💰 Current Freight Rates
| Weight / Volume | Rate (USD / CBM) |
|---|---|
| 1 CBM | USD 635.14 |
| 2 CBM | USD 593.47 |
| 3 CBM | USD 574.95 |
| 5 CBM | USD 565.69 |
| 8 CBM | USD 572.64 |
| 12 CBM | USD 595.79 |
| 20 CBM | USD 586.53 |
| 30 CBM | USD 554.12 |
📋 Service Details
About This Service
International freight from China to Benin via Sea DDP w/Tax. All duties and taxes included (DDP).
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ℹ️ Additional Information
Documentation Required
Commercial invoice, packing list, and accurate HS codes for all items.
📊 China to Benin — Shipping Reference Data
| Main sea gateways | the main commercial seaport |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | the national customs service |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | No practical de-minimis |
| Import tax & duty regime | Import VAT + duty 5–35%; PSI common |
| Local currency | USD |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 7–21 days |
| Peak / busy season | Oct–Dec |
| Conformity & certification | Pre-shipment conformity certificate |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Sea DDP w/Tax from China to Benin take?
Sea freight on this route runs about 25–45 calendar days door-to-door, plus roughly 7–21 days of clearance/dwell once it reaches the gateway. Customs clearance is coordinated through our DDP Service (a customs and tax handling service, not Incoterms DDP).
What duties and taxes apply when importing into Benin?
Clearance is handled by the national customs service. The regime is: Import VAT + duty 5–35%; PSI common, with a de-minimis position of No practical de-minimis. Our DDP Service coordinates this customs and tax processing for both parties; it does not constitute Incoterms DDP.
When does capacity tighten on the China–Benin lane?
Space and rates tighten around Oct–Dec, plus the China-side windows of Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Book 1–2 weeks earlier in these periods.
What does our DDP Service to Benin cover on this route?
Our DDP Service is a customs-clearance and tax-processing service for both parties; it does not constitute Incoterms DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). On this route it covers handling the customs entry and the duty/tax owed to the national customs service on your behalf, so the clearance is managed for you.
Which ports or airports does this route use into Benin?
Sea cargo to Benin clears through the main commercial seaport; air freight clears via the primary international airport. We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward delivery to your address and build it into the DDP price.
How is the shipping cost on this route calculated?
We compare actual gross weight against volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000) and charge the greater, rounded up to the next kilogram, then apply the per-KG rate shown in the table above.
📋 Shipping Guidelines for Benin
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Detailed live-rate pages for common weights and shipping modes on this lane.
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📈 Historical Price Records
All price updates are recorded here. Use the weekly tabs to browse older entries.
| Date | 1CBM+ |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-17Latest | USD 635.14 |
| 2026-09-15 | USD 633.53 |
| 2026-07-03 | USD 593.80 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 593.79 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 593.79 |
| 2026-05-19 | USD 593.75 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 593.75 |
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⭐ Customer Reviews
What customers say about shipping to Benin with us.
🇧🇯 Benin
We tested this lane to Benin with a mid-volume order. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
This was a DDP shipment to Benin for mixed cartons. We received updates without having to chase too much. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
This was a DDP shipment to Benin for mixed cartons. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We tested this lane to Benin with a mid-volume order. We received updates without having to chase too much. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Good service overall and easier than our old channel.
We tested this lane to Benin with a mid-volume order. We received updates without having to chase too much. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Benin through this team. We received updates without having to chase too much. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
This was a DDP shipment to Benin for mixed cartons. We received updates without having to chase too much. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Benin. We received updates without having to chase too much. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We tested this lane to Benin with a mid-volume order. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Good service overall and easier than our old channel.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Benin. The rate was competitive for DDP service. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
This was a DDP shipment to Benin for mixed cartons. The rate was competitive for DDP service. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Benin through this team. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
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