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Is it legal to buy goods from China and import them?

A direct answer, then the detail that actually decides the outcome.

Yes. Buying goods abroad and importing them is ordinary trade in every country we serve. What is illegal is under-declaring value, mis-describing goods to avoid duty, importing counterfeits, or importing restricted items without a permit. The obligations fall on the importer — you — which is why the invoice and the declaration have to be accurate. We ship with real values and real descriptions, and we tell you when an item needs a permit or cannot legally enter your country. If you are importing commercially, you may need an EORI number in the EU or UK, a resale certificate in the US, or an importer number in Brazil. We can point you at the requirement, but the registration is yours.

  • Importing is legal; mis-declaring is not
  • Counterfeits and restricted goods are refused
  • Commercial importers may need an EORI or importer number
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Common questions

Is it legal to buy goods from China and import them? Yes. Buying goods abroad and importing them is ordinary trade in every country we serve. What is illegal is under-declaring value, mis-describing goods to avoid duty, importing counterfeits, or importing restricted items without a permit. The obligations fall on the importer — you — which is why the invoice and the declaration have to be accurate. We ship with real values and real descriptions, and we tell you when an item needs a permit or cannot legally enter your country. If you are importing commercially, you may need an EORI number in the EU or UK, a resale certificate in the US, or an importer number in Brazil. We can point you at the requirement, but the registration is yours.

Is this included in the service fee? Sourcing, negotiation and the inspection are included in the banded service fee. Freight and destination taxes are quoted separately, so you always see what each part costs.

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