Buying From a Polish Wholesaler: What About GPSR
"I buy from a Polish wholesaler with a VAT invoice, so GPSR isn't my problem" - one of the most common beliefs among Allegro sellers.
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Importing from China
Importer obligations, manufacturer identification, private label (OEM) and buying through wholesalers. Ready-made templates and checklists to download.
Importing from China Under GPSR: Full Duties List
You ordered 500 wardrobe organisers from a Chinese factory, paid the freight, picked up the parcels from the courier terminal, and listed them on Allegro.
GPSR Documents From a Chinese Manufacturer
How to get GPSR documents from a Chinese manufacturer: a list of documents, a template message to the supplier and what an importer does about gaps.
AliExpress vs Alibaba Under GPSR: What You Need
AliExpress and Alibaba are the two main sources of stock for Polish Allegro sellers. How they differ under GPSR and how to verify a supplier before ordering.
Labelling Products From China: GPSR Requirements
A parcel from China arrives at your address. Inside is a product labelled in Chinese and English, bearing the name of a factory nobody in Poland has heard of.
Importer as Manufacturer: When GPSR Duties Transfer
Under Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR), an importer from China can take on the manufacturer's duties. When that happens and how to prepare for it.
Chinese Supplier Certificates: What's Valid Under GPSR
Which supplier documents matter under GPSR, how to spot a fake CE mark or "China Export" logo, and why a certificate never replaces a risk assessment.
Customs Clearance and GPSR Product Compliance
Your shipment from China is stuck in customs clearance? How customs clearance connects to GPSR compliance, what can hold up goods and how to prepare.