💰 Current Freight Rates
| Weight / Volume | 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 |
📋 Service Details
About This Service
China to Australia – Melbourne (VIC 3000–3999) freight service via CN Air – General Cargo Duty Paid. All duties and taxes included (DDP). Suitable for general non-hazardous cargo.
- Departure: Guangzhou / Shenzhen / Yiwu
- Destination: Melbourne (VIC 3000–3999), Australia
- Currency: USD per KG (air) or per KG (sea)
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ℹ️ Additional Information
Documentation Required
Commercial invoice, packing list, accurate HS codes, and recipient's full address and postcode. DDP service handles customs clearance on your behalf.
📊 China to Australia — Shipping Reference Data
| Main air gateways | SYD (Sydney), MEL (Melbourne), BNE |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Australian Border Force (ABF) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | AUD 1,000 |
| Import tax & duty regime | GST 10%; duty 0–5% |
| Local currency | AUD |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 3–7 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | RCM mark; 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.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does CN Air – General Cargo Duty Paid from China to Australia take?
Air freight on this route runs about 5–10 business days door-to-door, plus roughly 3–7 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 Australia?
Clearance is handled by Australian Border Force (ABF). The regime is: GST 10%; duty 0–5%, with a de-minimis position of AUD 1,000. Our DDP Service coordinates this customs and tax processing for both parties; it does not constitute Incoterms DDP.
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.
In what currency is this route priced and paid?
Freight is quoted and invoiced in USD; the destination-side currency is AUD. Payment is typically due before departure, and our DDP Service handles the customs and tax processing for both parties.
Which ports or airports does this route use into Australia?
Sea cargo to Australia clears through Sydney (Port Botany), Melbourne, Brisbane; air freight clears via SYD (Sydney), MEL (Melbourne), BNE. We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward delivery to your address and build it into the DDP price.
What documents are required for customs clearance in Australia?
Australian Border Force (ABF) typically requires a commercial invoice with HS codes, a packing list, the bill of lading/air waybill, a certificate of origin (may lower duty), and any product certification (RCM mark; biosecurity inspection for timber/packaging). We file these as part of our DDP Service.
📋 Shipping Guidelines for Australia
🔎 More Australia Rate Pages
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 | 21-49 | 50-99 | 100-299 | 300-499 | 500-999 | 1000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03Latest | USD 47.14 | USD 67.84 | USD 74.71 | USD 116.31 | USD 116.24 | USD 282.84 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 47.13 | USD 67.83 | USD 74.70 | USD 116.30 | USD 116.23 | USD 282.83 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 47.13 | USD 67.82 | USD 74.70 | USD 116.30 | USD 116.23 | USD 282.82 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 47.09 | USD 67.78 | USD 74.66 | USD 116.25 | USD 116.18 | USD 282.78 |
| 2025-12-29 | USD 47.08 | USD 67.78 | USD 74.65 | USD 116.25 | USD 116.18 | USD 282.78 |
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⭐ Customer Reviews
What customers say about shipping to Australia with us.
🇦🇺 Australia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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