Importing Tyres from China to UK

[marty053]

Hi guys new user here hoping for some help. I have a tyre depot, Im currently looking at how viable it would be for me to import containers of new tyres from china to the UK.

I have made initial contact with some chinese companies that have offered me price on this. What im looking here is some information on what charges, import duties and licenses etc i would need before doing so.

Also if anyone is in the same field and are currently doing the same thing id love any helpful tips and hints they could give me.

 

[GraemeL]

I have made initial contact with some chinese companies that have offered me price on this. What im looking here is some information on what charges, import duties and licenses etc i would need before doing so.

Hello Marty,

suggest you have a read of the hugely informative section at the top of this Forum for those new to importing

G

 

[marty053]

Sorry mate didnt see that,i will do thanks

 

[MOIC]

TYRES must be the hardest product to import from China.

Checks must be made by people who understand the industry.

Proceed with caution.

 

[marty053]

Any idea what way i should go about doing this?

 

[MOIC]

Any idea what way i should go about doing this?

You must only work with a reputed tyre manufacturer.

There are too many scams with tyres.

Feel free to contact me directly by email at [email protected] if you need any assistance.

 

[Deleted member 226268]

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Aren't tyres one of those consumer items that are drowning in E.U. Health and Safety red tape ?
Needing E.U. safety and compliance certification paperwork, correct polymer specifications, etc.

May be dodgy importing tyres of unknown quality, specifications.
What happens to you if there are accidents and these tyres are found on the cars ?

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[MOIC]

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Aren't tyres one of those consumer items that are drowning in E.U. Health and Safety red tape ?
Needing E.U. safety and compliance certification paperwork, correct polymer specifications, etc.

May be dodgy importing tyres of unknown quality, specifications.
What happens to you if there are accidents and these tyres are found on the cars ?

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Yes and rightly so.

Importing a tyre that looks as if it is OK is a million miles from ensuring it has the correct specifications and certificates.

It's a dangerous product to import, if you do not follow the correct processes, especially when importing this product from China.