CN Air – General Cargo Duty Unpaid
✈️ Air Freight → Melbourne (VIC 3000–3999)| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 21-49 | USD 46.59 |
| 50-99 | USD 67.28 |
| 100-299 | USD 74.16 |
| 300-499 | USD 115.75 |
| 500-999 | USD 115.68 |
| 1000+ | USD 282.28 |
Oceania
✈️ Air Freight
China to Australia Air Freight Cost [2026] — DDP Rate
Air Freight rates from China to Australia. Live pricing from USD 5.4/KG with transit times, channel comparison and DDP Service for customs & tax. Updated Jul 2026.
Current Rates — China to Australia
🟢 Updated 2026-07-03| Service | Mode | Rate (USD/KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value CN Air – General Cargo Duty Unpaid | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 5.4 | View Details → |
| CN Air – General Cargo Duty Unpaid | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 5.4 | View Details → |
| CN Air – General Cargo Duty Unpaid | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 5.7 | View Details → |
| CN Air – General Cargo Duty Paid | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 6.0 | View Details → |
| CN Air – General Cargo Duty Paid | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 6.0 | View Details → |
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Full Weight-Tier Rate Cards
Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to Australia. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
CN Air – General Cargo Duty Unpaid
✈️ Air Freight → Sydney (NSW 1000–2999)| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 21-49 | USD 46.59 |
| 50-99 | USD 67.28 |
| 100-299 | USD 74.16 |
| 300-499 | USD 115.75 |
| 500-999 | USD 115.68 |
| 1000+ | USD 282.28 |
CN Air – General Cargo Duty Unpaid
✈️ Air Freight → Brisbane (QLD 4000–4999)| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 21-49 | USD 46.87 |
| 50-99 | USD 67.56 |
| 100-299 | USD 74.43 |
| 300-499 | USD 116.03 |
| 500-999 | USD 115.96 |
| 1000+ | USD 282.56 |
CN Air – General Cargo Duty Paid
✈️ Air Freight → Melbourne (VIC 3000–3999)| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 21-49 | USD 47.14 |
| 50-99 | USD 67.84 |
| 100-299 | USD 74.71 |
| 300-499 | USD 116.31 |
| 500-999 | USD 116.24 |
| 1000+ | USD 282.84 |
CN Air – General Cargo Duty Paid
✈️ Air Freight → Sydney (NSW 1000–2999)| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 21-49 | USD 47.14 |
| 50-99 | USD 67.84 |
| 100-299 | USD 74.71 |
| 300-499 | USD 116.31 |
| 500-999 | USD 116.24 |
| 1000+ | USD 282.84 |
Customer Reviews — China to Australia Shipping
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to Australia.
🇦🇺 Australia
★★★★★ 4.5 / 5 — Excellent (12 reviews)
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★★★★★ 3.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
This was a DDP shipment to Australia for mixed cartons. Updates were clear and practical. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
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★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Australia through this team. Updates were clear and practical. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Everything landed as promised.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We tested this lane to Australia with a mid-volume order. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 5
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Australia. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Everything landed as promised.
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★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
This was a DDP shipment to Australia for mixed cartons. Updates were clear and practical. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Good landed-cost visibility from the start.
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★★★★★ 5
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Australia. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We tested this lane to Australia with a mid-volume order. Updates were clear and practical. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
This was a DDP shipment to Australia for mixed cartons. Updates were clear and practical. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We tested this lane to Australia with a mid-volume order. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
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★★★★★ 5
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
This was a DDP shipment to Australia for mixed cartons. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 5
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We tested this lane to Australia with a mid-volume order. Updates were clear and practical. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Australia through this team. Updates were clear and practical. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
✔ Verified
Price Trend — Australia Air Freight
Historical freight rates from China to Australia. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
China to Australia — Shipping Reference Data
Import facts that shape any China-to-Australia shipment:
| Main air gateways | SYD (Sydney), MEL (Melbourne), BNE (Brisbane) |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Australian Border Force (ABF) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | AUD 1,000 (GST applies below via vendor collection) |
| Import tax & duty regime | GST 10%; duty typically 0–5% |
| Local currency | AUD |
| Typical port/airport dwell time | 3–7 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | RCM mark for electrical goods; biosecurity inspection for timber/packaging |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
Mid-Volume Commercial Loads
At 100 KG you've crossed into commercial freight — heavy enough to earn competitive per-kilo rates, yet still in the window where air can out-perform ocean once you price in inventory time. Typical cargo on this band into Australia is electronics, apparel and general-goods replenishment.
- Air channels start unlocking volume pricing around 100 KG
- Ocean LCL (shared container) starts to make sense past ~150 KG
- Expect a volumetric check — L×W×H ÷ 6000 for air
- For European destinations, rail is a viable middle option at this weight
Which Shipping Method is Best?
Recommended
Air Freight
Recommended
Sea Freight
Rail Freight
Transit Times — China to Australia
| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight DDP | 5–10 business days | From China warehouse to Australia door |
| Sea Freight LCL | 30–50 calendar days | Shared container to Australia port + delivery |
| Express Courier | 3–7 business days | DHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, high cost for this weight |
What Affects the Shipping Cost to Australia?
- Chargeable weight — you pay on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is greater (L×W×H ÷ 6000 for air)
- Commodity surcharges — batteries, liquids and branded goods all attract extra handling fees
- Seasonal peaks — Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (Oct) typically add 15–30% to rates
- Delivery zone — parts of Australia carry remote-area surcharges by postal code
- Customs basis — import duty is assessed on the CIF value of the goods
Customs & Documentation for Australia
- De-minimis — consignments under the local threshold can clear free of duty
- Paperwork — a commercial invoice, packing list and correct HS codes are the baseline
- Managed clearance — RateHive can coordinate the customs entry and import-tax processing on your behalf
- Restricted goods — batteries and liquids need supplementary certification
Shipping Guidelines for Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to ship from China to Australia?
On the current feed, China-to-Australia rates open at USD 5.41/KG via CN Air – General Cargo Duty Unpaid. For a 100 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 541. RateHive can manage the customs entry and import-tax step, while the duty itself follows the GST 10%; duty typically 0–5% set by Australian Border Force (ABF).
What import duty and tax will I pay bringing goods into Australia?
Entries into Australia are assessed by Australian Border Force (ABF), and the regime that applies is: GST 10%; duty typically 0–5%. On de-minimis, the position is AUD 1,000 (GST applies below via vendor collection). RateHive offers managed clearance and tax processing — a coordination service, not Incoterms DDP — to handle these formalities for you.
Air or ocean for 100 KG into Australia?
For 100 KG into Australia, air usually wins on total landed cost even at a higher per-kilo rate, because a 30–45 day ocean transit (plus 3–7 days dwell) ties up inventory. Air also opens volume pricing past 100 KG.
How does RateHive's managed clearance into Australia work?
Managed clearance into Australia is a coordination service — it isn't Incoterms DDP. We file the customs entry and arrange the duty/tax owed to Australian Border Force (ABF) (the de-minimis position being AUD 1,000 (GST applies below via vendor collection)) so you don't have to broker it yourself.
When does demand peak on the China-to-Australia lane?
Space into Australia gets tight around Sep–Nov, layered on top of the China-side crunch at Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Booking a week or two ahead in those windows locks in both capacity and price.
How is chargeable weight worked out for Australia?
We take the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000 for air), rounded up to the next kilo. For 100 KG this bites hardest on light-but-bulky cargo — re-packing or consolidating cartons can pull you into a cheaper band.
What currency are Australia rates quoted and settled in?
We quote and invoice freight in USD; the destination-side currency in Australia is AUD. Payment usually falls due before departure (T/T or PayPal), and with managed clearance you settle the landed cost once rather than facing collect charges on arrival.
How long does Air Freight take from China to Australia?
Air Freight on the China-to-Australia lane runs 5–10 business days, end to end: supplier pickup, consolidation, the main leg, clearance by Australian Border Force (ABF), and last-mile delivery. Best fit: time-sensitive goods, high-value items, small shipments.