Import Guides
Step-by-step guides to importing handicrafts into the US, EU, UK, and beyond.
How to Import Handicrafts into the UK (Post-Brexit)
Guide to importing handicrafts into the UK after Brexit: EORI number, customs declarations, duty and VAT, and UKCA/marking considerations
US Customs Duty on Handicrafts: Rates & HTS Codes
Explain how US customs duty on handicrafts works: HTS classification, duty rates, de minimis, GSP eligibility, and how to estimate landed cost
Working with a Customs Broker & Freight Forwarder
What customs brokers and freight forwarders do, how they differ, when you need each, and how to work with them when importing handicrafts
Sea vs Air Freight for Handicraft Imports
Compare sea freight (FCL/LCL) and air freight for handicraft imports: cost, transit time, minimums, and when each makes sense
Importing Handicrafts from China: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to importing handicrafts from China: sourcing regions (Jingdezhen porcelain, Suzhou silk), MOQ, quality control, payment, shipping, and US
Import Documentation Checklist for Handicrafts
A checklist of the documents needed to import handicrafts: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, certificate of origin, and any com
How to Import Handmade Home Decor into the EU
Guide to importing handmade home decor into the EU: product requirements, CE where applicable, REACH, VAT, and customs
How to Import Handicrafts from India to the USA
Step-by-step guide to importing handicrafts from India to the USA: finding suppliers, Incoterms, documentation, HTS classification, customs, duty, and deli