China parcel delivery from the UK

Pack the parcel securely, weigh and measure the finished box, then enter your UK collection or drop-off details and the China destination into the Interparcel quote tool. Compare the available services, complete the customs information and book the courier that suits your shipment.

Delivery time depends on the courier, service, destination and customs clearance. The live Interparcel quote shows the estimated transit time for each available economy or express service after you enter the parcel details and destination postcode.

The cheapest service depends on the packed weight, dimensions, UK handover method and China destination. Enter the finished parcel details to compare live economy, express, collection and drop-off prices in one place.

Yes. Goods sent from the UK to China require customs information and usually a commercial invoice. Interparcel collects shipment details during booking, but you remain responsible for making sure descriptions, values, origin and classification are accurate.

Include the sender and recipient details, a specific description of every item, quantity, value, country of origin, reason for export and the correct commodity or HS code. Follow the instructions supplied with the selected courier service.

Chinese import duties, taxes or clearance charges may apply depending on the goods, value and import route. They are not automatically included in every courier price, so check the selected service terms and agree who will pay before sending.

Unless the selected service explicitly states that charges are prepaid or sent on a Delivered Duty Paid basis, the recipient or local importer will normally be asked to pay applicable import charges and assist with clearance.

Yes. Eligible China routes can include collection from a UK address and drop-off at a compatible service point. The choices shown depend on the parcel weight, dimensions, UK postcode and China destination.

Use the complete address exactly as supplied by the recipient, including the province, city, district and postcode where applicable. Add a valid local telephone number and email address, and include local-language address details if the courier requests them.

Yes. The China delivery services shown by Interparcel provide online tracking. Updates normally begin after collection or after a drop-off parcel is scanned into the courier network.

Acceptance depends on the item, courier and current Chinese import rules. Check the Interparcel prohibited and restricted items guide before booking, then confirm any commodity-specific destination requirements.

You can send many permitted gifts, but the parcel still needs accurate customs information and may attract duties, taxes or clearance charges. Do not mark a commercial sale as a gift or declare an artificial value.

Yes. Businesses can compare eligible China courier services and use supported Interparcel integrations to bring order details into the shipping workflow. Accurate product data, values, origin, HS codes and recipient details remain essential for customs clearance.

Interparcel pallet delivery services are currently available for UK domestic deliveries only. Enter the packed dimensions and weight into the parcel quote tool to see which international parcel services can accept your shipment to China.