Shipping from China to Japan
Shipping from China to Japan is a short-haul lane: 10–18 days by sea into Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka or Kobe. LCL runs $35–70 per CBM and 20ft containers start around $900–1,600 — among the cheapest from China. Air freight takes 2–5 days at $2.50–5.50 per kg.
Japan keeps import taxes simple: consumption tax 10% and duty 0–10% by HS code — many electronics enter free. DDP shipping from China to Japan covers pickup, freight, clearance and door delivery — one all-in price, with restocks possible in under two weeks end to end.
Sea freight from China to Japan
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai/Ningbo → Tokyo / Yokohama | 10–14 days | 20ft from ~$900 · 40HQ from ~$1,400 |
| Shanghai/Ningbo → Osaka / Kobe | 10–15 days | 20ft from ~$950 |
| LCL (any origin → Japanese hubs) | 10–18 days | $35–70 per CBM |
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 Japan
Air freight to Japan takes 2–5 days at roughly $2.50–5.50 per chargeable kg into Tokyo (NRT/HND) or Osaka (KIX) — the short haul keeps it affordable for frequent restocks.
DDP door-to-door to Japan
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/kg · air ≈ $6–8/kg
Customs in Japan — what to know
Consumption tax 10% (8% on food), duty 0–10% by HS code — many electronics enter free. Ports: Tokyo / Yokohama / Osaka / Kobe. Short-haul sea from Shanghai means restocks in under two weeks.
FAQ — China to Japan
+What are Japan's import taxes?
Consumption tax of 10% (8% on food) plus duty of 0–10% by HS code — most electronics and many consumer goods are duty-free. Landed cost is refreshingly predictable.
+How fast can I restock from China?
Sea door-to-door typically runs 2–3 weeks including clearance; air in under a week. The short sea lane makes mixed air/sea replenishment practical.
+Do I need Japanese import licenses?
For most consumer goods, no — standard customs clearance suffices. Regulated categories (food, cosmetics, medical) carry approval requirements; we tell you honestly what's realistic before you order.