Source from verified Chinese factories for United Kingdom
Since Brexit, many UK businesses stopped buying through EU wholesalers and now import directly. We help you do that with verified factories and clean documents.
- Main ports
- Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway
- Air cargo
- London Heathrow (LHR)
- Sea transit
- 30 to 45 days depending on routing
- Currency
- GBP
- Customs
- HMRC (GB EORI required)
- Product rules to check
- UKCA or CE marking, UK responsible person
What businesses in United Kingdom buy with us
- E-commerce and Amazon products
- Promotional merchandise
- Home and garden
- Hardware
- Pet products
How it works
Begin with a sourcing report. Add negotiation, inspection and shipping when you need them.
Describe your product
Share a photo, a link or specifications. A single product is accepted.
Receive your sourcing report
Within 5 to 10 days: vetted suppliers with prices, minimum orders, lead times and sample options.
Choose the next step
Order directly, or have us negotiate, inspect and coordinate shipping to you in United Kingdom.
Typical project timeline to United Kingdom
- Your requestDay 1
- Sourcing report5 to 10 days
- SamplesOften 1 to 3 weeks
- ProductionOften 2 to 6 weeks
- Inspection1 to 2 days
- Shipping to United Kingdom30 to 45 days depending on routing
Typical durations only. Actual timing depends on the product, the supplier, the season and customs.
Good to know before importing into United Kingdom
GB EORI and UK tariff
You need a GB EORI number, and duties follow the UK Global Tariff, not the EU one.
UKCA or CE
Many products can still use CE marking in Great Britain, but some rules differ. We check your category.
Felixstowe is the main gate
Most Asian containers land at Felixstowe, Southampton or London Gateway.
Cities we serve in United Kingdom
Questions from United Kingdom
Can you ship to an Amazon UK warehouse?
Yes. We can prep and label goods for Amazon.
Do you handle Northern Ireland?
Yes, but the rules differ slightly. Tell us your delivery address.
How much does a sourcing report cost?
A flat research fee covers one product, and each additional product is quoted as an add-on. The exact amount is confirmed before we begin.
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can start with a single product in any quantity. The research fee remains the same.
Request a quote
Describe the product you need. Within 48 hours, we reply with the next steps and a quote for your sourcing report.
No obligation. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Prefer email? Write to sales@klmsourcing.com