Shipping from China to Australia
Shipping from China to Australia runs through Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane — about 18–30 days by sea, one of the shorter lanes. LCL runs $40–75 per CBM and 20ft containers start around $1,300–2,200. Air freight takes 3–7 days at $3.00–6.00 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 — one all-in price.
Sea freight from China to Australia
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Sydney / Melbourne | 18–26 days | 20ft from ~$1,300 · 40HQ from ~$2,000 |
| LCL (any origin → Australian hubs) | 18–30 days | $40–75 per CBM |
| Air: → Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane | 3–7 days | $3.00–6.00 per kg |
Reference ranges checked September 2026 — live rates change weekly; ask for today’s price. LCL figures are ocean base — destination CFS adds $30–60/CBM on most lanes (listed in every quote we send).
Air freight from China to Australia
Air freight to Australia runs 3–7 days at roughly $3.00–6.00 per chargeable kg — 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 — properly declared, no creative customs.
- Step 1 · Pickup in China
We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.
- Step 2 · Export & freight
Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose — documents shared at every step.
- Step 3 · Customs clearance
Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly — correct values, real declarations.
- Step 4 · Final delivery
To your door, warehouse, or FBA center — with tracking that works the whole way.
DDP reference: sea ≈ $3.5–5.5/kg · air ≈ $6.5–8.5/kg
Customs in Australia — what to know
ChAFTA (China–Australia FTA): most consumer goods enter duty-free — usually only 10% GST applies on imports over AUD 1,000. Ports: Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane. One of the cleanest lanes from China.
FAQ — China to Australia
+Does ChAFTA really mean no duty?
For most consumer goods, yes — the China–Australia FTA has eliminated tariffs on the large majority of lines. You need a valid certificate of origin (FORM S under ChAFTA) 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 — 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.