Shipping Cost from China to Every Country

As a broad 2026 planning range, standard air freight from China may cost about $3.50–$10 per kg, express courier about $5–$15 per kg, sea LCL about $45–$200 per CBM, and sea FCL about $1,800–$8,000 per container. These are not fixed worldwide rates. The final cost depends on the origin, destination, cargo type, packed weight and dimensions, season, Incoterm and delivery scope. Use the country shipping cost hub for route-specific planning, then obtain a confirmed quotation for the actual shipment.

Sea freight normally provides the lowest transport cost per unit for bulk commercial cargo. LCL is commonly used for shipments of about 1–15 CBM, while FCL can become more economical as volume increases. For a very small urgent parcel, express may be more practical after minimum handling and pickup charges are considered. Compare the full landed total, not only the base freight rate.

Express courier is usually fastest at about 3–7 days, followed by air freight at roughly 3–10 days. Rail commonly takes 12–25 days and sea freight about 20–45 days. These are planning ranges; pickup, export handling, customs clearance, transfers and final delivery can extend the total door-to-door time. See the shipping method comparison before selecting a service.

Total cost can include the main freight, origin handling, fuel or carrier surcharges, destination charges, customs clearance, duty and tax, insurance and final delivery. Air and express use chargeable weight; LCL is generally based on CBM or weight/measurement rules; FCL is quoted by container and route. Every quote should state what is included and excluded.

Chargeable weight is normally the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, also called dimensional weight. A common air-freight formula is length × width × height in centimeters ÷ 6,000, while express carriers often use ÷ 5,000; the booked carrier's rule controls. Use the CBM and chargeable weight calculator for planning, not as a final freight quote.

Yes. For Tonlexing commercial quotations, standard air freight and many fast-line DDP services generally start from 45 kg, while sea and rail LCL generally start from 1 CBM. Courier and selected DDP products may accept smaller shipments, but carrier minimum billing and route restrictions can still apply.

LCL shipping is usually practical when the cargo does not justify a full container, often around 1–15 CBM. FCL shipping provides exclusive container use and may become better value as volume rises. Compare ocean freight, consolidation, destination handling, delivery, timing and cargo risk—not CBM alone.

They are normally excluded from port-to-port or airport-to-airport freight unless the quotation clearly says otherwise. DDP shipping is designed to include the agreed customs, duty and delivery scope, but the written quote must still identify whether VAT or GST, remote delivery, inspections and special handling are included or excluded.

Common additions include pickup, export documentation, terminal or airport handling, fuel, security, peak-season, destination handling, customs clearance, duty and tax, residential or remote delivery, insurance, inspection, storage, demurrage and redelivery. Product restrictions or incorrect cargo data can also create amendment and handling costs.

The quotation should show its own validity date. Air and express rates can change quickly with capacity and fuel adjustments, while ocean rates may be tied to a sailing or carrier rate window. Reconfirm the price before pickup or booking whenever the shipment date, cargo details, dimensions, destination or delivery scope changes.