Do I need a VAT number to import from China? Ireland, UK and EU guide
EORI or VAT number: what you really need to import from China to Ireland, the UK and the EU, how import VAT works and why most importers register for VAT.
Shipping & customs from China
Practical guides to shipping goods from China by sea or air, preparing documents and clearing customs in Ireland, the UK and the EU.
Landed cost from China: how to calculate the full cost of importing to Ireland, the UK and the EU
How to calculate landed cost when importing from China to Ireland, the UK or the EU: every cost from the factory to your door, step by step.
Importing from China after the EU ended the €150 duty-free limit
Since July 2026 parcels from China worth up to €150 pay customs duty in the EU. What changed, who is affected and why bulk import makes more sense.
Amazon UK FBA from China: how to source and ship products to the UK
How to source products in China for Amazon UK FBA: choosing suppliers, UK product rules, inspection, FBA labels, shipping and customs.
Shipping from China to the UK: sea freight vs air freight
Sea freight or air freight from China to the UK? How each option works, how to choose, what documents you need and how to clear UK customs.
Import from China to Ireland: the complete 2026 guide
A step-by-step guide to importing from China to Ireland: EORI, supplier checks, EU product rules, sea and air freight, customs duty, import VAT and documents.
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