{"id":3143,"date":"2022-09-20T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/?p=3143"},"modified":"2023-01-05T15:41:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T15:41:14","slug":"importing-home-decor-from-china-to-the-eu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/importing-home-decor-from-china-to-the-eu\/","title":{"rendered":"Importing home decor from China to the EU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Home d\u00e9cor and appliances are daily objects most of us use. The Chinese market is known to be a great source of vast categories of home d\u00e9cor at reasonable prices. Chinese goods are very popular due to their low cost and good-enough quality. Therefore, importing home decor from China to the EU seems to be a relatively good idea for a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can we find home d\u00e9cor in China?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest concentration of home decor manufacturers in China is in <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-guangdong-province-china\/\">Guangdong<\/a> province, accounting for 30% of Chinese exports. These are mainly cities such as Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Foshan. Many producers of home d\u00e9cor products are also located in Qingdao (<a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-shandong-province-china\/\">Shandong<\/a> Province), Quanzhou (<a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-fujian-province-china\/\">Fujian<\/a>), and Jinhua and Ningbo (<a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/industries-in-zhejiang-province-china\/\">Zhejiang<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importing-home-decor-from-China-to-the-European-Union-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Home decor in China\" class=\"wp-image-3147 lazyload\" width=\"700\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importing-home-decor-from-China-to-the-European-Union-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Home decor in China\" class=\"wp-image-3147 lazyload\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importing-home-decor-from-China-to-the-European-Union-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importing-home-decor-from-China-to-the-European-Union-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importing-home-decor-from-China-to-the-European-Union-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importing-home-decor-from-China-to-the-European-Union-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importing-home-decor-from-China-to-the-European-Union.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home d\u00e9cor \u2013 customs duties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting to import home decor, it is worth it to familiarize yourself with the duty rates imposed on the products that you intend to introduce to the European Union market. The <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/taric\/\">TARIC<\/a> system has all the <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/cn-code\/\">customs codes<\/a>, duty rates, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have prepared a list of home decor from China with customs codes and rates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mirrors in frames (7009 92 00 00) &#8211; 4%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glass-ceramic products, e.g. vases (7013 10 00 00) &#8211; 11%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mattress supports (9404 10 00 00) &#8211; 3.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pillows (9404 90 90 00) &#8211; 3.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knitted cotton blankets (6301 30 10 00) &#8211; 12%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baths, showers, sinks, and washbasins (3922 10 00 00) &#8211; 6.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wooden bedroom furniture (9403 50 00 00) &#8211; 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in kitchen furniture, handmade (9403 40 10 10) &#8211; 2.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrically powered wall clocks (9105 21 00 00) &#8211; 4.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All kinds of calendars (4910 00 00 00) &#8211; 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand-made statuettes and other decorative articles made of porcelain or Chinese porcelain (6913 10 00 10) &#8211; 6%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original sculptures and statues (9703 00 00 00) &#8211; 0%.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing home decor from China to the EU \u2013 requirements in the European Union<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wood furniture is subject to transport control \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/cites\/\">CITES certificate<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the sourced decoration\/furniture has electrical components, it falls under the directives related to <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/ce-and-test-reports\/\">CE marking<\/a> and WEEE mark. These include <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/guzhen-lighting-markets\/\">lighting fixtures<\/a> and electrically powered furniture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Products for which there are no specific safety regulations for their use are subject to the General Product Safety Directive 2001\/95\/EC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home d\u00e9cor trade fairs in China<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attending fairs is crucial if you wish to build up your networking skills. You can see the products at fairs and get in touch with many producers. We highly encourage everyone to attend as many fairs as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre, Zhongshan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.jiagle.com\/lighting-fair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">jiagle.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>China International Lighting Fair showcases a wide selection of lighting fixtures, from standing and hanging lamps to desk lamps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">interzum Guangzhou<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.interzum-guangzhou.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">interzum-guangzhou.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interzum Guangzhou is Asia&#8217;s largest woodworking, furniture production, upholstery, and interior decoration trade fair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-autumn.hk.messefrankfurt.com\/shanghai\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-autumn.hk.messefrankfurt.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is a comprehensive exhibition of textiles and accessories that showcases apparel fabrics to professional buyers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Furnishing China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maison-shanghai.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">maison-shanghai.cn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home Furnishing China is an international trade show dedicated to home decor, textiles, designers&#8217; works, furniture, and the art of living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing home decor from China to the EU &#8211; Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The great potential of the Chinese market makes all the preparation and research worth it. Customs rates for home decor from China and formal requirements vary depending on the furniture or home decor type. When sourcing from China, make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/credit-report\/\">verify your potential Chinese supplier<\/a> to avoid fraud.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home d\u00e9cor and appliances are daily objects most of us use. The Chinese market is known to be a great source of vast categories of home d\u00e9cor at reasonable prices. 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