Guides
How to write a UK shop returns policyWrite a shop returns policy for imported goods that separates goodwill returns, consumer remedies and online cancellation rights.
Avoid overselling stock across shops and stallsSell a small imported batch across Shopify, eBay, TikTok Shop and a market stall using shared stock records, allocations and reservations.
Can UK sellers share product testing costs?How UK sellers can agree shared factory product testing, sample identity, brand coverage, laboratory report access and separate compliance duties.
Buying taps from China: plumber checksBefore buying taps or shower fittings from China, check model evidence, backflow protection, pipe connections and water supplier notification.
Can my limited company sell my sole trader stock?How to transfer imported trial stock to your limited company, agree accounting and VAT treatment, and check batch records and product labels.
Do I need an EORI for a personal China purchase?Buying from China for personal use? Check the EORI exemption and how to answer a courier asking for company details without inventing them.
Primary Authority for importing businessesFind out whether Primary Authority can give your importing business consistent Trading Standards advice, and where enforcement protection ends.
Can Trading Standards approve my imported product?Request product-specific Trading Standards advice before buying stock, prepare an evidence pack and separate advice from testing and importer duties.
Importing a mobility scooter for personal useCheck a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair's UK class, permitted use, registration and exact-model evidence before importing for yourself.
Personal name or shop name on a China order?Sole trader buying from China? Use a clear buyer identity across supplier invoices, courier bookings and customs instructions, with your shop name alongside.
Turn a Chinese factory recipe into a UK food labelBuild a recipe evidence pack for ingredients, compound ingredients, quantities and nutrition, then check GB and Northern Ireland labels.
Do I need food registration to sell prepacked food?Sealed Chinese snacks still need food-business registration. Check the 28-day deadline, storage addresses, approval questions and label checks.
How to check a PSTI Statement of ComplianceCheck product identity, required declarations, signatures and how a PSTI Statement of Compliance accompanies imported connected goods.
Home CCTV and video doorbell privacy rules UKPlan privacy settings before buying a Chinese CCTV camera or video doorbell: neighbours, audio, notices, footage access and retention.
Can I use kitchen scales at a UK market stall?Check whether your market stall scales are approved for trade, what verification evidence to request, and how to handle tare and customer displays.
Can I buy garden seeds and plants from China?Before buying seeds, bulbs or live plants from China, check species restrictions, plant-health paperwork and the route for your UK destination.
Can I sell generic on Amazon UK and brand later?Check Amazon UK generic listing rules, brand changes, new ASINs and existing stock before choosing packaging for a China trial order.
Trading Standards product evidence request: what to doHow UK importers can organise a Trading Standards evidence response, identify affected stock, coordinate factory records and seek specialist advice.
Check imported stock against UK safety alertsIdentify imported stock, check official UK safety notices, record possible matches and decide when to hold goods or seek specialist advice.
Timber due diligence for China-made wood productsCheck the scope, species, harvest source and supply-chain evidence for China-made wood products, keeping timber checks separate from pallets.
Do UK forest-risk rules cover my China goods?Check implementing regulations, commencement, commodity scope and business thresholds before treating forest-risk announcements as UK duties.
Do China imports need a UK Responsible Person?Check when China imports need a UK Responsible Person or authorised representative, what to put in the appointment and which duties stay with you.
Toy warnings: age labels and online salesChoose toy age warnings, explain hazards, preserve category wording and check packaging and online listings before selling in Great Britain.
Online product listings: GB and NI safety checksCheck product identity, manufacturer contacts and warnings before publishing online offers for customers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Are component reports enough for craft kits?Check component reports, combined-use hazards, instructions and warnings before selling imported craft kits or gift sets assembled at home.
Does my Amazon UK product need selling approval?Check selling approval in your own Amazon UK account, record the evidence requested and confirm your supplier can provide it before buying trial stock.
Buying equipment from China for a clubBuying equipment from China for a club? Agree purchase authority, assess shared-use risks and get venue and insurer conditions in writing.
Do China imports need a CITES permit?Check wildlife materials in instruments, ornaments and hobby goods from China, identify the species and agree CITES paperwork before shipment.
Purchase order vs supplier terms: whose apply?Resolve conflicting purchase order, quotation and acknowledgement terms before ordering, with a document checklist and wording to send your supplier.
CE or CE with UKNI for Northern Ireland?Check when China-made products need CE alone or CE with UKNI in Northern Ireland, and what to ask the factory and assessment body.
Can Chinese snacks and tea be posted to the UK?Check ingredients, animal-product restrictions and the destination’s personal-import rules before ordering Chinese snacks, tea or food by post.
Can I sell supplier samples after testing?Check how supplier samples cleared customs, assess damage from testing or photography, and describe any stock suitable for resale accurately.
Can CE and UKNI goods from NI be sold in GB?Check when China-made goods supplied from Northern Ireland qualify for GB market access, and what evidence to request before buying.
How to recall stock sold for cash at market stallsRecall imported stock without customer contacts: reconstruct batches and market dates, coordinate public notices and record physical returns.
Do wireless products need GB radio compliance?Check whether a wireless product falls under GB radio equipment rules, then match safety, electromagnetic compatibility and spectrum evidence.
Can I use a China-bought walkie-talkie in the UK?Check a China-bought radio's transmit frequencies, power, antenna and Ofcom licence route before ordering for UK business or hobby use.
Can I pay for China stock from a personal account?Buying China stock as a sole trader? Check your bank’s business-use terms, keep buyer details consistent and link payments to order records.
Carbon Reduction Plan for a government tenderWhat UK importers should report in a tender Carbon Reduction Plan, how to approve and publish it, and why it excludes a full goods footprint.
Must importers put their home address on products?Check whether an alternative address suits your imported product, how to test its reachability, and why marketplace disclosures need a separate review.
Importing batteries: UK reporting and take-backCheck battery producer registration, annual reporting and take-back duties when importing loose batteries or battery-powered goods into the UK.
Buying imported goods for hire: purchasing briefBuild a purchasing brief for imported hire goods, covering repeated-use trials, customer handovers, maintenance records and withdrawal decisions.
Can I ride a Chinese e-bike on UK roads?Check motor ratings, assistance cut-off, throttle approval and unlock settings before paying a Chinese factory for an e-bike for UK roads.
Buying a Chinese machine for trial and permanent usePlan a Chinese machine purchase around conformity before first use, controlled production trials and a documented handover into routine PUWER management.
Chinese e-bike conversion kit: what to checkCheck battery and charger compatibility, bicycle suitability, installer competence and road legality before fitting a Chinese e-bike kit.
Declaration of Conformity: UK buyer checklistCheck a Declaration of Conformity against the exact model, legislation, standards, authorised signatory and goods your supplier will deliver.
Buying a wood-burning stove from China for a UK homeCheck local smoke-control rules, evidence for the exact stove, chimney suitability and your nation's installation approval route before buying.
How to check a conformity body's UK approvalCheck a conformity assessment body's UK register entry, legislation, product scope and authorised activities before accepting its certificate.
Buying a gas appliance from China for your homeBefore buying a gas appliance from China, agree certification checks, gas compatibility, flues, ventilation and installation with a UK installer.
Buying a drone from China for a UK hobbyCheck a China-sourced drone or model aircraft before ordering: class marking, fitted weight, CAA registration and the intended UK flying site.
How to record board acceptance of China sourcing riskRecord an unresolved China sourcing risk with a clear appetite boundary, rejected alternatives, accountable owner, approval expiry and reopening triggers.
How to prepare for a factory visit in ChinaPrepare a factory visit agenda, request evidence before travelling, meet production staff and record actions before making a buying decision.
Do Northern Ireland imports need a tariff ruling?Check when Northern Ireland imports need Binding Tariff Information, how to apply through HMRC, and what factory evidence to prepare.
Bicycle from China: checks before your first rideArrange assembly and safety checks for a bicycle bought from China, covering transport damage, brakes, steering, wheels and a mechanic's inspection.
Battery registration checks for UK importersCheck separate battery producer registration, reporting data and compliance scheme coverage before importing batteries or battery-powered goods.
China imports: Northern Ireland vs Great BritainCompare direct China imports into Northern Ireland and Great Britain: customs registration, duty treatment, product rules and specialist checks.
When to apply for a GB EORI before shippingPlan your GB EORI application before a first China shipment: HMRC timings, extra checks and when to chase an outstanding application.
How to check a product's security update periodCheck a connected product's published security support end date, supplier update arrangements and remaining support before buying from China.
Buying end-of-line smart stock with short supportAssess discounted connected stock before a seasonal sale: check remaining security support, accurate listings and supplier commitments.
UK marketplace seller information requirementsCheck the business identity, contact details and consumer terms you must provide when selling imported goods through a UK marketplace.
How to arrange UK hallmarking for China jewelleryArrange hallmarking for China-made jewellery: check exemptions, register a sponsor, prepare assay submissions and display the dealer notice.
Am I a UK-established marketplace seller for VAT?Check where your business is actually run, what UK staff and equipment do, and which records support your marketplace VAT status.
UK business support before buying from ChinaFind official business support across the UK and prepare your business idea, cash-flow assumptions and questions before buying from China.
How to submit a UK trade mark applicationPrepare your UK trade mark application for a China-made range: confirm the owner, gather details, plan for publication and consider Right Start.
Can I store and sell China imports from home?Check home-business permissions, planning, business rates and insurance before storing and selling your first imports from China.
Unsold first batch: reorder or change the product?Decide whether to reorder popular colours or change your product. Check demand, listings, faults, cash needs and samples before buying again.
How to write a sourcing business caseBuild a sourcing business case for internal approval: compare alternatives, record evidence gaps, cap pilot spending and set full-order conditions.
UK sourcing seller insolvent: what happens to my order?Find the administrator, preserve payment records and identify unfinished goods before seeking advice on ownership or paying to complete your order.
Small salon supplies orders from ChinaBuy a small mixed order of salon capes, clips and neck strips from China. Check pack minimums, samples, dispenser fit and the full delivery quote.
How to run a monthly China buying-plan meetingAgree a shared demand forecast, reconcile customer orders and incoming stock, check available cash and record China purchasing decisions.
Can I reorder matching furnishings from China?Keep a household purchase record for China-made curtains and dining chairs, then check stock, minimum orders and samples before buying again.
When to reorder China stock with low weekly salesUse a weekly stock sheet to plan small China reorders around uneven sales, usable-stock lead time, minimum packs and the cash you can spare.
Can I source a hobby equipment part from China?Find a replacement part for hobby equipment using model details, measurements and photos. Check the supplier, compatibility and full quote.
Sourcing a matching home-textile range from ChinaPlan bedding, curtains and upholstery from China with matched shades, fibre labels, use-specific fire checks and reliable repeat orders.
First online shop: one product or a small range?Compare a single product with a small range under the same cash cap, including samples, minimum packs, compliance checks and parcel costs.
How to brief a sourcing agent with unclear requirementsGive your sourcing agent a discovery brief, separate facts from assumptions, and approve the enquiry scope before Chinese factories are contacted.
Who proves faulty goods were faulty at delivery?Understand who must prove an imported product was faulty at delivery, how the six-month rule works and why short-term rejection differs.
Can trade-only terms remove my consumer rights?Buying for your home through a UK sourcing company? Record your purpose, confirm the seller and check any proposed consumer-rights waiver.
Buying lights from China: electrician checksAsk your electrician to review the exact Chinese fitting, supply, dimmer and bathroom position, and agree building-control steps before ordering.
Combine China orders for your home renovationPlan furniture, lighting and bathroom orders from different Chinese sellers, with installer checks, room labels and shipment release decisions.
When should I scale up my first China order?Set evidence gates for sell-through, realised contribution, returns and cash recovery before committing to a larger China order.
Proving environmental claims for China-made goodsHow UK importers can collect supplier evidence, define environmental claims and check packaging and marketing before selling China-made goods.
Does SECR cover goods bought from China?Check whether SECR applies to your business, what emissions you must disclose and when China-sourced goods belong in voluntary reporting.
China order approvals across time zonesManage China order approvals across your time zone, the UK sourcing company and the factory with named contacts, dated deadlines and clear holds.
How to order a mixed furniture range from ChinaCompare furniture construction and intended use, check model-specific fire evidence, and coordinate samples, spare fittings and container loading.
China Sourcing for Hotel and Restaurant RolloutsPlan a standard China-sourced furniture and equipment range across hotel or restaurant openings, with site variants, phased releases and delivery checks.
Who owns each decision on a China order?Assign procurement, engineering, quality and finance clear decisions, handover evidence and a process for resolving China order release disputes.
Check a UK China sourcing company from abroadBefore paying from abroad, check a UK sourcing company's identity, payment details, China team, report evidence and client references.
Which goods are exempt from online cancellation?Check when personalised, perishable and sealed hygiene imports qualify for UK cancellation exceptions, while preserving faulty-goods rights.
When does an online cancellation period start?Check when a UK online customer's cancellation deadline runs, how separate deliveries affect it, and what happens if notices are missing.
Can I cancel a personal China order?Check whether you can cancel a personal China order, how made-to-measure goods differ, and what happens to a separate sourcing agent's service.
Buying from China without a businessBuying from China for your home or family? Learn what to send a UK sourcing company, who sells you the goods and what your quote should include.
Importing for own use: which UK rules apply?Check which UK product rules apply to imports for your own use, including machinery, workplace equipment and when to seek specialist advice.
TikTok Shop UK: sourcing products from ChinaSource trend products from China for TikTok Shop UK, test small batches, prepare safety evidence and plan reorders to your premises or warehouse.
Small first orders of own-brand toysPlan a small own-brand toy order around compliance costs, destructive test samples and clear production, shipment and sales release gates.
Can I sell China goods at UK markets and pop-ups?Check council licensing, permitted goods and organiser conditions before ordering China-sourced stock for a UK market stall or pop-up.
What evidence supports UK unregistered design right?Keep dated sketches, revision histories and sample photographs, and arrange professionally certified records to support UK design-right evidence.
How to approve chemical labels and packagingCheck hazard labels and packaging for imported adhesives, paints and cleaners before approving factory artwork, closures and production.
Can I register my product name or logo in the UK?Check whether your proposed name or logo can be registered as a UK trade mark before committing to branded products or packaging from China.
How to claim against a UK sourcing providerPrepare for a sourcing dispute with the right defendant, contract records, pre-action correspondence and a proportionate mediation or court plan.
How to dispute a UK sourcing supplier's servicePreserve evidence, write a formal complaint and prepare for pre-action correspondence and mediation with a UK sourcing supplier.
Can a prototype demo jeopardise a UK patent?Before showing a working prototype, check what it reveals, keep development confidential and distinguish UK patent protection from design registration.
Should I register my UK design before sampling?Compare UK registered and unregistered design protection before factory sampling, including appearance, eligibility, duration and evidence.
How to prepare UK design application imagesPrepare photographs or CAD images of your China-made product for a UK design application, with consistent views and clear exclusions.
How to prepare UK footwear material labelsPrepare footwear material labels with your Chinese factory: confirm component materials, proportions, pictograms, attachment and batch checks.
How to handle pre-orders before stock arrivesPlan customer pre-orders for China-made stock with realistic delivery promises, clear delay updates, cancellation handling and refund reserves.
Check product labels before packaging is printedCheck importer details, product identifiers, warnings and English instructions against the rules for your product before approving print.
Importing from China to Northern IrelandCheck customs risk status, tariff treatment and Northern Ireland product rules before ordering goods shipped directly from China.
UK design applications for alternative samplesPrepare separate UK design versions, consistent illustrations and a multiple-design filing when sampling alternative shapes or decorations.
How to look up a UK registered designCheck a factory-proposed product using the IPO design search service by number or owner, or use Designview when those details are missing.
UK battery producer responsibilities for importersCheck battery classification, producer registration, reporting data and waste collection arrangements before selling China-sourced goods in the UK.
Launch an own-brand battery-powered productChoose an evidenced battery configuration, freeze the factory specification and build a shared register for separate WEEE and battery reporting.
How to appoint a product compliance consultantDefine a compliance consultant's scope, check product experience and agree usable deliverables while keeping importer decisions under your control.
Do I own my freelance designer's sampling brief?Paying a freelance designer does not automatically transfer rights. Agree ownership and permission to share and revise your factory sampling brief.
Antimicrobial textiles: GB importer labellingCheck active-substance eligibility, label wording and consumer replies before importing antimicrobial-treated textiles and household goods into GB.
How to forecast your first China order quantityForecast demand without sales history using comparable products and small tests, then cap your first China order against cash and unsold stock risk.
Etsy reported me to HMRC: do I owe tax?Understand marketplace reporting, trading income and tax records when selling imported goods, and what to check before declaring income to HMRC.
Ownership and transit risk: buying from a UK sellerBuying China-sourced goods from a UK seller? Check when ownership and transit risk pass, who insures the goods and what releases your cargo.
Does dropshipping remove UK product safety duties?Dropshipping does not remove UK seller safety duties. Check who carries importer responsibilities, obtain evidence and plan for safety complaints.
Can I keep a UK design application confidential?Learn how UK design deferment works during sampling, when to complete registration, and why filing alone does not protect your design.
Do I need UK approval before crowdfunding?Distinguish a concept campaign from product orders and rewards, then plan the factory evidence and compliance checks needed before release.
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