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How to buy from 1688.com in the United Kingdom

Buy from 1688.com and have it delivered to the UK with iWishBag's Buy & Ship for me service — all-inclusive landed-cost quote in GBP, customs and duty handled, door-to-door delivery in 8-12 days from China.

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Origin
China
Destination
the United Kingdom
Transit
8-12 days
Currency
GBP (£)

Last updated 2026-04-29

How to buy from 1688.com and ship to the UK

  1. 1

    Find your 1688.com product

    Browse 1688.com (https://www.1688.com) for the item you want. Copy the product URL — iWishBag accepts links from every product page on 1688.com.

  2. 2

    Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form

    Open iWishBag, paste the 1688.com URL, and pick the United Kingdom as your delivery destination. Add size, color, and quantity if relevant.

  3. 3

    Get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in GBP

    iWishBag returns the full landed cost — product price, China domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight, customs duty for the UK, and any FX. Quote shown in GBP (£).

  4. 4

    Pay in GBP with card

    Approve the quote and pay using card, PayPal, Airwallex (GBP) — whichever is most convenient for you in the UK.

  5. 5

    iWishBag buys the product on your behalf

    Once payment clears, iWishBag purchases the item from 1688.com, consolidates it at our China origin warehouse, and prepares it for international shipment.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to the UK

    iWishBag handles export, international transit, the UK customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 8-12 days from China. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why buy from 1688.com via iWishBag in the UK?

  • iWishBag serves UK-based diaspora wanting to buy from Flipkart, Myntra, Daraz, and other origin-only Asian retailers.

  • iWishBag handles UK HMRC customs paperwork, VAT, and duty clearance.

  • Last-mile delivery covers London, Manchester, Birmingham, and the rest of mainland UK plus Northern Ireland.

the United Kingdom customs

The UK applies VAT (20%) plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag pre-calculates both into the quote and handles HMRC clearance.

Source: www.gov.uk

About 1688.com

1688.com is Alibaba's wholesale B2B marketplace — factory-direct pricing on most categories. iWishBag forwards from 1688.com for shoppers in the UK who want access to its catalog without paying for an international account or a freight forwarder separately.

Popular things to buy from 1688.com for the United Kingdom

Popular 1688.com categories shipped to the UK include Electronics, Apparel and Home. iWishBag buys each order, consolidates it at our China warehouse, and ships to the UK with the United Kingdom customs duty and local import taxes folded into a single GBP (£) price — paid with card and delivered in about 8-12 days.

  • Electronics
  • Apparel
  • Home
  • Tools
  • Manufacturing supplies

Frequently asked questions

Does 1688.com ship directly to the United Kingdom?+
1688 is Chinese-language wholesale — iWishBag sources, consolidates, and verifies quality before international handoff.
How much does it cost to ship from 1688.com to the United Kingdom?+
Your total is the 1688.com item price plus international shipping from China, the United Kingdom customs duty (the rate depends on the product's HS code), and any FX — all shown up front in GBP (£). iWishBag calculates the exact landed cost before you pay, so there are no surprise charges at the United Kingdom customs. Delivery runs about 8-12 days.
What does the iWishBag quote include?+
Every iWishBag quote for the UK is all-inclusive: the 1688.com product price, China domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight to the UK, customs duty, and any FX conversion. There are no surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from 1688.com to the United Kingdom?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from China to the UK is 8-12 days from payment. Lane times vary slightly by category and the UK customs queue.
How is customs duty calculated for the United Kingdom?+
The UK applies VAT (20%) plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag pre-calculates both into the quote and handles HMRC clearance. (Source: www.gov.uk)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in the United Kingdom?+
iWishBag accepts card, PayPal, Airwallex (GBP) — quote and payment in GBP.
Can iWishBag buy any product on 1688.com?+
iWishBag can purchase the vast majority of products on 1688.com, including Electronics, Apparel, Home, Tools, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables) are evaluated case by case.
Is iWishBag a legitimate company?+
Yes. iWishBag is operated by IWISHBAG PTE LTD (Singapore UEN 202347947E), founded in 2014 by Raunak Bohra and headquartered at 2 Venture Drive, Vision Exchange, Singapore. iWishBag has served customers across 30+ countries continuously since 2014.

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Paste a 1688.com link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in GBP, and have it delivered to the UK in about 8-12 days.

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