Shipping
Articles about shipping.
6 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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Shipping batteries from China: 18650s, LiPo and power banks
Shipping batteries from China through a shopping agent: why 18650 cells and LiPo packs are restricted, what ships inside equipment, and how to avoid refusals.
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Taobao vs AliExpress vs 1688 for electronics parts from Europe
Taobao vs AliExpress vs 1688 for maker electronics: who sells, pricing, MOQ, language, payment, parcel routes, buyer protection and EU VAT and duty compared.
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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.