Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping glasses from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to Ireland by sea! Sunglasses and optical frames must obtain CE certification for export, and metal frames must pass nickel release testing. Double clear tax inclusive direct delivery to Dublin and Cork Port, door-to-door delivery throughout the country. The import tariffs in Ireland depend on the goods, with a value-added tax of 23%; Value of goods (FOB) ≤ 150 euros are exempt from customs duties, and ≤ 22 euros are exempt from value-added tax. Importers must hold an EORI number. Strictly control shock and pressure resistant packaging. The price is negotiable, and the delivery time is 35-50 days. Assist you in going global in compliance and seizing the Irish eyewear market!

Ireland is located at the western end of Europe, with the ports of Dublin and Cork responsible for over 90% of the country's international trade freight volume. As a member state of the European Union, Ireland implements uniform regulations - sunglasses and optical frames are considered personal protective equipment (PPE) under EU regulations and are subject to the (EU) 2016/425 regulation. The product must pass CE certification (Sunglasses EN ISO 12312-1, Frame EN ISO 12870), and metal frame components must pass nickel release testing. Andaxun International Logistics provides full container load/consolidation, double clearance and tax inclusive, and door-to-door one-stop services.

1、 Shenzhen to Ireland eyewear sea freight price and delivery time: Dublin line, one ticket, one negotiation

The direct route from Shenzhen to Dublin/Cork is mature, taking about 30-45 days for FCL and 35-50 days for LCL. It is recommended to book shipping 3-4 weeks in advance during the peak season (June September).

One fixed price package: ocean freight+domestic trailer customs clearance+Irish import customs clearance+customs duty (≤ 150 euros exempt)+23% value-added tax+final delivery. Glasses HS: 9003 (frame), 9004 (sunglasses), 9001 (lenses).

|FCL | 30-45 days | Direct from Shenzhen to Dublin/Cork|

|LCL | 35-50 days | Dublin unpacking and distribution|

|DDP Door to Door | 35-52 Days | Coverage throughout Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway|

Tax points: The minimum tariff point is 150 euros or the total freight tariff is ≤ 10 euros and is exempt; VAT rate of 23%, exempted for shipments with VAT ≤ 22 euros or for shipments with VAT ≤ 6 euros; Ireland has no minimum VAT threshold. Holders of Irish tax identification numbers can apply for deferred import value-added tax (Postponded Accounting). Failure to pay during customs clearance will result in monthly declaration deductions. Starting from July 1, 2026, the EU will cancel the 150 euro tariff exemption and instead impose a 3 euro tariff per item.

2、 Shenzhen to Ireland Eyewear Shipping Customs Clearance Core: Three Qualifications are Essential

Irish Customs is under the jurisdiction of Revenue, and importers must provide an EORI number (which can be registered for free through Revenue's ROS online service) to submit customs declarations.

Hard threshold one: CE certification

Sunglasses are tested for transmittance, UV resistance, impact resistance (6mm steel ball 45m/s impact), sweat resistance, and the lens must be labeled with filter type (0-4 categories). Mirror frame inspection for dimensional tolerance, nose bridge flexion, and lens retention ability. The testing report must come from a qualified laboratory, with the CE mark printed on the product/packaging, and technical documents kept for 10 years. The Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) explicitly requires sunglasses to bear the CE mark.

Hard Threshold 2: Nickel Release Test (effective by the end of April 2026)

EN 16128:2025 replaces EN 16128:2015 with a limit of 0.5 μ g · cm ⁻² · week ⁻¹. The new standard specifies that coating testing is not a screening test, and samples that fail coating testing must undergo migration testing on all components.

Hard threshold three: EORI number

If the declared value is ≥ 22 euros, the recipient's EORI code must be provided in the invoice. Without a number, customs clearance is not possible.

1. Core documents (pre review by our company):

-Commercial invoice (in English, including 10 digit HS, CIF value, and both parties' EORI numbers)

-Packing list, certificate of origin, original bill of lading

-CE certificate and testing report, REACH declaration and nickel release report

-English product labels and instructions

-EORI number

2. Customs clearance process (handled by Dublin Cooperative Bank):

-2-3 weeks before departure, register EORI through ROS

-Complete ICS2 declaration (ENS) 24 hours before departure

-After arrival at the port, the official declaration is made through the Revenue's Automatic Import System (AIS) - Customs assessment is divided into three channels: green automatic release, orange document review, and red physical inspection

-Payment of customs duties and 23% VAT (with assistance in deferred declaration), 1-3 days for release

-DPD/Irish Post delivers throughout the country

3、 Shipping packaging requirements for glasses from Shenzhen to Ireland: Three layers in place to cope with humid weather

Glasses are precision products that are prone to damage due to rough shipping. Ireland is rainy and humid all year round, so they need to be shock resistant, pressure resistant, and moisture resistant.

|Inner layer | wrapped in soft cloth or eyeglass bag and placed in the lens box, the lens is covered with protective film, and the vacuum box is attached to the lens|

|Middle layer | filled with sufficient cushioning materials (foam, bubble film, pearl cotton), and the mirror box is fixed without shaking|

|Outer layer | Five layer double anti corrugated cardboard box, sealed with "work" letter, tape ≥ 5cm; labeled with "fragile", "upward" and "Keep Dry" in both Chinese and English|

Wooden packaging must have IPPC fumigation label (ISPM 15), and if it is unclear or damaged, it should be returned directly. Labels must be in English. Single box ≤ 25kg; product label "Made in China"; Place desiccant inside the box; The batch number corresponds exactly to the invoice.

4、 Shenzhen to Ireland Glasses Shipping Five Compliance Red Lines

1. CE certification cannot be skipped: it will be deducted upon arrival at the port without CE certification. The CCPC in Ireland explicitly requires sunglasses to carry the CE mark and recommends initiating certification 2-3 months in advance.

2. Nickel release testing will take effect at the end of April 2026: EN 16128:2025 will become the national standard in Ireland, with a limit of 0.5 μ g · cm ⁻² · week ⁻¹.

3. EORI number is essential for customs clearance: Irish importers must hold a valid EORI number (which can be registered for free through Revenue's ROS online service), and provide the recipient's EORI in the invoice for ≥ 22 euros.

4. 23% VAT - No minimum threshold: Ireland has no minimum threshold for VAT (de minimas), and all commercial imported goods are required to pay 23% VAT. Holders of tax numbers can apply for deferral, but they may not make actual payments during customs clearance. Monthly declaration deductions will be made.

Starting from July 1, 2026, tariff exemptions will be lifted: a tariff of 3 euros will be levied on each item. Suggest switching to full container DDP mode in advance.

5、 Shenzhen to Ireland Eyewear Shipping Andaxun Operation Process

① Compliance consultation (providing CE and nickel release status) → ② One ticket one price (including VAT deferred assessment+ICS2 declaration) → ③ Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan warehouse temporary storage for 5 days → ④ Export customs declaration+ICS2 pre declaration (24 hours before departure) → ⑤ Shipping to Dublin/Cork Port → ⑥ Double clearance+23% VAT payment agent → ⑦ Whole territory delivery

Andaxun International Logistics provides one-stop services for eyewear shipping from Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen to Ireland, including tax and double clearance, door-to-door service - eyewear export experts to Ireland, CE certification+nickel release compliance+23% VAT deferred application+Dublin special line.

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-  ☎  Phone: 0755-2968 6566

-  📍  Address: Xintian Avenue, Fuhai, Bao'an District, Shenzhen

-  🚢  Main business: international sea freight, air freight, FBA dedicated line, export of sensitive goods, double clearance and tax included

*(Note: CE certification and EN 16128:2025 testing must be obtained in advance (effective by the end of April 2026); Ireland EORI can be registered online through Revenue's ROS; VAT of 23% and no minimum threshold; Starting from July 1, 2026, the 150 euro tariff exemption will be cancelled. Booking during peak season 3-4 weeks in advance. ）*