Import costs
Articles about import costs.
7 articles
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EU customs changes for small parcels: what applies in 2026
EU customs changes for small parcels: the €150 duty exemption is gone, a €3 duty and €2 fee apply per item, plus VAT. What it means for makers ordering parts.
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Save money on electronics parts from China: one big haul
How to save money on electronics parts from China: consolidate parcels through a shopping agent, spread fixed costs over more goods, and know when not to.
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Best shopping agent for Taobao? Seven Chinese agents compared
Chinese shopping agent comparison for European makers: which is the best shopping agent for Taobao and 1688 on fees, QC photos, storage and EU import charges.
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How to build electronics projects cheaply: a BOM-first method
How to build electronics projects cheaply: write the BOM first, go generic where it is safe, pay more where it matters, and batch orders. Worked ESP32 example.
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How to buy from 1688: a maker's guide for European buyers
How to buy from 1688 as a maker in Europe: what the wholesale marketplace is, why you need a shopping agent, and the order flow from MOQ checks to shipping.
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Buy electronic components direct from China: who gets the markup
Buy electronic components direct from China and see where the markup goes: factory, trader, wholesaler, reseller. What buying closer saves, costs and risks.
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What landed cost really includes when you buy maker parts from China
What landed cost really includes when buying maker parts from China: goods, domestic freight, agent fees, shipping and import charges, and how to estimate them.