Export to China

How to export from the UK to China, product by product

These guides are written for UK makers and brands that want to sell into China. Each covers one product: which Chinese rules apply, what the label and paperwork need, which approvals take months, not weeks, and how to find and check a Chinese importer.

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Rules with dates

Checked 9 Oct 2026 against official Chinese and UK government pages. Rules change, so confirm the current text with your Chinese importer before you ship.

  • In force: 1 Jun 2026. China Customs Decree 280 replaced Decree 248 for overseas food manufacturer registration.
  • From 1 Nov 2026: The 2025 editions of the GB 6675 toy safety standards take effect.
  • From 1 Jan 2027: CCC certification for 16 product types moves to third-party certification.
  • From 16 Mar 2027: GB 7718-2025, the prepackaged food labelling standard, takes effect.
  • From 1 Apr 2027: GB 31241.4-2026, covering lithium batteries in toys, takes effect.

进口英国商品 Chinese importers and cross-border sellers looking for UK suppliers: the Chinese version of this section is written for you.

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