Importing from Nanjing to the UK

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Importing from Nanjing to the UK

Now all you need is to transport the goods and have them arrive in good condition. If your seller’s warehouse is near the port of Nanjing in Jiangsu Province, there is a high chance he might choose to deliver to the largest inland port in the world – Nanjing port. Here are five steps to ensure that your items reach you in excellent condition bearing the necessary consumer safety marking.

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Ensure your items bear the safety marking

The UK imposes strict rules on imported goods to ensure their conformity to safety standards. If you want your electronics, PPEs, or medical devices to be cleared by customs, you must ensure that your supplier correctly labels the goods and provides the necessary safety documents. Before Brexit, when the UK was part of the EU free market, all imported goods had to bear the CE mark. With the Brexit process finalised as of December 2020, the UK has slowly been shifting to the UKCA marking.

Effective from 1 January 2021, the UKCA mark is acceptable for goods being placed in the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). This change will come into full effect on 1 January 2023, so HMRC is still accepting the CE mark for the time being. Your manufacturer/seller must place a CE at least 5mm high onto the product itself, the packaging, or an accompanying document such as the user manual. Ensure that the labelling links to the declaration of conformity (DoC) that shows that the item conforms to UK safety standards.

The accompanying declaration of conformity needs to include:

  • the name and address of the manufacturer,
  • a serial number for identification,
  • Information about the product,
  • The conformity assessment body and
  • The relevant UK/EU legislation with which the product complies
REQUIREMENTS

Import Requirements

Reduce risk by getting insurance

Containers do get lost at sea, and in that event, you should have cargo insurance to cover your losses. To get comprehensive cargo insurance at a good rate, it will help to compare several rates from freight forwarders and cargo insurance companies

Trade with suppliers only on clear contacts and make sure you understand the implications of your incoterm, especially DAT and incoterms in the “C” category.

Ensure your goods are well packaged

Request your freight forwarder to double-box all fragile shipments. The first box should be wrapped with bubble wrap and peanuts to add more security. Ensure that your supplier marks all your packages to make identification easy.

Proper packaging also lowers the risk of theft, especially when importing valuable branded items.

Request a copy of all transit documents

Most freight forwarders don’t send you a copy of the insurance policy document unless an accident happens. To ensure that you have all documents ready in the event of loss or damage, ensure that your freight forwarder keeps all the transit documents, including date and time stamps. Ask your forwarder for copies of pick-up orders and delivery notes which document how many items were handed over and their condition during delivery. These documents will help your insurance company determine who is responsible for any loss or damage.

We are friendly, easy to work with, honest and we do not charge the earth.

Here at Barrington Freight, we pride ourselves on providing quick, cost-effective freight forwarding solutions from Nanjing and other ports. If you would like to shop with us, you can visit our warehouse at the Bowden Terminal in Basildon, Essex, or contact us for a friendly quote!

Sophie Benge
Sophie Benge
2024-02-06
Joshua at Barrington Freight is friendly and patient. Their service hassle-free and affordable compared to other freight forwarders.
Alex Burton
Alex Burton
2024-02-04
Fantastic service from Barrington Freight. It was our first time exporting goods from the UK and it was very reassuring to have them manage the shipment. The process was made easy and hassle free and Simon was always quick to respond to any queries. I would highly recommend.
Mat Wilkinson
Mat Wilkinson
2024-01-22
these guys are excellent. Incredibly helpful, flexible and friendly- i cant recommend them highly enough- genuinely a brilliant team.
Top Tips
Top Tips
2023-11-14
The guys at Barrington are brilliant! I've used them for my shipments for around 12 years now and they never let you down. Always happy to help with anything!
David Darrock
David Darrock
2023-11-10
Barrington Freight are extremely helpful and professional, promptly answering any questions or queries. Communication from them has been great and they have taken the difficulty out of importing freight.
Scott Glazebrook
Scott Glazebrook
2023-11-01
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Krishan Dhillon
Krishan Dhillon
2023-11-01
10/10, dealt with everything start to finish. Customer service was friendly and helpful
Sharmane Barrett
Sharmane Barrett
2023-10-20
We had a last minute request and Lee was fantastic in helping us to arrange transportation and facilitate delivery from Europe, very quickly with no hiccups. I would highly recommend.
Simon Edgecombe
Simon Edgecombe
2023-10-16
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