- Road freight (卡航) DDP to UK: ~25 days door to door
- Rail DDP: ~35 days via EU corridor + UK entry
- Sea DDP: ~50 days via Felixstowe, Southampton, or London Gateway
- Last mile: truck, DHL, UPS, or DPD · Full tracking · Alibaba payment
- UK import VAT 20% included under DDP; duty by HS code
Shipping from China to the United Kingdom with DDP means one all-in price: freight, HMRC customs clearance, UK import duty, 20% VAT, and door delivery. TY Freight (Guangzhou Tianyu) routes via Felixstowe, Southampton, and London Gateway from Guangzhou.
UK Ports & Entry Points
Felixstowe handles the largest share of China–UK container traffic. Southampton and London Gateway serve southern England. After clearance, cargo moves by truck or courier (DHL, UPS, DPD) to your UK postcode.
Post-Brexit Customs
Since Brexit, UK imports require GB EORI registration and HMRC declarations. Under DDP, TY Freight manages customs entry and duty payment. See our GB EORI guide and post-Brexit customs guide.
When to Choose Road, Rail, or Sea
Road freight (~25 days) suits time-sensitive pallet cargo. Rail (~35 days) balances cost and speed for 5–30 CBM. Sea (~50 days) is lowest cost for bulk FCL/LCL restocks.
Transit Times & Last-Mile Delivery
- Road freight (卡航): ~25 days door to door with signature delivery
- Rail: ~35 days — cost-effective for 5–30 CBM
- Sea FCL/LCL: ~50 days — lowest cost for bulk orders
- Last mile: truck, DHL, UPS, or DPD to your door or warehouse
- Tracking: full shipment visibility from Guangzhou pickup to delivery
- Payment: Alibaba Trade Assurance on tyfreight.en.alibaba.com after quote confirmation
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Road ~25d · Rail ~35d · Sea ~50d DDP to EU & UK. Full tracking. Alibaba payment.