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Asia
CN
Europe
GB
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| Indicator | CN | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Region | … | … |
| Income group | … | … |
| Exports | … | … |
| Imports | … | … |
| Avg applied tariff | … | … |
| Trade % GDP | … | … |
| Local VAT/GST | … | … |
Documents you will typically need
Export clearance in CN
CCC certification required for many electronics exports into China.
Import clearance in GB
Click a document to see a sample of the fields it must show.
Third-party inspection — GB
No general mandatory pre-shipment inspection programme is listed for GB. Some products (food, medicines, chemicals) may still need permits — check with the importer.
CIPL draft — commercial invoice & packing list, CN → GB
COMMERCIAL INVOICE & PACKING LIST
Exporter / seller (CN)
Company, address, tax / EORI no.
Invoice no. & date
INV-0001 · DD/MM/YYYY
Consignee / buyer (GB)
Company, address, importer ID
Notify party
Incoterm & named place
e.g. FOB Shanghai
Payment terms
e.g. LC at sight / T/T 30 days
Port of loading
Port of discharge / final destination
Vessel / flight, B/L or AWB no.
Country of origin
CN
| Marks & nos. | HS code | Description | Qty | Unit price | Total | Pkgs | Net kg | Gross kg | CBM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods description, material, model | |||||||||
Total value & currency
Total packages / weights / CBM
Also required for GB
- EORI numbers
- Statement on origin (if claiming preference)
Declaration: We certify that this invoice is true and correct and that the goods originate in CN.
Authorised signature & company stamp
Name, title, date
Draft template to follow — check the exact wording and legalisation with your importer or customs broker.
Live UK duties & restrictions for CN (UK import)
Commodity code classification · CN
Sources: GOV.UK Trade Tariff (live), World Bank Open Data, UN Comtrade HS nomenclature. Estimates only — verify with official customs sources before declaring.