How Long Does Parcel Take From China To UK

How long does parcel take from china to uk? After selecting factors such as the courier company, package weight and destination, you can roughly estimate the time it will take to send an express package to the UK.

Generally speaking, international express delivery services involve cross-border transportation and customs clearance. According to experience, it usually takes 3-5 working days to send a package of less than 2 kilograms to the UK, while it may take 3-5 working days to send a heavier package.

Specifically, if you choose international express companies such as DHL and FedEx, the speed is relatively fast, but the price is also relatively high. If you choose a more economical method such as sea freight or air freight, the speed may be slower, but the price will also be more affordable.

What courier is used for parcels from China to the UK?

When sending packages from China to the UK, commonly used express companies include DHL, FedEx, UPS and EMS. The following is a comparison of some advantages and disadvantages of these express delivery companies

DHL Parcel From China To UK

Price: Suitable for small packages less than 20 kilograms, especially small packages under 5.5 kilograms which have a price advantage.
Timeliness: Under normal circumstances, it takes 2-5 working days to deliver to the world. It usually takes 3 working days in Europe and about 2 working days in Southeast Asia.
Advantage areas: Competitive advantages in Europe, Southeast Asia and North America.
DHL express website: www.dhl.com

UPS Parcel From China To UK

Price: The price of goods above 100 kilograms is advantageous.
Timeliness: Under normal circumstances, it can be delivered to the world in 2-4 working days, and it takes about 48 hours to arrive in the United States.
Advantage areas: It has strong areas mainly in the United States, Canada and other places, and has the characteristics of high cost performance, fixed-point and timed tracking and detailed query records.
UPS express website: www.ups.com

FedEx Parcel From China To UK

Price: The price of goods between 21kg and 99kg is advantageous.
Timeliness: Under normal circumstances, it can be delivered worldwide in 2-4 working days.
Advantage areas: Strong performance in Southeast Asia, competitive prices in the Americas and Europe, and more expensive in other regions.
Fedex express website: www.fedex.com

EMS (Express Mail)

Advantages: As China Post Express Service, EMS has an affordable price advantage. Compared with the four major express delivery companies, EMS is generally more affordable. In addition, EMS has a low probability of customs clearance, which is especially suitable for some niche countries or for first-time shipping and lack of experience. If the delivery cannot be successful due to customs clearance issues, EMS will not charge a return shipping fee.
Disadvantages: EMS may be slightly slower, usually taking more than 7 days to deliver a package to the UK. In addition, EMS has certain restrictions on the weight of packages.
Price: Suitable for small packages less than 20 kilograms, especially small packages under 5.5 kilograms which have a price advantage.
Timeliness: Under normal circumstances, it takes 2-5 working days to deliver to the world. It usually takes 3 working days in Europe and about 2 working days in Southeast Asia.
Advantage areas: Competitive advantages in Europe, Southeast Asia and North America.
EMS (Express Mail): website: www.EMS.cn

Parcel Collection From China To UK

The operation Parcel Collection From China To UK is as follows:

1. The goods to be mailed need to be packaged and sent by domestic express to our Shenzhen warehouse.
2. After the warehouse receives the goods, the warehouse staff will check the integrity of the goods. If everything is OK, the warehouse will help you repack the goods, use bubble bags and other packages to pack them tightly, seal them, and label them.
3. The staff notifies the sender to provide the required information, and the customer provides the foreign recipient, address, phone number, zip code, country, and city.
4. Then pay for the shipment and wait for the express delivery. You will be given a tracking number. The tracking number can be checked on the international express website. The goods arrive at the foreign destination → customs clearance → delivery → customer signs for receipt, and the transportation process is completed.

Parcel From China To UK Customs

When a parcel arrives at UK Customs, it will be carefully inspected and cleared by customs staff. They are responsible for ensuring that every package entering this country complies with regulations and requirements.

If your parcel complies with the regulations and requirements of British Customs, it will be released smoothly and your parcel will be delivered to the recipient’s hands smoothly.

However, if your package does not comply with regulations or there are any questions, it may require additional inspection or processing, and may be returned or detained.

Therefore, in order to ensure that your parcel can pass through customs smoothly and reach the recipient’s hands, we recommend that you understand the relevant regulations and requirements of British Customs before mailing.