Shipping to Europe from China has specific considerations — mainly the DDP/VAT issue and varying delivery speeds by country.
YunExpress (Recommended)
The top choice for most European destinations. Delivery to major EU countries runs 8–14 days. The key advantage is DDP — YunExpress pays VAT electronically before shipping, so your package clears customs without issues. Works particularly well for Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and Poland.
EMS
Connects to national postal networks in Europe. Speed varies by country. No DDP, so you may receive customs bills. Good option for countries where YunExpress doesn’t have strong coverage.
DHL Express
Fastest option (3–5 days to Europe). DHL handles its own customs clearance which is very reliable. Cost is significantly higher but worth it for valuable orders or tricky customs countries.
Country-Specific Notes
- Germany: YunExpress works very well.
- UK: Post-Brexit, imports over £135 face VAT. YunExpress DDP recommended.
- Poland: YunExpress good coverage.
- Italy: Can be slow. DHL more reliable for speed.