Preparation & shipping · Practical guide
Two timelines. One clearer delivery plan.
An order can be waiting for goods, being prepared in China or travelling after dispatch. Distinguishing these stages makes the plan clearer and helps you ask the right question when timing matters.
First prepare the order. Then allow for transit.
Preparation includes the sourcing or stock availability, checks and packing needed before dispatch. International transit starts after the prepared parcel is handed over for shipping.
A transit estimate is not the complete time from placing a product purchase to customer delivery. Keep product availability and preparation requirements visible when reviewing a shipping plan.
The preparation reference depends on your starting point.
Source against incoming orders when goods need to be purchased, or fulfill from agreed inventory already available in China. The right model depends on product availability, demand and replenishment needs.
The references below apply once the required conditions are met. Custom production and development follow a separately confirmed schedule; they should not be treated as standard order processing.
- Source against orders
- 1–3 business daysTypical standard sourcing & processing before dispatch.
- Fulfill from China stock
- 0–24 hoursTypical dispatch for goods already available in our China warehouse, once required conditions are met.
Read international estimates after dispatch.
These estimates cover our main destination markets for shipping from China. Choose a tracked shipping option around the product, destination and budget, then confirm the applicable service as part of the plan.
Shipping from China
| Destination | Estimated transit |
|---|---|
| United States | 6–12business days |
| Canada | 6–12business days |
| United Kingdom | 5–8business days |
| Selected EU destinations | 5–8business days |
| Australia | 6–12business days |
Sourcing and order preparation are not included. Delivery times may vary by destination, shipping service and customs.
Identify which stage needs attention.
If goods are not ready, review supplier availability, the stock position or any unresolved preparation requirements. If the parcel has dispatched, the shipping records and selected service become the relevant starting point.
For shipping delays or carrier-related damage or loss, our team checks shipment records, investigates with the relevant parties and keeps you updated. Resolution depends on the verified circumstances and applicable arrangements.
- Before dispatch: confirm product availability, requirements and whether any affected items are on hold.
- After dispatch: review the shipment records, route and applicable shipping arrangement.
- For custom or bulk work: use the project’s agreed production, preparation and transport schedule.
Ask for a plan that fits your products.
Share the goods, order volume or purchase quantity, stock availability and destination. The team can discuss whether sourcing against orders or holding China inventory is the more suitable starting point.
Preparation and transit references help make the conversation specific. They are estimates and conditional service references, not unconditional dispatch or arrival guarantees.
Plan preparation and shipping together.
Tell us what you sell and where you ship. We’ll put together a sourcing and fulfillment plan for your business.
