Importing Construction Materials from China
China manufactures a huge share of the construction materials installed in Spain: tiles and porcelain, sanitaryware and taps, aluminium profiles, hardware, doors and windows or lighting, all at very competitive prices. The challenge lies in the product's CE marking and Declaration of Performance (DoP), in the real quality of the batch and in heavy, fragile goods that must be stowed properly. At R'S WARE we manage it from start to finish.
We import ceramics, sanitaryware, taps, aluminium, hardware, joinery and luminaires, along with the tests and certificates each family needs. We audit the factory, verify compliance with European regulations, inspect the batch before loading and take care of logistics all the way to Spain, Europe or Latin America.
Construction materials are heavy goods: a container of tiles reaches its weight limit before its volume limit, and ceramics travel badly if not well packed and stowed. That is why we verify quality, documentation and packaging before paying.
Why import construction materials from China with R'S WARE?
Buying a cheap batch that arrives broken or that you cannot sell for lack of a DoP is the worst deal. We verify what matters before you pay.
- Factory audit and verification of its real capacity.
- Checking of the CE marking and the Declaration of Performance (DoP) under EU Regulation 305/2011.
- Batch quality inspection and control of breakage and losses before loading.
- Supervision of packaging and stowage for heavy, fragile goods.
- Full logistics: container, insurance and customs.
What construction materials we import
- Tiles, stoneware and porcelain for floor and wall.
- Sanitaryware, shower trays, taps and shower enclosures.
- Aluminium profiles and accessories.
- Hardware, hinges, locks and handles.
- Doors and windows, plus indoor and outdoor lighting.
CE marking, DoP and regulations
Many construction materials require CE marking and a Declaration of Performance to be sold in the EU. We verify that the manufacturer provides them.
- Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011.
- CE marking and Declaration of Performance (DoP).
- Product EN standards and tests by family (slip resistance, water absorption, strength).
- Test certificates from an accredited laboratory.
- Technical data sheets and, where applicable, compliant labelling and packaging.
Ceramics: breakage, losses and packaging
A tile that arrives cracked cannot be sold. Packaging and stowage decide how much of the goods arrive intact.
- We verify calibre, shade and flatness of the porcelain before loading.
- We check the packaging: reinforced cardboard, corner protectors and pallet strapping.
- We review the stowage in the container to prevent movement and breakage.
- We agree on a percentage of acceptable losses and the replacement of damaged pieces.
Heavy goods: loading the container by weight
Construction materials usually reach the weight limit before the volume limit. We calculate it so you do not pay freight for air.
- Calculation of real load respecting the container's maximum weight.
- Pallet distribution and stowage to spread the weight.
- Choice between 20' and 40' according to the density of the goods.
- Weight documentation for customs and inland transport.
How the process works, step by step
- 1. We define specifications, formats and regulatory requirements.
- 2. We audit and select the manufacturer.
- 3. Verification of CE marking, DoP and tests.
- 4. Batch quality inspection and packaging check before loading.
- 5. Stowage, insurance and customs.
- 6. Transport to your warehouse or site.
Do you want to import construction materials from China?
Tell us what material you need and we will help you import it with compliance, quality and logistics sorted out.
Contact nowFrequently asked questions
Do Chinese construction materials carry valid CE marking for the EU?
It depends on the product. Many construction materials require CE marking and a Declaration of Performance (DoP) under EU Regulation 305/2011. We verify that the manufacturer provides them, with their tests, before importing.
What is the Declaration of Performance (DoP) and why do I need it?
It is the document in which the manufacturer declares the product's performance against its EN standard. Without a DoP, many construction materials cannot be legally marketed in the EU, which is why we require it.
How do you prevent ceramics from arriving broken?
We check the packaging (reinforced cardboard, corner protectors, strapping) and the container stowage before loading, and we agree with the factory on a percentage of acceptable losses and the replacement of damaged pieces.
How much goods fit in a container of tiles?
As they are heavy goods, the container usually reaches its weight limit before its volume limit. We calculate the real load to make the most of the freight without exceeding the maximum permitted weight.
Do you inspect the batch before paying?
Yes. We carry out a quality inspection at the factory (calibre, shade, flatness, finishes) and review the packaging before authorizing loading and final payment.
How long does the material take to arrive?
The lead time depends on manufacturing and sea transport. By ship to Spain it is usually several weeks; we give you an estimated time when closing the order and track it until delivery.