Importing from China may seem complicated the first time, but with clear steps and a freight forwarder to handle the paperwork, the process is simpler than it looks. Here is a quick rundown.
1. Agree on the Incoterm with your supplier
The Incoterm sets where the seller’s responsibility ends and yours begins. The most common ones for importing from China are FOB (goods loaded at the port of origin) and EXW (collection at the factory).
2. Choose the mode of transport
Depending on volume, weight and urgency, you have three main options:
- Sea freight (FCL/LCL): the most cost-effective choice for large volumes.
- Air freight: faster, ideal for urgent or high-value shipments.
- Combined: a balance between cost and transit time.
Planning to import from Asia? We arrange the entire route and handle customs clearance for you.
3. Customs clearance and duties
On arrival in Spain, the goods must be cleared through customs. You will need the commercial invoice, the packing list and, depending on the product, specific certificates. Your freight forwarder calculates the duties and import VAT and submits the documentation.
4. Final delivery to your warehouse
Once cleared, we arrange inland transport to your warehouse. With our door-to-door service, you can forget about the whole chain: we collect in China and deliver to your address.
With a freight forwarder you can trust, importing from China stops being a problem and becomes just another order.