 2025 cybersecurityImporting smart home devices from China: the RED directive, cybersecurity mandatory since August 2025, the EN 18031 standard and tests to request from the factory.
- Sectors · Pet suppliesImporting pet accessories from China: what is regulatedImporting pet accessories from China: what stays simple, what is regulated, feed excluded, material safety and customs codes.
- Furniture and furnishingsImporting Furniture from China: Regions, Materials, PackagingFoshan, materials, flat-pack packaging and safety standards: key points for importing furniture from China without surprises on arrival.
- Textiles and apparelImporting Textiles from China: Regions, MOQ, Labelling, InspectionProduction regions, MOQ, patterns, labelling and quality control: what a clothing brand must plan before starting production in China.
- Own brand and private labelWhite Label and Private Label in China: Steps and ContractsChoosing a factory, protecting your design, framing the contract: the steps for launching a brand under white label or private label with a Chinese manufacturer.
Trade fairs and markets
Fairs, wholesale markets and the Chinese calendar.
- Calendar · Trade showsChina order calendar 2027: when to order for Christmas and summerChina buying calendar 2027, month by month: Chinese holiday dates, production and shipping lead times to order in time for Christmas and summer.
- Calendar · Canton Fair 2027Canton Fair 2027: 141st session dates, phases and badgeThe 141st Canton Fair, spring 2027: expected dates for the three phases, products by phase, buyer badge, hotels and transport in Guangzhou.
- CIFF Guangzhou · furniture fairCIFF Guangzhou 2027: dates, sectors and visiting the furniture fairCIFF Guangzhou 2027, China's international furniture fair: dates for both phases, sectors covered, buyer badge and its link to furniture sourcing.
- Trade shows · ShanghaiChina International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026: dates and access in ShanghaiCIIE 2026: the show China dedicates to its own imports runs in Shanghai from 5 to 10 November. Dates, access and its real value for a European buyer.
- Yiwu, fair and marketYiwu Commodities Fair 2026: dates, venue and productsThe China Yiwu International Commodities Fair runs from 21 to 24 October 2026 in Yiwu, Zhejiang: dates, products on display, badge and trip preparation.
- Calendar · Golden WeekChina Golden Week 2026: dates, factory closures and freightGolden Week 2026 in China: official dates 1 to 7 October, make-up working days, effects on ongoing orders and freight, what to plan before and after.
- Calendar · Chinese Public HolidaysChinese Public Holidays 2027: Dates, Factories and Order PlanningChinese public holidays 2027: every known date so far, their impact on factories and freight, and an order schedule to plan around them.
- Wholesale Market · YiwuYiwu Market (Yiwu International Trade City): Districts and BuyingYiwu Market, Yiwu International Trade City in Futian: its five districts and their products, opening hours, how to place orders there, MOQs and the agent's role.
- Electronics MarketHuaqiangbei in Shenzhen: The Electronics Market, How It WorksHuaqiangbei in Shenzhen: components, finished products and accessories, how to buy there, counterfeiting risks, and CE compliance resting on the importer.
- Wholesale Markets in GuangzhouGuangzhou Wholesale Markets: Baima, Shisanhang, Zhongda by SectorGuangzhou's wholesale markets sector by sector: Baima for clothing, Shisanhang, Guihuagang, Zhongda, addresses, hours, quantities and pitfalls.
- Trade shows · Toys, gifts and homeChina Toy Expo 2026, Shenzhen Gift Fair, East China Fair 2027: datesChina Toy Expo, Shenzhen Gift and Home Fair, East China Fair, Global Sources: 2026-2027 dates, sectors covered and EN 71 standards to plan for toys.
- Trade shows · Beauty and cosmeticsChina Beauty Expo 2027: dates, exhibitors, cosmetics shows in ChinaChina Beauty Expo (CBE) Shanghai 2027: official dates, private-label and packaging exhibitor halls, other beauty shows in China, and EU rules before you buy.
- Electronics trade shows · Hong KongHong Kong Electronics Fair 2026-2027: dates, exhibitors, ShenzhenHong Kong Electronics Fair and Global Sources: 2026-2027 dates, exhibitor profiles, and combining your trip with Shenzhen and Guangdong factories.
- Calendar · Trade showsTrade shows in China 2027: full calendar by month and sectorCalendar of trade shows in China and Hong Kong from October 2026 to end of 2027: dates, cities, sectors, and how to choose the right show.
- Intertextile Shanghai · CHICIntertextile Shanghai 2027 and CHIC: textile and fashion shows in ChinaIntertextile Shanghai and CHIC 2027: dates, fabrics, garments and accessories, and how to turn a textile show contact into a verified supplier in China.
Launching a brand
From product idea to online shop.
- Launch your brand · budgetBudget to launch your brand in 2027: cost breakdownThe budget to launch a brand of products imported from China: samples, tooling, production, compliance, customs, store and marketing, in three costed scenarios.
- Launch your Shopify storeSetting up a Shopify store with products made in ChinaSetting up a Shopify store with custom-made products from China: plan, legal status, payment, stock in Europe and obligations before launch.
- Dropshipping and owned stockDropshipping from China or your own stock in Europe: which to pick?Dropshipping or owned stock from China: lead times, VAT and IOSS, returns, quality, margin and GPSR obligations compared, and when to switch models.
- Product ideas 2027What product to sell in 2027: strong categories, compliance and costsFour product categories sourced from China well placed for 2027 in Europe: demand, regulatory compliance, starting investment and pitfalls to know.
- Launching Your BrandLaunching a Brand With Products Made in China: Steps and CostsLaunching a brand with products made in China: sourcing, compliance, real costs, timelines and Sorva's turnkey package at 2,490 euros excl. VAT.
- Launching Your E-commerce BusinessLaunching an E-commerce Business: The Real StepsLaunching an e-commerce business in Europe: status, product, supplier, stock, store, payment and legal obligations, in order, with no promise of profit.
- Launch your brand · Amazon FBALaunching an Amazon FBA Brand From China: 2026 GuideLaunching an Amazon FBA brand with products made in China: product, FNSKU, trademark, customs by country and shipping, as of September 27, 2026.
- Finding your nicheFinding a profitable e-commerce niche: the method to validate itFinding a profitable e-commerce niche: the criteria that matter, free tools to measure demand, and how a sample validates it before you order.
- Marketplaces and complianceSelling on Amazon, bol.com and Cdiscount: seller obligationsSelling products imported from China on Amazon, bol.com or Cdiscount: GPSR, EPR identifier, the LUCID register in Germany, documents and logistics expected.
Importing from China, country by country
Duties, standards, ports and formalities for every country outside the EU.
- World · BahrainImporting From China to Bahrain: Customs and VAT in 2026Importing from China to Bahrain in 2026: 5% customs duty, 10% VAT, the Gulf G-Mark, required documents and ports, all backed by sources.
- World · DjiboutiImporting from China to Djibouti: Customs, TIC and VAT 2026Importing from China to Djibouti in 2026: TIC, VAT, customs paperwork, the port of Doraleh, the DIFTZ free zone and the steps for a first order, with sources.
- World · MadagascarImporting From China to Madagascar: Customs, CTN, Costs 2026Importing from China to Madagascar in 2026: customs duty of 5 to 20%, 20% VAT, the Cargo Tracking Note, BNM standards, the port of Toamasina and order steps, sourced.
- World · MauritiusImporting from China to Mauritius: customs, VAT, free port 2026Importing from China to Mauritius in 2026: China free trade agreement, customs duties, 15% VAT, free port and order steps, with sources.
- World · OmanImporting from China to Oman: Customs, VAT and Bayan in 2026Importing from China to Oman in 2026: customs duties, 5% VAT, the Bayan system, documents, Salalah and Sohar ports, first order steps, verified sources.
- World · SingaporeImporting from China to Singapore: Customs, GST and Logistics Hub 2026Importing from China to Singapore in 2026: 9% GST, near-zero duties, TradeNet import permits, standards and hub status, all backed by official sources.
- World · BangladeshImporting from China to Bangladesh: Customs, VAT and Letter of Credit (2026)Importing from China to Bangladesh: average 14.1% customs duty, VAT up to 15%, mandatory letter of credit, IRC and Chittagong port, sourced and referenced.
- World · BeninImporting from China to Benin: Customs, VAT and Cotonou Port in 2026Importing from China to Benin in 2026: ECOWAS tariff, 18% VAT, customs paperwork, the NB standard, Cotonou port and re-export to Nigeria, with sources.
- World · BrazilImporting From China to Brazil: Customs and Taxes in 2026Importing from China to Brazil in 2026: Siscomex, RADAR, DUIMP, import duties, IPI, ICMS, PIS/COFINS, INMETRO and ANATEL standards, the Port of Santos, practical steps.
- World · Burkina FasoImporting From China to Burkina Faso: WAEMU Customs and Costs in 2026Importing from China to Burkina Faso in 2026: WAEMU tariff, VAT, AES levy, required documents, port corridors and order steps, all sourced.
- World · CameroonImporting from China to Cameroon: customs, CEEAC CET and ports in 2026Importing from China to Cameroon in 2026: the new CEEAC-CEMAC CET, VAT, PECAE and ANOR, customs documents, the ports of Douala and Kribi, all sourced.
- World · CanadaImporting from China to Canada: Customs, CARM and Surtaxes 2026Importing from China to Canada in 2026: customs duties, GST and HST, surtaxes on Chinese steel and aluminum, the CARM system, documents and ports, all sourced.
- World · ChileImporting From China to Chile: Duties, VAT and FTA in 2026Importing from China to Chile in 2026: the China FTA, a 6% duty, 19% VAT, required documents, ports and step-by-step import process, fully sourced.
- World · Republic of the CongoImporting from China to the Republic of the Congo: Customs, PCEC, VAT 2026Importing from China to the Republic of the Congo in 2026: CEMAC tariff, VAT, PCEC certificate, the port of Pointe-Noire, and the steps for a first order.
- World · Costa RicaImporting From China to Costa Rica: Customs, FTA, Costs 2026Importing from China to Costa Rica in 2026: China-Costa Rica FTA, customs duties, 13% IVA, TICA paperwork, Limón and Caldera ports, sourced.
- World · GabonImporting From China to Gabon: Customs, VAT and Owendo Port in 2026Importing from China to Gabon in 2026: CEMAC tariff, 18% VAT, required documents, PROGEC certification, Owendo port, sourced facts.
- World · GhanaImporting from China to Ghana: Duties, Standards and Steps in 2026Importing from China to Ghana: ECOWAS tariff, VAT, documents, GSA standards, banned goods, ports and practical steps for a first order with Sorva.
- Monde · GuatemalaImporter de Chine au Guatemala : douane, TVA et coûts en 2026Importer de Chine au Guatemala en 2026 : droits de douane, TVA à 12 %, documents, normes, ports et étapes d'une première commande, sources vérifiées.
- World · JapanImporting from China to Japan: Customs, RCEP and Consumption Tax 2026Importing from China to Japan in 2026: near zero customs duty on most goods, 10% consumption tax, RCEP, documents, JIS standards and ports, with sources.
- World · KazakhstanImporting from China to Kazakhstan: Customs, VAT and EAC in 2026Importing from China to Kazakhstan in 2026: Eurasian Economic Union, 16% VAT, EAC marking, Khorgos, required documents and steps, backed by verified sources.
- World · KenyaImporting from China to Kenya: Customs, PVoC and Costs 2026Importing from China to Kenya in 2026: EAC customs duty, VAT, PVoC/KEBS certification, required documents, the port of Mombasa and order steps, with sources.
- World · KuwaitImporting from China to Kuwait: Customs, Licence and Costs in 2026Importing from China to Kuwait in 2026: 5% customs duty, no VAT yet, import licence, documents, ports and steps, with sources.
- World · LebanonImporting from China to Lebanon: 2026 GuideImporting from China to Lebanon in 2026: customs duties, 11% VAT, required documents, LIBNOR standards, banned products, the port of Beirut and practical steps.
- World · MaliImporting from China to Mali: Customs Duties, VAT and Corridors in 2026Importing from China to Mali: ECOWAS common external tariff, VAT, paperwork, standards, the Dakar and Abidjan corridors, cost calculation and first-order steps.
- World · MoroccoImporting from China to Morocco: customs duties, VAT and IMANOR in 2026Importing from China to Morocco in 2026: customs duties, VAT, IMANOR standards, Tanger Med, required documents and the steps of a first order, sources included.
- World · MexicoImporting from China to Mexico in 2026: Customs, NOM and PadrónImporting from China to Mexico in 2026: customs duties, 16% IVA (VAT), NOM standards, padrón de importadores, ports, and steps for a first order.
- World · Gulf and Middle EastImporting From China to the Middle East: SABER, ECAS, G-Mark in 2026Importing from China into the Gulf in 2026: common 5% tariff, VAT by country, SABER, G-Mark, MoIAT, licenses reserved for nationals, free zones and ports.
- World · MozambiqueImporting from China to Mozambique: Customs, INNOQ and VAT in 2026Importing from China to Mozambique in 2026: customs duties, 16% VAT, mandatory pre-shipment inspection, documents, and the ports of Maputo and Beira, with sources.
- World · NigerImporting from China to Niger: customs, Cotonou corridor and 2026 costsImporting from China to Niger in 2026: UEMOA common external tariff, VAT, closed Cotonou corridor, documents and steps for a first order, with sources.
- World · NigeriaImporting from China to Nigeria: customs, SONCAP, costs 2026Importing from China to Nigeria in 2026: customs duties, VAT, the SONCAP certificate, required documents, Lagos ports and the steps for a first order, with sources.
- World · PakistanImporting from China to Pakistan: customs, PSQCA and ports 2026Importing from China to Pakistan in 2026: the free trade agreement, customs duty structure, PSQCA certification, Karachi, Qasim and Gwadar ports, and order steps.
- World · PanamaImporting From China to Panama: Customs, ITBMS and Free Zone in 2026Importing from China to Panama in 2026: customs duties, 7% ITBMS, no free trade agreement, the Colón Free Zone and order steps, with sources cited.
- World · PeruImporting from China to Peru in 2026: customs, FTA, Chancay portImporting from China to Peru in 2026: the FTA in force, 18% IGV, Chancay port, SUNAT documents and the steps for a first order.
- World · QatarImporting from China to Qatar: Customs, Licence and Costs in 2026Importing from China to Qatar in 2026: 5% Gulf customs duty, no VAT, restricted import licence, required documents, Hamad Port and order steps.
- World · United KingdomImporting from China to the UK: customs, VAT and standards in 2026Importing from China to the UK in 2026: UK Global Tariff, 20% VAT, GB EORI, UKCA marking, ports and steps, with verifiable sources.
- World · RwandaImporting From China to Rwanda: Customs, RSB and Corridors in 2026Importing from China to Rwanda in 2026: EAC common external tariff, VAT, RSB standards, Mombasa/Dar es Salaam corridors, documents and real costs.
- World · SenegalImporting from China to Senegal: Complete 2026 GuideImporting from China to Senegal: ECOWAS customs duties, 18% VAT, required paperwork, the port of Dakar, timelines and steps for a first order.
- World · TogoImporting from China to Togo: customs, VAT and Lomé port in 2026Importing from China to Togo in 2026: customs duties, VAT, documents, standards, the Port of Lomé and first-order steps, backed by official sources.
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- World · United Arab EmiratesImporting from China to the UAE: customs, VAT and standards in 2026Importing from China to the UAE in 2026: customs duties, 5% VAT, MoIAT standards, documents and free zones, with sources.
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- World · PhilippinesImporting from China to the Philippines: customs, RCEP and VAT in 2026Importing from China to the Philippines in 2026: average 6% customs duty, 12% VAT, duty free under 10,000 pesos, ICC certificate, Luzon ports, all sourced.
- World · South AfricaImporting from China to South Africa: customs, NRCS and costs in 2026Importing from China to South Africa in 2026: customs duties, 15% VAT, the NRCS Letter of Authority, the port of Durban, documents and steps, with sources.
- World · AlgeriaImporting from China to Algeria: complete guide 2026Importing from China to Algeria: customs duties, the DAPS surtax, VAT, required documents, standards, ports, payment and the steps for a first order.
- World · Latin AmericaImporting from China to Latin America: a country guide, 2026Importing from China to Latin America in 2026: Colón Free Zone, Mexican controls, Chile and Peru trade deals, Brazil's Remessa Conforme, with sources.
- World · AngolaImporting from China to Angola: customs, VAT and costs in 2026Importing from China to Angola in 2026: customs duties, 14% VAT, the port of Luanda, required documents and the steps of a first order, with sources.
- World · Saudi ArabiaImporting from China to Saudi Arabia: customs, SABER and VAT in 2026Importing from China to Saudi Arabia in 2026: customs duties, 15% VAT, SABER certification, required documents, ports and the steps of a first order.
- World · ArgentinaImporting from China to Argentina in 2026: Customs, VAT, MercosurImporting from China to Argentina in 2026: customs duties, VAT and import surcharges, Mercosur, required documents, ports and order steps.
- World · ArmeniaImporting From China to Armenia: Customs Duties and VAT in 2026Importing from China to Armenia in 2026: EAEU tariff, 20% VAT, required documents, licenses, routes via Georgia, backed by official sources.
- World · AustraliaImporting From China to Australia: Customs, GST and RCM in 2026Importing from China to Australia in 2026: ChAFTA, 10% GST, RCM marking, biosecurity, customs documents, Sydney and Melbourne ports, with sources.
- World · Australia · ChAFTAImporting from China to Australia 2026: ChAFTA, BICON, RCMImporting from China to Australia: ChAFTA certificate of origin, clearance thresholds, GST, BICON biosecurity, packaging wood, RCM marking and ports, sources included.
- World · ColombiaImporting from China to Colombia: customs, VAT, steps in 2026Importing from China to Colombia in 2026: DIAN customs duties, 19% VAT, required documents, standards, ports, and the steps for a first order.
- World · South KoreaImporting from China to South Korea: customs, VAT and FTA in 2026Importing from China to South Korea in 2026: the China-Korea FTA, 10% VAT, KC marking, the port of Busan, required documents and procedures, backed by official sources.
- World · Côte d'IvoireImporting from China to Côte d'Ivoire: 2026 GuideImporting from China to Côte d'Ivoire in 2026: customs duties, VAT, certificate of conformity, documents, Abidjan port steps, backed by figures and sources.
- World · EgyptImporting from China to Egypt: customs, GOEIC, costs in 2026Importing from China to Egypt in 2026: customs duties, 14% VAT, the ACID/Nafeza declaration, GOEIC certificates, ports and order steps, with verified sources.
- World · EcuadorImporting from China to Ecuador: customs, IVA and steps in 2026Importing from China to Ecuador in 2026: the China-Ecuador free trade deal, SENAE duties, 15% IVA, the ISD tax, documents and steps for a first order.
- World · EthiopiaImporting From China to Ethiopia: Customs, ECAE and Djibouti PortImporting from China to Ethiopia in 2026: customs duties, VAT, foreign exchange control, ECAE certificate, port of Djibouti, documents and steps, with sources.
- World · GeorgiaImporting from China to Georgia: customs duties, VAT and 2026 dealImporting from China to Georgia in 2026: free trade agreement, customs duties, 18% VAT, the ports of Poti and Batumi, and sourced documents and steps.
- World · GuineaImporting from China to Guinea: Complete 2026 GuideImporting from China to Guinea: ECOWAS common external tariff, 18% VAT, the port of Conakry, required paperwork and the steps for a first order.
- World · HaitiImporting from China to Haiti: customs duties and documents in 2026Importing from China to Haiti in 2026: 10% VAT, verification fees, mandatory DPI and AV, authorized ports, first-order steps, and verified sources.
- World · IndiaImporting From China to India: Customs, BIS and IEC in 2026Importing from China to India in 2026: IEC, customs duty, IGST, BIS certification, antidumping duties on Chinese goods, Nhava Sheva and Mundra ports, with sources.
- World · IndonesiaImporting from China to Indonesia: customs, SNI and VAT in 2026Importing from China to Indonesia in 2026: customs duties, VAT, PPh 22, mandatory SNI and halal rules, documents, ports and order steps.
- World · IraqImporting from China to Iraq: Customs, Certification, Costs 2026Importing from China to Iraq in 2026: customs duties, documents, pre-shipment inspection, ports and steps for a first order, with sources.
- World · JordanImporting from China to Jordan: Customs, JSMO and GST in 2026Importing from China to Jordan in 2026: the 16% general sales tax, JSMO certification, documents, licenses, Aqaba port and the steps for a first order.
- World · MalaysiaImporting from China to Malaysia: customs, SST and SIRIM in 2026Importing from China to Malaysia in 2026: RCEP and ACFTA customs duties, SST, SIRIM certification, mandatory documents and ports, with sources.
- World · MoldovaImporting from China to Moldova: Customs, VAT and Transit 2026Importing from China to Moldova in 2026: MFN customs duties, 20% VAT, transit through Romania, verified official documents and sources.
- World · NorwayImporting From China to Norway: Customs, VAT and Steps in 2026Importing from China to Norway in 2026: EEA without a customs union, 25% VAT, Tolletaten, Digitoll, product-by-product duty rates and documents, with sources.
- World · New ZealandImporting from China to New Zealand: Customs, GST and FTA in 2026Importing from China to New Zealand in 2026: the free trade agreement, 15% GST, customs duties, MPI biosecurity, ports and documents, all sourced.
- World · UgandaImporting from China to Uganda: customs, UNBS and costs in 2026Importing from China to Uganda in 2026: customs duties, VAT, the UNBS PVoC certificate, the Mombasa corridor and the steps of a first order, sourced throughout.
- World · UzbekistanImporting from China to Uzbekistan: duties, VAT and WTO in 2026Importing from China to Uzbekistan in 2026: 12% import VAT, duties set line by line, non-WTO status, required documents, banned goods and landlocked routes.
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- World · Dominican RepublicImporting From China to the Dominican Republic: Customs, ITBIS 2026Importing from China to the Dominican Republic in 2026: customs duties, 18% ITBIS, Caucedo and Haina ports, documents and licenses, with sources.
- World · SerbiaImporting from China to Serbia: Customs, VAT and Trade Deal in 2026Importing from China to Serbia in 2026: free trade agreement with China, 20% VAT, customs paperwork, standards and shipping routes, with sources.
- World · SwitzerlandImporting from China to Switzerland: Customs, VAT and Rules 2026Importing from China to Switzerland in 2026: free trade agreement, 8.1% VAT, the Cassis de Dijon principle, customs paperwork and routes via Basel, with sources.
- World · TanzaniaImporting from China to Tanzania: customs, TBS and PVoC in 2026Importing from China to Tanzania in 2026: EAC common external tariff, VAT, PVoC certificate, Dar es Salaam port, documents and steps, with sources.
- World · ThailandImporting from China to Thailand: Customs, VAT and TISI in 2026Importing from China to Thailand in 2026: ACFTA and RCEP duty rates, import VAT, TISI standards and the Laem Chabang port, with sources.
- World · TunisiaImporting from China to Tunisia: Complete 2026 GuideImporting from China to Tunisia in 2026: customs duties, VAT, technical controls, documents, licensed products and concrete steps, backed by figures.
- World · TurkeyImporting From China to Turkey: Customs Union, VAT, Duties in 2026Importing from China to Turkey in 2026: EU customs union, 20% VAT, extra duties on China, required documents, standards and steps for a first order.
- World · UkraineImporting from China to Ukraine: Customs, VAT and Logistics in 2026Importing from China to Ukraine in 2026: WTO customs duties, 20% VAT, mandatory documents, licenses, wartime logistics routes and secure payment.
- World · UruguayImporting From China to Uruguay in 2026: Customs, VAT and MercosurImporting from China to Uruguay in 2026: Mercosur common external tariff, import VAT, documents, the Port of Montevideo, free trade zones, official sources.
- World · ZambiaImporting from China to Zambia: customs, ZABS and costs in 2026Importing from China to Zambia in 2026: customs duty, 16% VAT, ZABS/PVoC certification, the Dar es Salaam and Durban corridors, with sources.
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