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UKCA Compliance and Shipping: What Alibaba Buyers Must Know
If you are shipping products to the UK, you have likely heard of the UKCA mark. It is the UK’s post-Brexit product certification, designed to replace the EU’s CE mark for goods sold in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). But here is the catch: the UKCA mark is not yet mandatory for most products. ... <a title="UKCA Compliance and Shipping: What Alibaba Buyers Must Know" class="read-more" href="https://www.alibabatrack.com/ukca-compliance-shipping-alibaba-guide" aria-label="Read more about UKCA Compliance and Shipping: What Alibaba Buyers Must Know">Read more</a>
Read guide → Country Import RulesHS Code vs UK Commodity Code: What Alibaba Buyers Must Know Before Shipping to the UK
If you have imported before, you know the term “HS code.” It is the six-digit international standard used in over 200 countries. But when you ship to the United Kingdom, you will hear a different term: commodity code. These two terms are not interchangeable. The UK commodity code is built on the HS foundation, but ... <a title="HS Code vs UK Commodity Code: What Alibaba Buyers Must Know Before Shipping to the UK" class="read-more" href="https://www.alibabatrack.com/hs-code-vs-uk-commodity-code-guide" aria-label="Read more about HS Code vs UK Commodity Code: What Alibaba Buyers Must Know Before Shipping to the UK">Read more</a>
Read guide → Country Import RulesUK De Minimis £135: Duty-Free but VAT Applies
The UK de minimis threshold is one of the most misunderstood rules for Alibaba buyers. Many sellers think it means “no taxes at all.” That is wrong. The £135 threshold only waives customs duty. It does not waive VAT. Every commercial shipment entering the UK—regardless of value—is subject to 20% VAT unless a specific exemption ... <a title="UK De Minimis £135: Duty-Free but VAT Applies" class="read-more" href="https://www.alibabatrack.com/uk-de-minimis-135-duty-free-vat-applies" aria-label="Read more about UK De Minimis £135: Duty-Free but VAT Applies">Read more</a>
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