Buy from China for your business in London

London businesses import a huge range of products. We help you go direct to the factory with clear documents that work for UK customs.

Shipping laneFrom China to London
Shenzhen London United Kingdom
How goods arrive
Containers arrive at London Gateway, Felixstowe or Southampton, all within a few hours of the city.
Sea transit
30 to 45 days depending on routing
Customs
HMRC (GB EORI required)

Who we help in London

  • E-commerce brands
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Construction

How it works

  1. Describe your product

    Share a photo, a link or specifications. A single product is accepted.

  2. Receive your sourcing report

    Within 5 to 10 days: vetted suppliers with prices, minimum orders, lead times and sample options.

  3. Choose the next step

    Order directly, or have us negotiate, inspect and coordinate shipping to you in London.

Typical timeline to London

  1. Your requestDay 1
  2. Sourcing report5 to 10 days
  3. SamplesOften 1 to 3 weeks
  4. ProductionOften 2 to 6 weeks
  5. Inspection1 to 2 days
  6. Shipping to London30 to 45 days depending on routing

Typical durations only. Actual timing depends on the product, the supplier, the season and customs.

UK import VAT

Registered businesses can use postponed VAT accounting to improve cash flow.

GB EORI and UK tariff

You need a GB EORI number, and duties follow the UK Global Tariff, not the EU one.

Inspection before you pay

We or a third-party company check the goods at the factory, so problems are fixed before they travel to London.

Questions from London

Can you deliver to warehouses outside London?

Yes, anywhere in the UK.

Can you ship to an Amazon UK warehouse?

Yes. We can prep and label goods for Amazon.

Is there a minimum order?

No. You can start with a single product in any quantity. The research fee remains the same.

Are samples free?

It depends on the supplier. Many provide samples at no charge, although the courier cost is usually paid by the buyer.

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

How much help do you want?

Your details and product information remain confidential.