20ft Container From China

[doherty_1980]

Is anyone importing full containers from China. I'm looking to import a 20 ft container from Shanghai to UK. I've been quoted just over £2000 for one which includes import fees and handling. Duty, VAT and road transport is on top of that. Just wondering if the shipping price is about normal.

 

[MOIC]

Hi

Sounds a bit excessive to me.

Freight cost from Shanghai / Ningbo to Felixstowe for a 20ft container is just under GBP1000.

I am sure you can get a forwarder to clear the container for less than what you have been quoted.

Which city is the container to be delivered to in the UK?

If you require any help regarding this matter, or in general China trading or shipping, please send me a PM and I will make enquiries for you to get you the best quotes.

Regards

Ron
MYOFFICEINCHINA

 

[GraemeL]

Is anyone importing full containers from China. I'm looking to import a 20 ft container from Shanghai to UK. I've been quoted just over £2000 for one which includes import fees and handling. Duty, VAT and road transport is on top of that. Just wondering if the shipping price is about normal.

Hello.

Getting a quote in £ means that your supplier is taking the risk on exchange rates. Container freight rates are quoted in $. Suggest you get a quote direct from a UK based freighter for comparison.

G

 

[Vardan 89]

Hi

Sounds a bit excessive to me.

Freight cost from Shanghai / Ningbo to Felixstowe for a 20ft container is just under GBP1000.

I am sure you can get a forwarder to clear the container for less than what you have been quoted.

Which city is the container to be delivered to in the UK?

If you require any help regarding this matter, or in general China trading or shipping, please send me a PM and I will make enquiries for you to get you the best quotes.

Regards

Ron
MYOFFICEINCHINA

Try getting a quote from Robert of Power [email protected]
I haven't used his service yet but he assisted me in couple of quotes.

Cheers,
Darshan

 

[IMEX Sourcing Services]

Hi,

It does sound a bit excessive to me. The clearing charges do sound high. If you could send me more details, I would be happy to get back to you with a quote.

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

How do you guys know the cost is excessive? Do you know what the duty & VAT charges are?

Search for my previous posts about recent shipping costs from China for an indication of teh sea fright. Only the OP can then calculate if it is excessive.

 

[IMEX Sourcing Services]

Speaking for me: I know it from experience and because I quote people for FCL's regularly to UK. Also, the original poster clearly mentions the duty and VAT is on top of the quote and not part of it.

 

[GraemeL]

How do you guys know the cost is excessive? Do you know what the duty & VAT charges are?

Search for my previous posts about recent shipping costs from China for an indication of teh sea fright. Only the OP can then calculate if it is excessive.

I think you have missed the relevant points in the OP.

G

 

[MOIC]

How do you guys know the cost is excessive? Do you know what the duty & VAT charges are?

Search for my previous posts about recent shipping costs from China for an indication of teh sea fright. Only the OP can then calculate if it is excessive.

If you read the original post correctly.............Duty, VAT and road transport is on top of that.

It is excessive.

I regularly ship over 10 containers worldwide on a weekly basis.

I am in touch with all the shipping lines to get weekly updates of their costs.

I think I know my business.

Happy Xmas

Ron
MYOFFICEINCHINA

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

Apologies - my speed reading has gone awry!

 

[MOIC]

Apologies - my speed reading has gone awry!

.. . . . .Easily done !

 

[PowerForwarding]

I can get you a price for a 20ft from Shanghai which will come in cheaper than what you have there, please email me on [email protected] and I'll work you out a rate to door. Obviously it will exclude duty / VAT and any exam fees should there be any if customs pull the box. But even so I can indicate what the fees would be.

P.S. Darshan, thanks for the recommendation

 

[Vardan 89]

I can get you a price for a 20ft from Shanghai which will come in cheaper than what you have there, please email me on [email protected] and I'll work you out a rate to door. Obviously it will exclude duty / VAT and any exam fees should there be any if customs pull the box. But even so I can indicate what the fees would be.

P.S. Darshan, thanks for the recommendation

You are always welcome Robert

 

[findnewland]

Now ocean freight is so low from China to EUR

 

[Calibre Designs]

Have you looked at consolidating your cargo with another company and share the costs? I work with several manufacturers who use this method. It gets delivered to the port where the shipment is split and divided by the forwarders.

Get in touch if you want to explore this option.

Thanks

 

[sunseeker]

Is anyone importing full containers from China. I'm looking to import a 20 ft container from Shanghai to UK. I've been quoted just over £2000 for one which includes import fees and handling. Duty, VAT and road transport is on top of that. Just wondering if the shipping price is about normal.

Hi,

we have just paid £2,127.56 for a 20ft from China to Lancashire plus duty and vat which is a crippler.

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

When discussing shipping prices, forget duty & VAT - they are controlled by the price of the goods, so useless when comparing (or moaning!!!).

 

[Multi-store]

[FONT='Century Gothic','sans-serif']The rough cost of a 20ft container from Shanghai to UK is $1600 this month.[/FONT]
[FONT='Century Gothic','sans-serif']This is on the assumption there are no import duties to be added ( there will always be Vat to add on though) & any other destuffing costs etc.[/FONT]

 

[Import Expert]

I can help look at various options for you if need be.

Please feel free to PM details to me.

 

[keytop]

Is anyone importing full containers from China. I'm looking to import a 20 ft container from Shanghai to UK. I've been quoted just over £2000 for one which includes import fees and handling. Duty, VAT and road transport is on top of that. Just wondering if the shipping price is about normal.

check the fee from the freight forwarder of China,Maybe it will be cheaper,But be careful for the hidden cost

Here is Soros Chen from guangzhou,China. Who work for several importers from Euro as their trading agent, Just like their “eyes” and “ears” in China.
Any related business problem, Will try to give you some advice.

 

[PhilipWest]

It really is surprising their isn't an LME style index of cash, 3 months and 6 months contracts that have to be backed up with using a container to make it real.