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    Insurance

    Can you recommend another company for insurance? turns out the company I was looking at only insured the item if delivery was within 2 weeks.
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    Insurance

    Ok thanks. I’ve done a few online quotes today all around £35. Is that about right?
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    Insurance

    Can anyone recommend any insurance companies that would cover goods that I am importing from China to the uk via air freight? Incase they got lost or damaged on route etc. Value of goods is 3k. Thankyou
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    Uk customs, goods from China

    Thanks for everyone’s input and advice you’ve e all been very helpful and I really appreciate it. Another question… My total cost of goods is around $3000. I’ve been quoted by the seller/manufacturer in China $530 for shipping the goods to my door via sea on DDU terms. Which seems ok. they...
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    Uk customs, goods from China

    Ok Thankyou. I’ve been told 35 days delivery. How do I speak to an FF?
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    Uk customs, goods from China

    Ok I’m now confused what’s the difference between a courier and freight delivery. I’ve been given quotes for it coming on a boat with ups and fedex?
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    Uk customs, goods from China

    Thankyou. Yes it will most likely be sea fright with fedex, dhl or ups. Sorry if I didn’t make that clear in the original post. Does that mean theres different/ more paperwork that I need to complete? unfortunaly I’ve been unable to find a manufacturer in the uk. What other hidden costs might...
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    Uk customs, goods from China

    Thankyou all. That’s very helpful. The seller in China is arranging the courier, so apart from waiting for a tax bill from the courier company there’s nothing else I need to do? what do I do with the EORI code? Or will the seller ask for it when they arrange the shipping of the goods?
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    Uk customs, goods from China

    Hi, Hoping someone might be able to help… I plan on importing some pet accessories (collars/leads etc. Nothing electronic) into the UK from China,What I’m a little unsure about is what paperwork do I need to insure my goods get through customs smoothly. I know I’ll need to pay 20% vat and 2%...
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    First order on Alibaba

    Thankyou, that’s very helpful. Apart from having an EORI there’s nothing else I need? No special documents or anything or anything I need to setup? It’s just wait for the tax bill?
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    First order on Alibaba

    Hi, For a few years I’ve been thinking of importing products from China to sell over here (UK). Finally it looks like I’ve got a spare few funds to be able to give it a go. I've found a manufacturer on alibaba, trade assured, good reviews, and not a ridiculous moq. So so far all seems possible...
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