Send a parcel to China from only £10.70
Delivered within 6-11 days*
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How do I send a parcel to China?
Looking to send a parcel to China? For affordable parcel delivery to China from 6- 11 days of collection from your home or business premises, we've got it! You can drop your parcel at one of our 50+ depots or 3,500 ServicePoints, or have it collected by our driver, directly from your door.
Our postage to China service delivers to all major cities and districts, including: Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Taipei, Hong Kong, Dongguan, Hangzhou and more...
It’s easy to send a parcel to China! Although China may feel a world away from the UK and in distance, the 5,000 miles your parcel will travel won’t be a problem. Ship to China with our economy service, which is affordable and takes just a few days.
Book your parcel to China online quickly and easily to arrange collection by one of our couriers - from your home or work address.Simply get started by inputting your parcel's weight and dimensions into our Quick Quote tool.
HOW LONG DOES SHIPPING TO CHINA TAKE
When you send packages to China, we aim to have them with the recipent within 6-11 days.
Please be aware that this may be impacted by several national holidays throughout the year. Some of these dates may differ into the UK – and any packages sent during this time may experience delays. Please also bear in mind it can take longer for your parcel to arrive, especially in the more remote locations of China.2024 Chinese National Holidays
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1st January |
New Year Holiday |
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9th February |
Spring Festival |
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10th February |
Spring Festival |
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11th February |
Spring Festival |
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12th February |
Spring Festival |
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13th February |
Spring Festival |
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14th February |
Spring Festival |
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15th February |
Spring Festival |
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4th April |
Ching Ming Festival |
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5th April |
Ching Ming Festival |
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6th April |
Ching Ming Festival |
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1st May |
Labour Day Holiday |
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10th June |
Dragon Boat Festival |
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11th June |
Dragon Boat Festival |
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12th June |
Dragon Boat Festival |
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15th September |
Mid-Autumn Festival |
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16th September |
Mid-Autumn Festival |
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17th September |
Mid-Autumn Festival |
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1st October |
National Day Holiday |
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2nd October |
National Day Holiday |
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3rd October |
National Day Holiday |
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4th October |
National Day Holiday |
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5th October |
National Day Holiday |
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6th October |
National Day Holiday |
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7th October |
National Day Holiday |
*Public holidays in China may affect our estimated transit times. Ship to China ahead of time if you need it to arrive by a specific datae.
Affordable Postage to China
Collection and parcel postage to China from the UK starts from £10.70. The cheaper option is accessible if you drop your parcel to China off at one of our depots.
We work hard to keep our prices as low as possible for courier services to China. See our current costs to post to China in the table below.
*Prices quoted in the table above are based on 10 x 10 x 10cm dimensions and all pricing quoted in this article is based on a Depot Drop off and International Economy from mainland UK to China.
Chinese customs rules
You'll need a customs form for any parcel to China. This tells the Customs Agents in the destination country about the contents of your package so they can process it correctly.
As with most consignments to international destinations, when you send a parcel to China from the UK, there are occasionally customs duties and import taxes that need to be paid.
While you can’t pay these charges with us, when you book your delivery, we will provide all the correct forms you need to help your parcel through UK and Chinese customs.
HM Revenue & Customs has more information on tax and customs considerations for China.
According to new Chinese Customs regulations, the phone number for the consignee is a mandatory requirement for all shipments coming into China. Invalid phone numbers, such as 0000, 123456789, or - are unacceptable for customs declaration. Failure to provide the correct consignee phone number will lead to clearance delays.
What items can't I send to China?
There are many rules and regulations around sending a parcel to China, some of which are different from those you might expect or are used to sending to other countries. The Chinese authorities also change the laws regularly, so we advise you to re-check the regulations each time you send a parcel. Visit the General Administration of Customs People’s Republic of China website to ensure your parcels are good to send.
China prohibits anything marked "Republic of China" or "Made in China," and can also confiscate materials that promote political opinions that the government does not agree with.
It’s down to you to ensure you’re not sending prohibited or restricted items into China. Remember prohibitions and restrictions vary from country to country and can sometimes apply to items you may think are ordinary. It's vital to check that your parcel contents are allowed into China. Failure to do some may result in additional charges or even the destruction of your parcel.
Some examples of items you can’t post to China include:
RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED GOODS
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Food |
Illegal and dangerous |
Other |
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Milk powder and baby milk |
Flammable fuels and liquids |
Wood, bamboo, rattan and cane |
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Meat, poultry and fish products |
Drugs (prescription or illicit) |
Perfume |
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Dairy products |
Weaponry |
Currency |
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Fruit and vegetables |
Firearms |
Precious stones, metals and pearls |
*Please be aware that we also have our own prohibited items list, in addition to country-specific restrictions.
How to package parcels to China
We recommend being vigilant with packaging for your parcel to China – remember, your items will take quite a long journey and will pass through several depots with automated sorting machines. Make extra effort to package your items well and use some internal cushioning material for your parcel.
We’ll transport parcels up to 25kg in weight, 80 x 80 x 80cm max in size and we strongly recommend you use a strong outer box when sending your package and don’t overfill it - regardless of the dimensions of your parcel.
We've prepared some useful resources to help you with your packaging your parcels:
- How to Weigh & Measure a Parcel
- A Guide to Sending Large Parcels
- How to Package Parcels for International Delivery
HOW TO FOLLOW THE CHINESE ADDRESS FORMAT
Postage to China requires the correct address format to ensure there won't be any unexpected delays. The correct format, in English characters is as follows:
- Recipient's name - prefix (Mr, Ms etc.) followed by the first name and surname.
- Recipient’s address – door number followed by the street name.
- Postcode and area- the postal code followed by the area, for eaxmple 200550, BEJING
- CHINA written in all-caps on the final line.
The benefits
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We can collect from home or work address |
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Globally trusted courier shipping worldwide |
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Online tracking and delivery notifications for you and your recipient |
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£50 Contents cover for all deliveries |
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Integrated with over 10 ecommerce platforms to make sending parcels even easier |
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Offer your customers easy returns with our ‘’reverse order’’ functionality |
Many ways to save
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Drop off and save at any one of our 3,500 ServicePoints or 50+ depots |
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"My DHL rewards" - exclusive to our customers |
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Cashback into your pre-pay account when you add funds (Terms apply) |
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Multi-parcel discounts available on some UK services (Terms apply) |
How safe will my parcel be?
From the time of collection (should you not be in, you can opt to leave your parcel in a safe place and our driver will collect it from there) to delivery, where the recipient will sign for it, we take good care of the items as we ship them to China.
We also offer free online tracking to keep you fully updated on your parcel’s location and provide £50 extended cover on your item as standard – you can tadd extra cover for more valuable items if you wish.
