The EU ends its €150 duty-free exemption on July 1, 2026. European online sellers who relied on direct-from-China shipping are losing margin fast. Karsa helps you make the switch: bulk order from verified Chinese factories, quality-inspect before shipment, and ship consolidated to your EU warehouse — at dramatically lower per-unit cost.
The EU's €150 customs duty exemption for China imports ends July 1, 2026. Every parcel from China now faces a €3 flat duty plus VAT. Here is the actual per-unit cost impact on a €35 product:
* Indicative estimates based on a €35 product, 200-unit LCL shipment. Actual costs vary by product, route, and volume. Karsa provides accurate quotes for your specific products.
The €3 per-parcel duty applies to every single order you fulfill direct-from-China. For sellers doing 200+ orders/month, that is €600+ in new costs per month — before any other price increases.
Direct shipping from China takes 10-20 days. EU-based inventory means 2-5 day delivery — which converts better and reduces returns. A switch to inventory sourcing improves every metric.
Most AliExpress sellers are trading companies marking up factory prices by 30-60%. Sourcing directly from the manufacturer with Karsa's help gives you the real factory price.
You cannot inspect what you cannot see. Direct-ship orders bypass quality control entirely. A China-based agent inspects your bulk order before it leaves the factory.
From finding the factory to delivering to your EU warehouse — end-to-end support at every step of the sourcing process.
Find the actual manufacturer — not a trading company — in Guangdong, Yiwu, Shenzhen, or wherever your product is made. 2-3 vetted options with quotes within 3-5 days.
Karsa receives and reviews samples on your behalf. Detailed photo and video reports so you can approve remotely — no need to travel to China.
Negotiating in Mandarin with factory pricing knowledge. First-time buyers typically see 15-25% lower prices compared to self-sourcing.
On-site inspection of finished goods before shipment — checking defects, quantity, packaging, and labeling. Nothing ships until you approve the inspection report.
Free warehousing in Guangdong for 15-20 days. Consolidate multiple orders from different suppliers into one shipment — saving significantly on freight.
Sea freight (LCL or FCL) to your EU warehouse or Amazon FBA center. Air freight for urgent orders. Competitive rates via established freight forwarders.
You do not need experience in bulk sourcing to get started. Karsa guides you through each step, from product brief to delivery confirmation.
Send a product link (AliExpress, Amazon, anywhere), a photo, or a description via WhatsApp. No formal brief required — just tell Karsa what you are looking for and roughly how many units.
Within 3-5 business days, Karsa sends you 2-3 verified manufacturer options with factory prices, MOQ, lead time, and certification info. You compare and choose.
Request a sample (shipped to your EU address or reviewed by Karsa locally). Once you approve quality and price, Karsa places the production order and monitors the timeline.
Karsa inspects the finished goods, consolidates at the Guangdong warehouse, arranges freight, and sends you tracking. Your goods arrive at your EU address or fulfillment center, duty-declared and ready to sell.
Karsa works with European online sellers at every stage — from first-time bulk buyers to established importers scaling their supply chain.
You have been dropshipping from China. Now the cost model is broken. Karsa helps you transition to bulk sourcing the same products at factory prices — with quality control.
DTC brands sourcing their own products from China. You need a reliable partner who finds the factory, protects your quality, and ships consistently to your EU warehouse.
Sourcing for Amazon EU (UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy). Karsa sources, inspects, and ships to your nominated Amazon FBA warehouse with correct labeling and packaging.
Never ordered from China in bulk before? Karsa has guided hundreds of first-time buyers through the process. You do not need to know how it works — that is Karsa's job.
Actual photos from Karsa's operations in China — not stock images. This is how European clients' orders are handled on the ground.
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Tell Karsa your product and get verified factory quotes within 3-5 days. No commitment, no upfront fee.
