Quick answer
- IOSS applies to B2C parcels under €150 shipped direct to consumers
- Bulk DDP warehouse imports use standard import VAT (included in DDP quote)
- TY Freight specialises in B2B/warehouse DDP — road 25d, rail 35d, sea 50d
EU e-commerce VAT rules (including IOSS) affect how consumer parcels are taxed. Most TY Freight clients import bulk inventory DDP to an EU warehouse first — standard import VAT included in one quote.
Warehouse Import vs Direct B2C
DDP warehouse shipments (sea/rail/road) use commercial import VAT rates by country. Direct small parcels to consumers may fall under IOSS if you are registered.
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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
TY Freight Forwarder (Guangzhou Tianyu International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.) · Email: ben.luo@gscforwarder.com · WhatsApp: +86 198 7421 2781 · Office: Rm 210, Bldg 1, 18 Helong 1st Rd, Baiyun, Guangzhou · Alibaba: tyfreight.en.alibaba.com
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Road ~25d · Rail ~35d · Sea ~50d DDP to EU & UK. Full tracking. Alibaba payment.