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From China to the UK - International MovingMake the international transportation of your personal items simpler, safer and more convenient!

As the first country to undergo the Industrial Revolution, Britain once had vast colonies and was known as the "Empire on which the sun never sets". Why do so many Chinese people like the UK?

For Europe, tourism, studying abroad, immigration... The UK is the best choice for many people, especially for women. The elegance of Britain is irresistible! Let's take a look at what exactly attracts you about the UK:


Educational resources: The British education system is globally renowned, with a large number of top universities. From primary school to university, educational resources are of high quality. Private schools are favored by Chinese parents. After immigration, it is convenient and cost-effective for children to go to school.


Benefits and welfare: After obtaining permanent residency, you can enjoy comprehensive benefits such as old-age care, unemployment, child care, and housing. Public medical services are free.


Cultural diversity: A large number of overseas students and immigrants gather here, creating a diverse cultural atmosphere. In big cities, one can experience rich cultures and integrate easily.


The immigration policy is attractive:

High-skilled talent policy: Since Brexit, the UK's skill-based immigration system has placed greater emphasis on attracting highly skilled and highly educated talents. In 2025, efforts will continue to be made to attract highly skilled talents. For instance, highly skilled workers in the fields of science and technology and engineering will be given priority and not subject to quota restrictions. The entry and naturalization processes for special talents will be expedited.

Investment immigration policy: Although the investment immigration policy has been adjusted, it still offers opportunities to high-net-worth individuals. It is required that investment flow towards projects that make positive contributions to the UK economy, such as infrastructure construction and high-tech start-ups, so that capable investors can participate in the UK's economic development while obtaining their status.

Family reunification policy: In 2025, the UK relaxed the application conditions for family reunification visas, lowered the income requirements for sponsors, simplified the visa application process for spouses and children, and provided more welfare guarantees for minor children. This has made many people with family immigration plans more willing to choose the UK.


According to statistics, by 2025, there will be over 600,000 Chinese people residing in the UK. Would you choose to join them?

Choose Wilcan Logistics for a seamless and reliable international moving experience. We will support you every step of the way.
It includes professional wooden box for transportation, which are safe and fast
Two weeks of free storage, respectively before the start of transportation and after the arrival of transportation
Fixed delivery and pick-up time periods
30 years of reliable goods transportation
We handle quarantine and customs clearance procedures
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With over 30 years of experience, we make international moving easier

Our international moving services are transparent and affordable. We own our own company, warehouse, and operation team in the UK, allowing us to serve most towns, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, and more. Choose us for a smooth and worry-free relocation experience.

Packaging kit

The standard wooden box is an exclusive container for your personal items.

Safe storage

To give you sufficient time to adapt to and set up the new environment, our warehouses located in the country of origin and destination offer you two weeks of free storage for items you haven't used yet.

No hidden fees

Get a free instant quote immediately and learn about the detailed cost breakdown for each stage of the transportation process.

Installment payment

We do not require full advance payment of the bill. It can be paid in two installments, namely at the time of booking and before the items are dispatched.

Customs clearance assistance

We offer professional advice to guide you through the UK customs import clearance procedures.

UK Import Customs Clearance guidance

Personal items usually do not need to be on site for import customs clearance in the UK.

If you choose our standard wooden box point-to-point service, the entire moving process, including import customs clearance agency, will be handled by us.

You only need to provide the relevant documents

- A detailed list of items

- Scanned copies of passports and visas that meet the requirements

-Other supporting documents that may be required

A. The customs seal at the port of entry for departure to prove that the items have been inspected by the customs at the time of departure.

B. Foreign bank statements within the past six months to prove the source of funds.

C. Some items may require the provision of inspection and quarantine certificates, certificates of origin or authorization certificates...

D. If certain items qualify for duty-free benefits, a Certificate of Origin may be required.

In the following special circumstances, it may be necessary for the person to be present on site:

-If the customs raises doubts about the nature, value, quantity or other aspects of the items during the declaration process, especially when it involves sensitive items, prohibited items or unclear declaration information, the individual may need to go to the customs to explain the situation and provide relevant evidence or explanations.

- Special legal provisions: Although the UK generally does not have a legal requirement like that of Canada for individuals to go to the customs office in person to declare and clear customs, if there are special legal requirements or specific policy changes, it may also be necessary for individuals to be present.

From the start to the completion of import customs clearance

First, please log in to your member account to complete our online shipping document form, which includes:

Packing list: Please completely register and list all personal items you are moving. You can register online or email the detailed packing list to our port company.

Passport: Please upload a scanned copy of your passport (the photo page and the signature page) or email it to us.

Copy of visa: Upload it online or email it directly to us.

Insurance Policy: If you need our insurance services, please be sure to register online.


We will provide you with assistance throughout the process of filling out the form. Please make sure that the information you enter in the forms is completely accurate, as these forms will be submitted to the customs authorities of the destination country.

Guide to Customs Clearance and Tax Exemption Policies for Personal Items Imported to the UK

When personal items are imported and cleared through customs in the UK, they can enjoy tax exemption policies in some cases. The specific details are as follows:


- Residence period requirement: Continuous residence in the country of departure for at least 12 months. However, there is no such time limit for those who move to the UK through marriage, civil partnership or student status.

- Service life of the items: The personal items being transported must be owned and used for more than six months. However, for those who move to the UK under the above-mentioned special status, there are no regulations on the ownership and usage period of imported items.

- Import time limit: Personal items must be imported within 12 months after arriving in the UK and declared to the UK customs, providing relevant supporting documents.

- Application for a duty-free number: After meeting the above conditions, you need to fill in your personal basic information on the website designated by the UK customs and submit it to the customs for verification to apply for a duty-free number (URN number). This is an important document for enjoying duty-free customs clearance.


Even if all the tax-exemption conditions are met, artworks or high-value items may still require additional supporting documents to be tax-exempt, and the transportation of items prohibited from import by the UK customs, such as controlled drugs, weapons, obscene materials, etc., is prohibited.

Import customs clearance completed - delivery
After the customs clearance of personal items imported to the UK is completed, the customs usually presents the following documents:

- C88 Document: The full name is The Single Administrative Document (form C88). It is the customs declaration form for goods. The customs clearance bank fills out this form for customs review. After the customs reviews and releases the goods, it can request this document from the customs clearance bank. The C88 document contains the import VAT paid by the company during customs clearance and is an officially recognized document for input tax deduction or input VAT refund when declaring sales VAT (except in the UK).


-C79 Document: Issued by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) of the United Kingdom, it is a tax bill sent by the UK customs to cross-border importers every month, recording the data of value-added tax on imports of cross-border e-commerce sellers for the current month. It is a key document for UK tax declaration. In the UK, importers need to use C79 document for input tax deduction when making tax declarations.


In some cases, if the payment of customs duties is involved, the customs will also provide relevant documents such as the payment vouchers of customs duties. In addition, if personal items fall into specific categories, such as animal and plant products, food, medicine, etc., there may also be relevant inspection and quarantine certificate documents.

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