BUYER GUIDE
Wholesale wig shipping to the UK & EU.
Shipping is two routes — sample and bulk — with different speed and cost. Confirm the terms, not the assumption.
SHORT ANSWER
The short answer.
Wholesale wig shipping runs on two routes: express samples by DHL or UPS, usually three to five working days to the UK and EU, and bulk by air or sea. Terms are set by Incoterms and confirmed per order. Confirm the delivery terms in writing rather than assuming a window.
Reviewed by Caro, Founder, DS HAIR · Last reviewed 22 September 2026
Sample shipping
DHL/UPS express, China to UK/EU in about 3–5 working days. Fast enough to keep development moving.
Bulk shipping
Air or sea to optimise cost. Timing and cost are confirmed per order volume.
Incoterms
Confirm who handles freight and risk at each stage. The term decides where your cost and responsibility start.
Plan around both clocks
Sample approval precedes bulk, so start the sample clock early — shipping is rarely the bottleneck.
QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK
Before you shortlist a supplier.
How fast are samples?
About 3–5 working days express to the UK and EU.
Sea or air for bulk?
Depends on urgency versus cost; both are supported.
Who arranges customs?
Confirmed via Incoterms in your quotation.
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