Shipping & Delivery Policy

Door to door delivery with customs, duties and paperwork handled for you

In short: we ship worldwide with a focus on the UK. Delivery times depend on the shipping method: express courier is fastest, sea freight is most economical for bulk. Prices shown at checkout include delivery duty paid (DDP) where stated, meaning no surprise customs bills.

1. Where We Deliver

We deliver across the United Kingdom, and internationally to Europe, the USA, Australia and the Middle East. UK deliveries are our standard service; contact us for a quote on international destinations.

2. Delivery Times by Shipping Method

Because our products are shipped from partner factories and warehouses in China, delivery times vary by method:

MethodTypical delivery timeBest for
Express courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS)5 to 10 working daysSamples and small orders
Air freight8 to 15 working daysMedium orders, urgent stock
Sea freight30 to 40 working daysBulk and wholesale orders
UK stocked items2 to 4 working daysProducts held at our UK facility

Estimated delivery dates are shown on each product page and confirmed in your order confirmation email. Custom manufactured orders have production lead times agreed before you commit, typically 2 to 6 weeks depending on the product.

3. Order Processing

Orders are processed within 1 to 2 working days. You will receive an email confirmation when your order is placed, another when it is dispatched with tracking details, and updates at key transit points.

4. Customs, Duties and Taxes

Where a product is offered with DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping, the price you pay covers all import duties, VAT and customs clearance. There is nothing further to pay on delivery. For freight and bulk orders we manage all customs documentation and clearance as part of our logistics service, and any duties are itemised transparently in your quotation before you order.

5. Tracking Your Order

Every shipment includes tracking. Express and air shipments are trackable end to end through the carrier. Sea freight shipments are tracked by vessel and container, with milestone updates from us at departure, arrival and customs clearance. If you have any question about where your order is, contact us with your order number and we will give you a same day update.

6. Delays

International shipping occasionally faces delays outside our control, such as customs inspections, port congestion or severe weather. Chinese public holidays, in particular Chinese New Year (late January to mid February), pause factory production and add 1 to 3 weeks to orders placed around that period. If your order is affected we will tell you proactively, not wait for you to chase us. If a delay exceeds 14 days beyond the estimated delivery date, you may cancel any unshipped standard order for a full refund.

7. Damaged or Missing Deliveries

Please inspect your delivery on arrival. If items are damaged or missing, report it within 48 hours with photographs and we will resolve it at no cost to you, under our Return & Refund Policy.

Last updated: 23 September 2026. Questions? Contact us at info@sourcingfromchina.co.uk or +44 7438 939830.

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