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.
Other products
- How to export aircraft components from the UK to China
- How to export aircraft engines from the UK to China
- How to export aluminium scrap from the UK to China
- How to export Analytical instruments from the UK to China
- How to export beer from the UK to China
- How to export biscuits from the UK to China
- How to export bottled water from the UK to China
- How to export brandy from the UK to China
- How to export cakes from the UK to China
- How to export car parts from the UK to China
- How to export chocolate from the UK to China
- How to export cider from the UK to China
- How to export computers from the UK to China
- How to export Copper scrap from the UK to China
- How to export crisps from the UK to China
- How to export deodorants from the UK to China
- How to export electrical measuring kit from the UK to China
- How to export Electron microscopes from the UK to China
- How to export eye make-up from the UK to China
- How to export face make-up from the UK to China
- How to export Filtration equipment from the UK to China
- How to export flavours from the UK to China
- How to export Flow instruments from the UK to China
- How to export Food ingredients from the UK to China
- How to export Fruit juice from the UK to China
- How to export Canned fruit from the UK to China
- How to export gin from the UK to China
- How to export ice cream from the UK to China
- How to export infant formula from the UK to China
- How to export jams from the UK to China
- How to export Lasers from the UK to China
- How to export lipstick from the UK to China
- How to export Liqueurs from the UK to China
- How to export Metrology instruments from the UK to China
- How to export nail polish from the UK to China
- How to export Nickel products from the UK to China
- How to export perfume from the UK to China
- How to export Petrol cars from the UK to China
- How to export plastic films from the UK to China
- How to export printing machinery from the UK to China
- How to export dried peas from the UK to China
- How to export pumps from the UK to China
- How to export Roasted coffee from the UK to China
- How to export sauces from the UK to China
- How to export Scotch whisky from the UK to China
- How to export semiconductor tools from the UK to China
- How to export semiconductors from the UK to China
- How to export shampoo from the UK to China
- How to export shaving products from the UK to China
- How to export skincare to China
- How to export Soap from the UK to China
- How to export soft drinks from the UK to China
- How to export sugar confectionery from the UK to China
- How to export sugar from the UK to China
- How to export switchgear from the UK to China
- How to export Tea from the UK to China
- How to export toothpaste from the UK to China
- How to export valves and taps from the UK to China
- How to export vodka from the UK to China
- How to export wine from the UK to China
- How to export adhesives from the UK to China
- How to export Agricultural machinery to China
- How to export Aluminium profiles to China
- How to export Animal feed from the UK to China
- How to export anti-hair-loss products from the UK to China
- How to export antiques from the UK to China
- How to export audio equipment from the UK to China
- How to export baby food from the UK to China
- How to export Batteries from the UK to China
- How to export beef from the UK to China
- How to export Beef offal from the UK to China
- How to export bicycles from the UK to China
- How to export board games from the UK to China
- How to export books from the UK to China
- How to export breakfast cereals from the UK to China
- How to export Butter from the UK to China
- How to export cables from the UK to China
- How to export cameras from the UK to China
- How to export carbon fibre from the UK to China
- How to export catalysts from the UK to China
- How to export cell culture media from the UK to China
- How to export compressors from the UK to China
- How to export Data storage media from the UK to China
- How to export petrol engines from the UK to China
- How to export malt extract from the UK to China
- How to export Gaskets from the UK to China
- How to export boilers to China
- How to export jewellery from the UK to China
- How to export locks and fittings from the UK to China
- How to export Material testers from the UK to China
- How to export mixing machinery from the UK to China
- How to export mobile phones from the UK to China
- How to export paints and inks from the UK to China
- How to export Paper from the UK to China
- How to export plastic household goods to China
- How to export protein powders from the UK to China
- How to export refrigeration to China
- How to export robots from the UK to China
- How to export Rubber hoses from the UK to China
- How to export seating from the UK to China
- Selling used machinery to China: UK export and import rules
- How to export Security systems from the UK to China
- How to export Spraying equipment to China
- How to export Steam turbines from the UK to China
- How to export industrial surfactants to China
- How to export Surveying instruments to China
- How to export Technical clothing from the UK to China
- How to export technical textiles to China
- How to export Textile machinery to China
- How to export transformers from the UK to China
- How to export candles from the UK to China
- How to export carpets from the UK to China
- How to export ceramic ware from the UK to China
- How to export cheese from the UK to China
- How to export Children's clothing from the UK to China
- How to export coats from the UK to China
- How to export contact lenses from the UK to China
- How to export cookware from the UK to China
- How to export make-up brushes from the UK to China
- How to export Cotton fabrics from the UK to China
- How to export Diagnostic reagents from the UK to China
- How to export disinfectants from the UK to China
- How to export displays from the UK to China
- How to export dog and cat food from the UK to China
- How to export dried fruit from the UK to China
- How to export vacuum flasks from the UK to China
- How to export edible oils from the UK to China
- How to export Electric cars from the UK to China
- How to export fish oil from the UK to China
- How to export flour from the UK to China
- How to export food processing machines to China
- How to export vitamin supplements from the UK to China
- How to export medical devices from the UK to China
- How to export Glass fibre to China
- How to export Glassware from the UK to China
- How to export gloves and hats from the UK to China
- How to export hair dye from the UK to China
- How to export Hair perms from the UK to China
- How to export hand tools from the UK to China
- How to export Handbags from the UK to China
- How to export herbs from the UK to China
- How to export home decor from the UK to China
- How to export home textiles from the UK to China
- How to export honey from the UK to China
- How to export Knitted fabrics from the UK to China
- Buying Chinese knitwear: jumpers and cardigans
- How to export laboratory equipment from the UK to China
- How to export Lamb from the UK to China
- How to export leather belts from the UK to China
- How to export leather shoes from the UK to China
- How to export LED lamps from the UK to China
- How to export lighting fittings from the UK to China
- How to export Liquid milk from the UK to China
- How to export lubricants from the UK to China
- How to export luggage from the UK to China
- How to export mackerel from the UK to China
- How to export malt and hops from the UK to China
- How to export mattresses from the UK to China
- How to export medical dressings from the UK to China
- How to export medical scanners from the UK to China
- How to export milk powder from the UK to China
- How to export motorcycles from the UK to China
- How to export pianos from the UK to China
- How to export newspapers to China
- How to export Office furniture from the UK to China
- How to export Original paintings to China
- How to export orthopaedic implants from the UK to China
- How to export porcelain from the UK to China
- How to export Pork cuts from the UK to China
- How to export Pork offal and fat from the UK to China
- How to export Prams from the UK to China
- How to export Prepared seafood from the UK to China
- How to export finished medicines from the UK to China
- How to export printed pictures from the UK to China
- How to export processed meat from the UK to China
- How to export saddlery from the UK to China
- How to export salmon and trout from the UK to China
- How to export scallops from the UK to China
- How to export scarves from the UK to China
- How to export sculptures from the UK to China
- How to export Whitening skincare from the UK to China
- How to export small appliances from the UK to China
- How to export trainers from the UK to China
- How to export Sports equipment from the UK to China
- How to export Stationery from the UK to China
- How to export steel scrap from the UK to China
- How to export suits and shirts from the UK to China
- How to export sunscreen from the UK to China
- How to export surgical sutures from the UK to China
- How to export T-shirts from the UK to China
- How to export toys from the UK to China
- How to export trailers from the UK to China
- How to export tyres from the UK to China
- How to export umbrellas from the UK to China
- How to export vaccines from the UK to China
- How to export Watches and clocks from the UK to China
- How to export Welding equipment from the UK to China
- How to export whey from the UK to China
- How to export Cod from the UK to China
- How to export wigs from the UK to China
- How to export Womenswear from the UK to China
- How to export wooden furniture from the UK to China
- How to export Wool yarn from the UK to China
- Exporting wool and tweed fabric to China: rules, checks
- How to export yarns from the UK to China
- How to export yoghurt from the UK to China
- How to export electric motors to China
- How to export electronic components to China
- Exporting machine tools to China: licences and buyers
- How to export nuts and seeds from the UK to China
- How to export preserved vegetables from the UK to China
- Selling to China: how Chinese importers like to work
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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