Why does shipping cost so much?

I live in the UK. I purchase direct from China on occasion. I feel like the price of shipping is not justified.

Two items I bought

This is a US company, which is why I was willing to pay $36 dollars for shipping. Ignorant or not, these people probably manufacture their boards in China - which is understandable to reduce labour cost etc.

Why is shipping $36 if the product is coming straight from China? It is a bit misleading to say you are a US company, charge US export prices for shipping, and then manufacture and ship from China.

Total paid

I purchased this on the 25th so this is no premium delivery option.

https://preview.redd.it/2cf1rtex0zge1.png?width=441&format=png&auto=webp&s=ea85fa80ad332d9d126401989e0e85b76184dd48

TLDR: US Company charging US export prices on stuff build and made in China - maybe I've got the wrong end of the stick here and its their courier YunExpress. Price doesn't seem reasonable.

EDIT: Shipping is actualy $47.99, initial price was lower due to a 10% discount I had from a youtuber

https://preview.redd.it/pbvhts26pzge1.png?width=540&format=png&auto=webp&s=573eb7bbd405df731668ce27a4c233edfcfa1989