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Shipping from China to Australia

Shipping from China to Australia runs through Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane β€” about 18–30 days by sea, one of the shorter lanes. LCL runs $55–95 per CBM and 20ft containers start around $1,800–2,900. Air freight takes 3–7 days at $3.50–6.50 per kg.

Australia is one of the cleanest tax lanes from China: under the China–Australia FTA (ChAFTA) most consumer goods enter duty-free, and only 10% GST applies on imports over AUD 1,000. DDP shipping from China to Australia covers pickup, freight, clearance and door delivery β€” one all-in price.

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Sea freight from China to Australia

RouteTransitReference price
Shenzhen/Guangzhou β†’ Sydney / Melbourne18–26 days20ft from ~$1,800 Β· 40HQ from ~$2,900
LCL (any origin β†’ Australian hubs)18–30 days$55–95 per CBM
Air: β†’ Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane3–7 days$3.50–6.50 per kg

Reference ranges checked September 2026 β€” live rates change weekly; ask for today's price. LCL figures are ocean base β€” destination CFS adds $30–60/CBM on most lanes (listed in every quote we send).

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Air freight from China to Australia

Air freight to Australia runs 3–7 days at roughly $3.50–6.50 per chargeable kg β€” with ChAFTA duty at zero for most goods, the freight choice is the only real cost lever.

DDP door-to-door to Australia

One all-in price covering pickup in China, freight, customs clearance, duties and final delivery β€” properly declared, no creative customs.

  1. Step 1 Β· Pickup in China

    We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.

  2. Step 2 Β· Export & freight

    Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose β€” documents shared at every step.

  3. Step 3 Β· Customs clearance

    Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly β€” correct values, real declarations.

  4. Step 4 Β· Final delivery

    To your door, warehouse, or FBA center β€” with tracking that works the whole way.

DDP reference: sea β‰ˆ $4–$6/kg β€” air β‰ˆ $7–$9/kg

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Customs in Australia β€” what to know

ChAFTA (China–Australia FTA): most consumer goods enter duty-free β€” usually only 10% GST applies on imports over AUD 1,000. Ports: Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane. One of the cleanest lanes from China.

FAQ β€” China to Australia

+How much does shipping from China to Australia cost?

Reference ranges: sea LCL about $55–$95 per CBM (plus $30–60 destination CFS on most lanes), 20ft containers from $1,800–$2,900, air around $4–$7 per kg. Live rates move weekly β€” ask us for today's number, every fee listed.

+Does ChAFTA really mean no duty?

For most consumer goods, yes β€” the China–Australia FTA has eliminated tariffs on the large majority of lines. You need a valid ChAFTA certificate of origin at export; we prepare it as part of the service.

+What about GST?

10% GST applies on imports with a value over AUD 1,000, calculated on goods + freight + duty (usually zero). Under DDP we handle it; low-value shipments mostly clear without it.

+Are there biosecurity checks I should know about?

Yes β€” Australia's quarantine (DAFF) inspects timber packaging and agricultural residues. We use compliant ISPM-15 pallets and clean cartons by default, so holds are rare and short.

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