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How to buy and import furniture from China

Choose the pieces, request a quote, confirm the specification, and the factory makes the order and it ships by sea to your port. This site takes no payment: a quote request is free and commits you to nothing. The quote confirms finishes, dimensions, the minimum order and the lead time; production follows, the goods sail in a container priced by volume, and import duty and clearance are paid by you on arrival. The list below is the lowest-priced furniture in the catalogue right now.

#ProductPriceAsk about this one
1Chiavari Banquet Chair, Steel FrameChiavari Banquet Chair, Steel Frame$24
2Chiavari Banquet Chair, Gold AluminiumChiavari Banquet Chair, Gold Aluminium$29
3Chiavari Banquet Chair, StackingChiavari Banquet Chair, Stacking$29
4Stacking Bar Chair, PolypropyleneStacking Bar Chair, Polypropylene$31
5Cylinder Clear Glass Side TableCylinder Clear Glass Side Table
Ø50 x H60 cm
$32
6Mirrored Shell Stool, Walnut VeneerMirrored Shell Stool, Walnut Veneer
43 x 31 x 42 cm
$36
7Upholstered Pouf, Gold-Tone LegsUpholstered Pouf, Gold-Tone Legs
45 x 45 x 45 cm
$36
8Tubular Runner Small Side TableTubular Runner Small Side Table
53.5 x 48 x 45 cm
$37
9Wire Lattice Side ChairWire Lattice Side Chair
54 x 60 x 80 cm · Painted iron and PVC
$38
10Avolach Dining ChairAvolach Dining Chair
48 x 54 x 84 cm · PU leatherette
$38
11Stackable Sling Mesh Garden ChairStackable Sling Mesh Garden Chair
Powder coated aluminium
$39
12Cantilevered Round Glass Side TableCantilevered Round Glass Side Table
Ø45 x H50 cm
$39
13Bistro Stacking Chair, Woven SeatBistro Stacking Chair, Woven Seat$40
14Chi BarstoolChi Barstool
45 x 45 x 66 cm
$42
15Adjustable Glass Side Table, SteelAdjustable Glass Side Table, Steel
Ø53 x H67-95 cm
$44
16Wire Cube Table - SilverWire Cube Table - Silver
35 x 35 x 35 cm · Stainless steel
$44
17Carlotta Black Glass Side TableCarlotta Black Glass Side Table
37 x 47 x 55 cm
$44
18Pall Mall StoolPall Mall Stool
Ø35 x H45 cm
$44
19Wire Lattice Bar StoolWire Lattice Bar Stool
53.5 x 59 x 103 cm · Painted iron and PVC
$44
20Wire Lattice Counter StoolWire Lattice Counter Stool
53.5 x 59 x 93 cm · Painted iron and PVC
$44

Sea freight to your port is quoted by volume with your order; import duty, customs clearance and inland delivery are paid by the buyer on arrival.

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Questions buyers ask

What are the steps, in order?

First, pick the models from the catalogue. Second, request a quote with the quantities and the port you want the goods delivered to. Third, confirm the specification: fabric or leather, colours, finishes, dimensions and the minimum order per item. Fourth, agree terms directly with a sourcing manager, never on this website, and production starts. Fifth, the goods are packed, loaded into a container and shipped by sea to your port. Last, you clear customs and pay import duty on arrival, usually through a local broker.

How much is sea freight per cubic metre, and how long does it take?

As a share of a full 40ft container, sea freight runs about $78 per m³ to Felixstowe in the United Kingdom, 28 to 34 days at sea; about $127 to Los Angeles in the United States, 16 to 22 days; about $82 to Sydney in Australia, 20 to 27 days; and about $69 to Rotterdam in the Netherlands, 25 to 32 days. A part load shipped as groupage costs more per cubic metre and carries a minimum charge. Production time comes before the sailing, and the quote gives the figure for your volume and your port.

Where is the best place to buy furniture in China?

From the factory. The wholesale furniture markets, the best known of them in Foshan, are showrooms: good for seeing and touching, but most of what is on the floor comes from factories you can reach without the trip. Buying online works when the specification is written down, with dimensions, materials, foam density, fabric and colour confirmed in the quote, so what arrives can be checked against it.

Can I mix different furniture in one container?

Yes, and it is usually the better buy. Freight is charged on the box, not on the product line, so a container that mixes sofas, tables and chairs fills the space that one bulky line leaves empty. Each line keeps its own minimum order.

How is freight calculated?

By volume, in cubic metres, not per item. The quote carries the figure for your quantity and your port, because the same order costs less per unit as it fills more of a container.

What is the minimum order?

It varies by product and each listing shows its own. Many items ship from a single carton; the unit price falls as the volume rises, and a full container is where the freight per unit stops mattering.

Do I pay anything on this website?

No. The site takes no payment and holds no deposit. A request for quote creates no obligation, and nothing is charged until terms are agreed directly with a sourcing manager.

Are import duty and customs clearance included?

No. Every figure here covers the goods and the sea freight to your port of discharge. Import duty, clearance and inland delivery are paid by the buyer on arrival, and the rate depends on your country.