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    EXW vs DPD (importing from China)

    Thank you. Your advice has been invaluable. Our first order was a small(ish) sent by sea. If our first test order sells well and we find there is a niche market waiting to be filled with out product then we intend to place a larger order. We intend to grow steadily. I have been on your...
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    EXW vs DPD (importing from China)

    That was my first time importing. Would you recommend I choose EXW terms for when we next order?
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    EXW vs DPD (importing from China)

    Hi sorry I missed this. There was just an invoice attached to the box but it didn’t stipulate anything about Duty + VAT. should I ask the my supplier for some evidence?
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    Startup importing from China advice please

    We went with DDP terms but ensured the contract stipulated all duties paid included VAT and port charges. No hidden fees or costs.
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    EXW vs DPD (importing from China)

    Ps thanks for all of your help!
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    EXW vs DPD (importing from China)

    Hi everyone. Just providing an update for any of you who are interested. We received the products around the estimated date they provided for delivery. The invoice attached to the delivery reflects the amount I paid for the stock. Overall, had a good experience importing from China. I would...
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    DDP tracking number from China?

    I have just read through the thread. Your discussion has been incredibly beneficial to me so thank all of you. I understand that I won’t receive the tracking number until DPD get the goods in the UK (which I estimate to be around 50 days). I will provide an update in a couple of months.
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    DDP tracking number from China?

    DDP is the delivery type I have chosen. And they said it will DPD express in my local… so I’m assuming they mean the courier will be DPD over here in the UK. That’s what I thought. So is it normal practice to have a tracking number even when using DDP method?
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    DDP tracking number from China?

    Hi, First timer importing here: I have ordered some product from China. It is coming via sea freight and I have chosen DDP for delivery type. I have asked the seller for a tracking number but they said “items have been sent and we will send DPD express. Don’t worry” Is this normal? Do I not...
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    EXW vs DPD (importing from China)

    I decided to go with DPD delivery. I expect the product around July so if I receive the product without any issues then you could maybe say it has been resolved then!
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    EXW vs DPD (importing from China)

    Thanks I’ll have a look at that now. I have checked the Gov website and I can’t seem to find anything pertaining to skewers. Hopefully, as it’s DPD I get what I’ve asked for. The company also have experience selling to the UK market so hopefully that counts for something!
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    EXW vs DPD (importing from China)

    Which thread are you alluding to? They are steel kebab skewers? What certificates would these require? thanks
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    EXW vs DPD (importing from China)

    yes I understand. Even if I have a commercial invoice that states the amount, there’s nothing arguably stopping them undervaluing goods via their invoice is there? But if I have a different one could that help against any issues with HMRC or Alibaba.com?
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    EXW vs DPD (importing from China)

    Yes on the trade assurance contract via Alibaba.com it states DDP. It also states this on the proforma invoice they sent. I am paying through Alibaba.com trade assurance so I assume they would want to ensure that I get the delivery so they can receive their money from the beneficiary bank? do I...
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    EXW vs DPD (importing from China)

    thanks they have sent me a proforma invoice is this the same as a commercial invoice?
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