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 $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.
Under the China–Australia FTA (ChAFTA), most consumer goods enter duty-free. For most ordinary goods with a customs value of AUD 1,000 or less, GST is generally not collected at the border; sellers or platforms required to register for GST must collect it at the point of sale on eligible sales to Australian consumers. Low value does not mean GST-free. 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 ~$1,800 · 40HQ from ~$2,900＊ |
| LCL (any origin → Australian hubs) | 18–30 days | $55–95 per CBM＊ |
| Air: → Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane | 3–7 days | $3.50–6.50 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).
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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 — 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 ≈ $4–$6/kg — air ≈ $7–$9/kg＊
Customs in Australia — what to know
ChAFTA (China–Australia FTA): most consumer goods enter duty-free. For most ordinary goods with a customs value of AUD 1,000 or less, GST is generally not collected at the border, but sellers or platforms required to register must collect GST at the point of sale on eligible sales to Australian consumers. Alcohol, tobacco and other exceptions follow separate rules. Ports: Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane.
FAQ — 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 — ask us for today's number, every fee listed.
+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 ChAFTA certificate of origin at export; we prepare it as part of the service.
+What about GST?
GST is generally 10%. Most ordinary goods with a customs value of AUD 1,000 or less are generally not charged GST at the border, but sellers or platforms required to register must collect GST at the point of sale on eligible sales to Australian consumers. Above AUD 1,000, import GST is generally assessed at the border. Alcohol, tobacco and other exceptions follow separate rules. Low value is not a GST exemption; the applicable treatment must be accounted for in a DDP quote.
+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.