Shipping from China to the UAE
Shipping from China to the UAE is one of the fastest-value lanes we run. Air freight reaches Dubai in 3β5 days at roughly $3.50β6.00 per kg. Sea LCL takes 18β28 days at $45β90 per CBM into Jebel Ali β one of the world's most efficient ports β with 20ft containers from around $2,000β3,300.
DDP shipping from China to the UAE includes pickup, freight, customs (5% duty + 5% VAT on most goods) and door delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah β one all-in price, no surprises.
Sea freight from China to United Arab Emirates
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou β Jebel Ali (Dubai) | 18β28 days | 20ft from ~$2,000 Β· 40HQ from ~$3,300οΌ |
| LCL (any origin β UAE) | 18β28 days | $45β90 per CBMοΌ |
| Air: β Dubai (DXB) / Abu Dhabi | 3β5 days | $3.50β6.00 per kgοΌ |
Reference ranges checked September 2026 β live rates change weekly; ask for today's price. LCL figures are ocean base β destination CFS adds $30β60/CBM on most lanes (listed in every quote we send).
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Air freight from China to United Arab Emirates
Air freight to the UAE is excellent value β 3β5 days at $3.50β6.00 per chargeable kg, one of the cheapest air lanes from China. For e-commerce replenishment into Dubai, air is often the default, not the premium.
DDP door-to-door to United Arab Emirates
One all-in price covering pickup in China, freight, customs clearance, duties and final delivery β properly declared, no creative customs.
- Step 1 Β· Pickup in China
We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.
- Step 2 Β· Export & freight
Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose β documents shared at every step.
- Step 3 Β· Customs clearance
Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly β correct values, real declarations.
- Step 4 Β· Final delivery
To your door, warehouse, or FBA center β with tracking that works the whole way.
DDP reference: sea β $4β$6/kg β air β $6β$9/kgοΌ
Customs in United Arab Emirates β what to know
Import duty 5% on most goods + VAT 5%. Jebel Ali is the main gateway β one of the most efficient ports in the region. Some goods (electronics parts, certain foods) are duty-exempt.
FAQ β China to United Arab Emirates
+How much does shipping from China to United Arab Emirates cost?
Reference ranges: sea LCL about $45β$90 per CBM (plus $30β60 destination CFS on most lanes), 20ft containers from $2,000β$3,200, air around $4β$6 per kg. Live rates move weekly β ask us for today's number, every fee listed.
+What are UAE import duties and VAT?
Most goods carry 5% customs duty plus 5% VAT. Some categories (certain electronics, re-exports through free zones) qualify for exemptions β we check your HS code before quoting.
+Can you deliver to free zones like JAFZA/DMCC?
Yes β we deliver to free zone addresses and handle the specific documentation free zones require, including re-export paperwork.
+How fast is express to the UAE?
2β4 days via courier for small parcels β and for slightly larger cargo, our consolidated air service often beats courier pricing at similar speed.