China shipping cost calculator for parcels
Enter the destination and packed weight to compare parcel and express lines from China. Each line has a weight limit. Larger shipments by air cargo or sea get a free quote from a person.
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Enter a destination and packed weight for a first comparison. Add dimensions and cargo type when you need a more realistic route check.
Example shipping prices by weight, China to the United States
The cheapest parcel and express lines that accept each weight, from the same price list the calculator uses. A line is left out above its weight limit. Your real price depends on carton size and product type. Destination: United States.
Prices show in Chinese yuan (¥) until the current exchange rate loads.
| Weight | Route | Est. freight / Transit (days)Est. freight | Transit (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 kg | Postal (ePacket) | ¥937-26 days | 7-26 |
| Postal (air mail) | ¥2961-23 days | 1-23 | |
| 1 kg | Standard parcel line | ¥1332-14 days | 2-14 |
| Postal (ePacket) | ¥1687-26 days | 7-26 | |
| Postal (air mail) | ¥6061-23 days | 1-23 | |
| 5 kg | Standard parcel line | ¥5732-14 days | 2-14 |
| 10 kg | Standard parcel line | ¥1,1232-14 days | 2-14 |
Sampled Oct 6, 2026. These prices are estimates and do not include duty or tax. Run the calculator above with your real weight and carton size.
No parcel or express line in our price list takes 20 kg to the United States. Larger shipments go by air cargo or sea freight, and a person quotes them. Get a free quote.
How to read the result
When to use it
Use it before you pay a supplier, to see if freight still leaves you a margin.
It covers parcel and express lines up to each line's weight limit. Heavier cargo by air or sea is quoted by a person.
Chargeable weight is the billable comparison, not a synonym for scale weight
Actual weight is the packed shipment's gross weight. Volumetric weight converts the space occupied by those cartons into a comparison weight under the carrier's current formula. Chargeable weight is commonly the greater of the two, after that service's rounding and minimum rules. A supplier listing is not a packing measurement. 117 of 120 top-ranked 1688 listings source their shipping weight from the merchant's own entry, and only 3 carry a weight measured by a fulfilment centre. Measure the final cartons and confirm the route rule before accepting a freight estimate.
What it does not tell you
This page compares available route estimates. It does not guarantee a carrier's final charge, transit time, customs treatment, remote-area fee or acceptance of restricted goods.
Open the source study behind the listing-weight warningCite this page
117 of 120 top-ranked 1688 listings source their shipping weight from the merchant's own entry, and only 3 carry a weight measured by a fulfilment centre.
Supplymo. "China shipping cost calculator for parcels." https://supplymo.com/shipping-cost-from-china. Accessed 14 October 2026.
Shipping cost FAQ
Why is my quoted shipping higher than the parcel weight suggests?
Because carriers bill chargeable weight, which is the greater of actual and volumetric weight. A light but bulky carton is priced by its size.
Is the estimate a binding price?
No. It is a reference estimate from comparable carrier rules, so you can compare lines before you pay. Final price depends on the live booking, exact dimensions, destination, and surcharges.
Should I choose the cheapest line?
Not automatically. Weigh price against transit time, delivery rate, and whether the line accepts your product (batteries, liquids, magnets, and branded goods are often restricted).
How much is shipping from China per kg?
There is no reliable universal per-kg price. Destination, packed dimensions, minimum charges, line type, special-cargo rules, surcharges, and the booking date all change the result. Use packed measurements and treat the returned line-table totals as references.
Which is cheaper, air or sea freight from China?
Sea or LCL often has a lower unit cost for heavier or bulkier cargo, while air or express may be more practical for small or urgent shipments. Compare total route cost and handling, not a per-kg headline alone.
Can batteries, liquids, paste, powder, or magnets use a normal line?
Sometimes, but acceptance varies by line and declaration. A compatibility result reflects the stored line rule only; it is not dangerous-goods, customs, or product-compliance approval.
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