Post-Brexit Import Landscape
UK and EU now operate separate customs regimes. Shipping into Felixstowe differs from Rotterdam or Hamburg in paperwork, VAT handling and clearance timelines.
UK VAT and Duty
Import VAT applies at 20 percent on the customs value plus duty and freight. VAT-registered businesses reclaim it, but cash-flow planning still matters.
EU Entry Points
Rotterdam and Hamburg handle the bulk of textile container volume. Both offer strong onward distribution, but broker quality varies significantly.
CE and Product Labelling
Textile fibre-composition labelling is mandatory in the EU. Care symbols and country of origin must be permanently attached, not stickered.
MOQ Strategy for EU Retailers
European boutiques typically test at 100 to 200 pcs per style. Consolidating multiple styles into one shipment lowers per-unit freight substantially.
Choosing a Freight Forwarder
Ask for door-to-door quotes including customs clearance, not just port-to-port. Hidden clearance fees are where budgets break.
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