Shipping & Logistics
Get your goods from China to your customer — methods, costs, customs and timelines.
See our Logistics & Shipping →Shipping from China: Methods, Costs and Delivery Times
Sea vs air vs express, customs clearance and import duties, IOSS/EU VAT, and why parcels get delayed — a plain-English guide to shipping from China.
Why Your Parcel Is Delayed (and How to Avoid It)
The real reasons parcels from China get delayed, which causes you can prevent, and how to keep orders moving with clean paperwork and good tracking.
DDP vs DDU Shipping: What's the Difference?
DDP vs DDU explained for dropshipping: who pays duties, the customer-experience impact, and how to set up shipping so buyers aren't ambushed by fees.
IOSS & EU VAT for E-commerce Sellers
How IOSS and EU VAT work for cross-border sellers: collect VAT at checkout, clear customs faster, and avoid surprise fees on delivery.
Customs Clearance & Import Duties Explained
How customs clearance works, what import duty, VAT and brokerage fees you'll pay, who's responsible, and how DDP and good paperwork keep parcels moving.
Sea vs Air vs Express Freight from China
Express, air or sea freight from China? Compare speed, cost, volumetric weight and order size to pick the right method for your store.