
Import taxes from China: duties and VAT
When you import from China, customs charges the duty and VAT. We explain how they're calculated, with an example, so you estimate your cost well.
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When you import from China, customs charges the duty and VAT. We explain how they're calculated, with an example, so you estimate your cost well.
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Customs clearance is the procedure that lets your goods legally enter the EU. We explain what it involves, its stages and what you need.
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A shipment being held at customs is more common than it seems. We explain why it happens, how to detect it and the steps to resolve it.
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Pre-production inspection, during production (DUPRO), final (PSI) and container loading check: what each one controls and at which stage of the order it should be applied.
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Most quality problems start with ambiguous instructions. Learn how to prepare a spec sheet that leaves nothing open to interpretation.
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A reference sample approved by both parties prevents arguments about what is 'acceptable'. We explain how to use the golden sample to protect your orders.
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CE marking is mandatory to sell many products in the EU. What it means, who is responsible and how to secure it when importing from China.
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RoHS restricts hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. If you import electronics from China, here's what you need to know.
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CE, RoHS, REACH, ISO, BSCI... a map of the certifications you must know and how to check they are genuine.
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DDP means the seller delivers the goods to your door with all procedures and costs included. We explain its advantages.
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20', 40', High Cube, FCL or LCL: which container suits your volume to optimise your import cost.
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Incoterms define who pays and who bears the risk on each transport leg. The most used ones and how to choose.
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No todo el que vende en China fabrica. Aprende a distinguir una fábrica de una trading company y a saber cuál te conviene en cada caso.
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Antes de pagar a un proveedor en China, verifícalo. Te contamos cómo comprobar su legitimidad con fuentes oficiales y qué señales de alarma vigilar.
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Alibaba no es el único sitio, ni 'Gold Supplier' significa fiable. Repasamos dónde buscar fabricantes en China y cómo cribar los candidatos.
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Duties, VAT, freight, insurance and fees: every cost you must add to the factory price to know the real cost of importing.
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