Import guides
Practical guides for importing from China: buying on 1688 and other Chinese platforms, shipping methods and real shipping prices.
The basics
How to buy from 1688 and ship to any countryStep-by-step guide to buying from 1688.com from outside China: what 1688 is, why you need an agent, the real costs, payment, consolidation and shipping to your country.Read the guide
How much does shipping from China cost?Real shipping prices from China to 16 countries by express, air cargo and sea LCL, what decides the price, what is not included and how to pay less.Read the guideCountry guides
Shipping prices, customs duties and the rules you need to know for each country.
Importing from China to the United States: shipping, costs and customsHow to ship from China to the USA: express, air and sea prices from our rate sheet, US customs duties and tariffs on Chinese goods, ISF, FDA/FCC/CPSC rules and practical tips.Read the guide
Importing from China to Spain: shipping, costs and customsHow to ship from China to Spain: express, air, rail, truck and sea prices from our rate sheet, EU customs duties, 21% IVA, the end of the €150 exemption, EORI and CE rules.Read the guide
Importing from China to the Netherlands: shipping, costs and customsHow to ship from China to the Netherlands: express, air, rail, truck and sea prices from our rate sheet, EU customs duties, 21% BTW, Article 23 VAT deferment, EORI and CE rules.Read the guide
Importing from China to Saudi Arabia: shipping, costs and customsHow to ship from China to Saudi Arabia: express, air and sea prices from our rate sheet, 5% customs duty, 15% VAT, SABER certificates, SFDA rules and practical tips.Read the guide
Importing from China to Morocco: shipping, costs and customsHow to ship from China to Morocco: express, air and sea prices from our rate sheet, Moroccan customs duties, 20% VAT, the end of the e-commerce exemption, BADR, ONSSA and practical tips.Read the guide
Importing from China to Brazil: shipping, costs and customsHow to ship from China to Brazil: express, air and sea prices from our rate sheet, the Remessa Conforme rules, import tax and ICMS, RADAR Siscomex, INMETRO, ANVISA and ANATEL.Read the guide
Importing from China to Argentina: shipping, costs and customsHow to ship from China to Argentina: express, air and sea prices from our rate sheet, the courier regime up to US$3,000, duty-free personal shipments, Mercosur tariff, VAT, CUIT and ARCA registration.Read the guide
Importing from China to the UAE (Dubai): shipping, costs and customsHow to ship from China to the United Arab Emirates: express, air and sea prices from our rate sheet, 5% customs duty, 5% VAT, Dubai e-commerce exemption, trade licence, free zones and practical tips.Read the guide