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Country Import Rules
Country-by-country import guides covering customs duties, de minimis thresholds, documentation, and clearance regulations for shipping from China to major global markets.
Australia’s GST on imports
Australia charges 10% GST on most imports, collected at the point of sale for low-value goods and at the border for larger ones.
Read guide → Country Import RulesThe EU customs union
Goods entering the EU clear once at the external border, then move freely. Understand the common tariff, VAT, and rules of origin.
Read guide → Country Import RulesImporting to the United States
A practical map of the US import process: entry types, tariffs, and the paperwork CBP expects on every Alibaba shipment.
Read guide → Country Import RulesUK VAT after Brexit
Since Brexit the UK runs its own VAT and customs regime. Here is how import VAT and duty actually work for goods from China.
Read guide → Country Import RulesUK Shipping Modes: Air vs Sea vs Truck Freight
When you buy from Alibaba and ship to the UK, you have three main transport options: air, sea, or truck (via rail/road combinations). Each offers a different balance of speed and cost. But the cheapest option is not always the best—and the fastest is not always the most practical. This guide compares the three modes ... <a title="UK Shipping Modes: Air vs Sea vs Truck Freight" class="read-more" href="https://www.alibabatrack.com/uk-shipping-modes-air-sea-truck-comparison" aria-label="Read more about UK Shipping Modes: Air vs Sea vs Truck Freight">Read more</a>
Read guide → Country Import RulesUnderstanding US-China Tariff Stacking: Section 301 and Section 122 Replacement
Tariff stacking is the new normal for Chinese imports in 2026. Here is what changed: the 10% Section 122 surcharge expired on July 24, 2026. A new 12.5% Section 301 “forced labor” tariff replaced it for Chinese goods . But the old Section 301 tariffs on EVs, semiconductors, and batteries did not go away. They ... <a title="Understanding US-China Tariff Stacking: Section 301 and Section 122 Replacement" class="read-more" href="https://www.alibabatrack.com/us-china-tariff-stacking-301-122-guide" aria-label="Read more about Understanding US-China Tariff Stacking: Section 301 and Section 122 Replacement">Read more</a>
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