{"id":26328,"date":"2018-11-27T09:42:19","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T01:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jingsourcing.com\/?p=26328"},"modified":"2024-06-20T13:44:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T05:44:47","slug":"importing-from-china-to-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jingsourcing.com\/importing-from-china-to-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Import from China to the UK-Guide after Brexit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Importers have to meet many requirements to\u00a0bring goods into the UK from any other country. And after Brexit, the UK has some new import and export policies. Therefore, if you are considering importing from China to the UK, it is better to have a clear understanding of these requirements and policies.<\/p>

Also, if you know the time and cost range of the entire import process<\/a>, including customs charges and shipping<\/a>, you will be able to roughly estimate the cost of your products as well as the import cycle. It’s critical to your business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Table of Contents<\/em><\/p>

  1. Have an Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI) Number.<\/a><\/li>
  2. Check Import License and Product Restriction.<\/a><\/li>
  3. Register with the CHIEF system to Declare Your Imports.<\/a><\/li>
  4. Able to Include Full Details on All the Invoices and Labels.<\/a><\/li>
  5. Use the Right Commodity Code for Your Imported Goods.<\/a><\/li>
  6. Pay the Required Customs Charges (Import Duty & VAT).<\/a><\/li>
  7. Decide Who Will Make Customs Clearance & Transportation.<\/a><\/li>
  8. What to Do after Confirming the Product You Want to Import?<\/a><\/li>
  9. Product Labeling and Marking Requirements (CE & UKCA).<\/a><\/li>
  10. Shipping Method, Cost, and Time from China to the UK.<\/a><\/li>
  11. Top Products that Are Imported from China to the UK.<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Ensure that You Have an Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI) Number.<\/h2>

    UK customs use an EORI number<\/a><\/span> to record imports and exports. Similar to an EU EORI number, but it is issued by the British Customs Authority (HMRC) and is only valid in the UK. You’ll need an EORI number to clear your goods<\/a> through UK Customs, even if you use a freight agents<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>

    From January 1, 2021, when you move goods into Great Britain (England, Wales, or Scotland), the UK customs only accept an EORI number starting with GB, for example, GB123456789000. If you already have a non-GB EORI number, you’ll need a new one. You can validate your GB EORI number here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>

    While moving goods into Northern Ireland, you need an EORI number that starts with XI. To validate non-GB EORI numbers, you can check here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>

    HMRC allocate EORI numbers.\u00a0After submitting an online application to HMRC using your Government Gateway account, you will get a GB EORI number immediately, or within 5 days if HMRC needs to check your application, and XI EORI also within 5 days. More information for your application, you can get here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Check if You Need a Licence and that Your Goods Aren\u2019t Banned from Importing to the UK.<\/h2>

    Before you try to import from China to the UK, it is essential to check if there are any import controls on your goods. The goods subject to import controls are firearms, anti-personnel mines, and certain nuclear and chemical goods. Know more information about import controls, please read Open General Import Licence – December 2020 (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>

    Apart from import controls, for peace and security, the UK has import sanctions on arms embargoes and trade restrictions.<\/p>

    Though there are import controls and sanctions, for most industrial goods, you don’t need an import licence to bring them into the UK. But ensure to obtain one if your products are under control, like firearms, torture equipment, etc. It is issued by DIT\u2019s Import Licensing Branch<\/a> (ILB).<\/p>

    If you want to check whether there are any licences, certificates, and restrictions<\/a> on your products and find out how to get one, visit the Department for International Trade.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Register with the CHIEF System to Declare Your Imported Goods.<\/h2>

    Freight forwarders, importers, and exporters use the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system to submit an electronic declaration, input customs data, automatically check for errors as well as calculate payable taxes and duties. The CHIEF system also identifies which of your consignments need documentation or examination<\/span><\/a>, thus allowing for a faster entry for low-risk goods.<\/p>

    If you hire a freight forwarder or agent to handle all your shipment woes for you, then he should do this registration for you. However, if you manage shipping by yourself, ensure that you have registered with CHIEF to declare your imported goods.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Ensure that You Can Include Full Details on All the Invoices and Labels.<\/h2>

    Details of the receiver and sender should be in all the invoices and labels<\/span><\/a> you use. Other details include the quantities of goods and their value, a complete description of the imported contents, and the commodity codes. Make sure that your invoice is typed and avoid making manual changes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Use the Right Commodity Code for the Goods You\u2019re Importing.<\/h2><\/div>

    Commodity codes<\/a> in the UK are 10-digit numbers to classify goods for import and export. It adds 4 other numbers to the international 6-digit HS code<\/a>. You should use the right commodity codes if you want to:<\/p>