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.
Customs Clearance and GPSR Product Compliance
Your shipment from China is stuck in customs clearance. The customs agency is asking for documents, the container is sitting there, and your Allegro deadlines are…
Chinese Supplier Certificates: What's Valid Under GPSR
A supplier on Alibaba sends you a PDF with "CE Certificate" in big letters and a logo that looks official.
Importer as Manufacturer: When GPSR Duties Transfer
"I'm just bringing it in, the manufacturer is the factory in China" - this sounds logical, but under Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR), in force since 13 December…
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.
AliExpress vs Alibaba Under GPSR: What You Need
AliExpress and Alibaba are the two main sources of stock for Polish Allegro sellers. You buy cheap, you sell with a margin - until Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR)…
Getting GPSR Documentation From a Chinese Manufacturer
You write to your Alibaba supplier: "Send me GPSR documentation, please." In reply, you get a PDF with a CE certificate nobody can verify, or - more often - "What…
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.