Shipping from China to Ireland.
Per-parcel shipping for dropshipping and DTC brands. 4 to 7 days door-to-door from China, local last-mile carrier on every tracking page, sub-24h dispatch.
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How shipping from China to Ireland actually works.
Peregrine ships from China to Ireland in 4 to 7 days door-to-door, with the local last-mile carrier on every customer tracking page. Built for dropshipping and DTC brands on Shopify, with optional 3PL fulfillment and custom packaging for higher-volume operators. The lane covers the demand picture, the carrier, the customs math, and who is already shipping it.
The market
Ireland is an English-language EU market with one of the highest per-capita ecommerce spends in Europe. Post-Brexit, Irish shoppers treat UK stores as non-EU senders, opening the door for direct-from-China DTCs that handle IOSS cleanly through Dublin.
Local last-mile carrier on every package
An Post handles most Irish last-mile, with DPD, Fastway, and DHL Express on Pro tier. The tracking page renders English-language An Post scan events and the 900+ post-office collection network plus Parcel Motel lockers are supported.
De-minimis €150, VAT 23%
IOSS lets parcels under €150 enter duty-free with 23% VAT collected at checkout and remitted via the seller's EU registration. Without IOSS, customers face the VAT plus a €3.50 An Post handling fee at the door.
Already on the lane
Irish Shopify stores from 20-a-day operators to DTCs sending 800+ parcels daily. The same catalog and English-language packaging work cleanly across Ireland and the UK.
Three speed tiers, six product categories.
Economy
Tracked or surface mail. Cheapest per parcel. Sits 2 to 4 days behind the standard transit window above.
Standard
The 4 to 7 day door-to-door shown on this page. Tracked, customs-cleared, branded last-mile.
Express
Direct-injected An Post or DPD label. Roughly 2 days faster than standard. Priority clearance.
Product niches on the Ireland lane.
Every category dropshippers actually scale, already shipping. If your viral product is in one of these, the factories and lane rates are mapped.
Beauty & cosmetics
LED devices, serums, brushes, facial tools, skincare kits.
0.1 to 0.5 kgApparel
Knit tees, leggings, hoodies, lightweight outerwear.
0.2 to 0.5 kgPhone accessories
Silicone cases, MagSafe rings, charging cables, stands.
0.1 to 0.3 kgJewelry
Stainless rings, copper necklaces, layered chains, studs.
0.05 to 0.2 kgPet supplies
Plush toys, grooming kits, leashes, retractable harnesses.
0.2 to 1 kgFitness gear
Resistance bands, yoga mats, foam rollers, jump ropes.
0.3 to 2 kgHome decor
Wax candles, ceramic vases, framed prints, throw pillows.
0.3 to 1.5 kgWellness
Massagers, posture correctors, sleep aids, gua sha.
0.1 to 1 kgShipping to Ireland, answered.
How long does shipping from China to Ireland take?
Door-to-door averages 6 days. Range is 5 to 8 days, with Dublin and Leinster landing in 5 to 6 days, Cork, Galway, and Limerick 6 to 7 days, Donegal, Kerry, and the western seaboard 7 to 8 days.
How does Irish VAT work on China-direct orders?
Under €150 per parcel: the store collects 23% VAT at checkout via an IOSS registration, remits to the EU, and the parcel enters duty-free at Dublin customs. Over €150: VAT plus customs duty assessed at the border, paid by the recipient or pre-paid through the dashboard so the customer sees no surprise fees or An Post handling charges at the door.
Will my customer see An Post on tracking?
Yes, on the majority of shipments. An Post handles most Irish last-mile with English-language scan events on the tracking page. DPD Ireland and Fastway are alternates for larger parcels and Pro and Brand tiers. The China origin leg is hidden from the customer-visible timeline.
Can I use a UK IOSS registration for Ireland?
No. The UK is outside the EU, so a UK VAT registration does not cover Irish shipments. You need an EU IOSS registration (any EU member state, typically Ireland for English-speaking stores, or Germany if larger DACH presence). One IOSS covers all 27 EU member states through one quarterly return.
Does An Post deliver to Parcel Motel lockers?
Yes. The An Post Parcel Motel locker network and the 900+ post-office collection points are supported at checkout. The customer picks a locker or post office near home or work, the parcel routes there directly, and they get a notification when it is ready for pickup.
Ship to Ireland starting today.
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