CHINA SHIPPING COST · NO LEAD WALL

China Shipping Cost Calculator

Compare eligible China-origin shipping lines by estimated price, listed transit window and historical delivery rate — then carry one freight estimate into landed cost before supplier payment.

No lead wall

See rate-table estimates without requesting a broker quote.

Special-cargo aware

Filter line compatibility for batteries, liquids, paste, powder and magnets.

Decision handoff

Carry a selected freight estimate into landed cost for duty and tax checks.

Shipping decision start

Start with what you know

A useful first comparison only needs a destination and packed weight. Add packing details when you need a more realistic chargeable-weight estimate.

Free result

Minimum for a first comparison: destination + total packed weight. Dimensions and cargo type improve accuracy but do not block a provisional result.

Required details

Where is it going, and what will it weigh?

2 fields

From China to

Weight unit

What does the weight represent?

Total packed weight

Shipment total

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Your route comparison will appear here

Enter a destination and packed weight for a first comparison. Add dimensions and cargo type when you need a more realistic route check.

Information gain

Reviewed rate-table examples by weight

Lowest sampled routes from the same reviewed line-table rules used above. These examples are for comparison; current billing depends on packed dimensions, category, destination details, surcharges, and booking conditions.

Weight	Route	Est. freight / Transit (days)Est. freight	Transit (days)
0.5 kg	GB Direct Line	¥782-14 days	2-14
	ePacket	¥937-26 days	7-26
	Post AIR	¥2961-23 days	1-23
1 kg	GB Direct Line	¥1332-14 days	2-14
	ePacket	¥1687-26 days	7-26
	Post AIR	¥6061-23 days	1-23
5 kg	GB Direct Line	¥5732-14 days	2-14
	ePacket	¥7687-26 days	7-26
	Post AIR	¥3,0861-23 days	1-23
20 kg	GB Direct Line	¥2,2232-14 days	2-14
	ePacket	¥3,0187-26 days	7-26
	Post AIR	¥12,3861-23 days	1-23

Sampled 2026-07-05. Estimates only — not a fixed price, customs, or tax guarantee. Run the estimator above with your real weight and dimensions.

Quick answer

How much does shipping from China cost per kg?

There is no trustworthy universal per-kg rate. Carriers price the route, minimum charge, packed weight, carton size, special-cargo rule, destination details and current surcharges together. Use the estimator with packed measurements, then treat each returned total as a reviewed rate-table reference—not a booking or guaranteed final bill.

Core chargeable-weight formula

Chargeable weight = max(actual weight, L × W × H ÷ line divisor)

The divisor and any bubble-count rule belong to the selected line. Sea/LCL may instead use volume or weight/measurement rules, so confirm the booking basis.

How shipping cost from China is calculated

Shipping cost from China to your market depends on chargeable weight, shipping mode, destination, and current carrier surcharges — not just the parcel's actual weight. Estimate it before you pay a 1688 supplier so freight does not erase your margin.

What changes your rate

Chargeable weight (actual vs volumetric)

Carriers bill the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight (length × width × height ÷ a dim factor). Light, bulky cartons are charged by volume, so packed dimensions matter as much as the scale weight.

Shipping mode and lane

Express, air, and sea each have very different per-kg cost, transit time, and delivery reliability. The cheapest line is not always the best once deadline, restrictions, and delivery rate are factored in.

Destination, fuel and remote-area fees

Rates change by destination country and postcode. Fuel surcharges, remote-area fees, and customs handling can move the final cost, and some lines exclude batteries, liquids, magnets, or branded goods.

Express vs air vs sea — when to use each

Express courier

Door-to-door in days for small, urgent, higher-value parcels. Highest per-kg cost, simplest customs, best for samples and first batches.

Air freight

Faster than sea for mid-size shipments on a deadline. Lower per-kg than express above a break-even weight, but needs handoff and customs handling.

Sea / LCL

Lowest per-kg for heavy or bulky orders without a tight deadline. Longest transit; best once volume justifies a full or shared container.

Shipping cost FAQ

Why is my quoted shipping higher than the parcel weight suggests?

Because carriers bill chargeable weight — the greater of actual and volumetric weight. A light but bulky carton is priced by its size, not the scale.

Is the estimate a binding price?

No. It is a reference estimate from comparable carrier rules to help you decide before payment. 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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