Guides

Practical, sourced guides for importing consumer products from China. General information, not customs or legal advice.

How to estimate landed cost from China to the US, UK and EU

A step-by-step method for estimating landed cost per unit from China: customs value, duty, US MPF/HMF, UK and EU import VAT, ocean freight, with a worked example from real 2026-W42 data.

Section 301 tariffs on China explained for small sellers (2026)

What Section 301 tariffs are, which lists and rates apply to Chinese goods in October 2026 (including the new 12.5% forced-labour duty), what ended (IEEPA, Section 122), and how to check your product.

MOQ negotiation basics for first-time importers

What minimum order quantities really mean, typical MOQs seen in public quotes for 20 consumer products (2026-W42), and practical ways to start smaller without overpaying.

Certifications checklist: CE, UKCA, FCC, UN38.3 and more

Which product compliance marks and tests to look into when importing consumer products from China into the EU, UK and US: CE (LVD, EMC, RED, RoHS), GPSR, UKCA, FCC Part 15, UN38.3, CPSIA and Prop 65.