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Luggage Courier · Excess Luggage Co. · Since 1998

Luggage Courier to China from the UK

Send your luggage from the UK to China — Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and beyond. We collect from your door. 4-7 working days by air freight, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers.

How to send your luggage from the UK to China

Our luggage courier service to China takes your bags from your UK door to your destination. We ship luggage, send suitcases and courier boxes to China door-to-door (subject to your destination) — collection, customs and delivery handled, so your belongings arrive safely.

We collect from your UK door

Our luggage courier service to China collects your bags, suitcases, and boxes from your UK address and ships them by air freight — significantly cheaper than airline excess baggage for most shipments. we handle your UK customs export entry.

London (Canary Wharf, Soho Chinatown, Barnet), Manchester, Birmingham — large Chinese student and professional community.

Key facts — luggage courier to China

  • Transit: 4-7 working days
  • Airport: Shanghai (PVG — Pudong International), Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX)
  • Customs: General Administration of Customs (GACC)
  • Insurance: ~5% owner-packed / ~3.5% professionally packed
Restrictions for China:

Detailed packing list required. Declared values must be accurate. GACC registration for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Accepted items in your luggage courier to China

Accepted

  • Suitcases, bags, boxes, and holdalls
  • Clothing, shoes, and accessories
  • Books and study materials
  • Laptops, tablets, and electronics
  • Kitchen and household goods

Insurance

Owner-packed approximately 5% of declared replacement value. Professionally packed approximately 3.5%. Declare accurate values.

Sea freight also available

For larger volumes, sea freight is significantly cheaper — 10-12 weeks transit. These sea transit times are approximate — the actual time depends on when your LCL container finishes loading and consolidating, the vessel’s sailing date and route, any transhipment hub before the final destination, and customs clearance, so please allow a week or two either side. Sea freight guide →

We prepare all documents

Air Waybill, UK export documentation, and customs declaration — all prepared by us. You need: passport copy, destination address, and packing list.

We collect from across the UK for China shipments

More information on shipping to China

Luggage Courier to China from the UK — answered

How long does a luggage courier from the UK to China take?+
Air freight from the UK to China typically takes 4-7 working days. Transit can vary slightly based on flight routing and customs clearance at destination.
Is a luggage courier to China cheaper than airline excess baggage?+
Yes — for most shipments to China, our luggage courier service is significantly cheaper than airline excess baggage rates, particularly for multiple bags or heavier items.
Do you collect luggage from anywhere in the UK for China shipments?+
Yes. We collect from every UK postcode for shipments to China — homes, student accommodation, offices, and hotels. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 to arrange collection.
What can I send in my luggage courier to China?+
Clothing, shoes, books, laptops, tablets, electronics, and general personal effects. Detailed packing list required. Declared values must be accurate. GACC registration for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. We advise at booking on all destination-specific restrictions.
How do I get a luggage courier quote to China?+
Call us on 0800 096 38 39, WhatsApp +44 7380 854644, or use our online quote form. Tell us your UK postcode, destination in China, and number of bags.

Ready to send your luggage? Get a quote today.

Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp us — we've been shipping luggage since 1998.