💰 Current Freight Rates
| Weight | Rate (USD / KG) |
|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 4.18 |
| 22 KG | USD 4.09 |
| 23 KG | USD 4.31 |
| 30 KG | USD 3.82 |
| 50 KG | USD 3.31 |
| 100 KG | USD 2.69 |
| 150 KG | USD 2.64 |
| 200 KG | USD 2.55 |
| 505 KG | USD 2.27 |
| 850 KG | USD 2.32 |
| 1700 KG | USD 2.40 |
| 2500 KG | USD 2.38 |
| 3400 KG | USD 2.13 |
📋 Service Details
About This Service
International freight from China to Italy/Spain/Portugal via Rail DDP Standard. 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 Italy/Spain/Portugal — Shipping Reference Data
| Main sea gateways | Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg |
|---|---|
| Main air gateways | the main gateway airport |
| Destination customs authority | the national EU customs authority |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | EUR 150 |
| Import tax & duty regime | Import VAT 17–27%; duty 0–12% by TARIC |
| Local currency | EUR |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 3–6 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | CE marking + IOSS for low-value parcels |
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 Rail DDP Standard from China to Italy/Spain/Portugal take?
Rail freight on this route runs about 18–28 calendar days door-to-door, plus roughly 3–6 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 Italy/Spain/Portugal?
Clearance is handled by the national EU customs authority. The regime is: Import VAT 17–27%; duty 0–12% by TARIC, with a de-minimis position of EUR 150. Our DDP Service coordinates this customs and tax processing for both parties; it does not constitute Incoterms DDP.
Which ports or airports does this route use into Italy/Spain/Portugal?
Sea cargo to Italy/Spain/Portugal clears through Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg; air freight clears via the main gateway airport. We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward delivery to your address and build it into the DDP price.
When does capacity tighten on the China–Italy/Spain/Portugal lane?
Space and rates tighten around Sep–Nov, plus the China-side windows of Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Book 1–2 weeks earlier in these periods.
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.
What certification is needed to import into Italy/Spain/Portugal?
For regulated goods, plan for: CE marking + IOSS for low-value parcels. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common clearance hold with the national EU customs authority, so confirm requirements for your HS code before shipping.
📋 Shipping Guidelines for Italy/Spain/Portugal
🔎 More Italy/Spain/Portugal 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+ | 50+ | 100+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15Latest | USD 4.18 | USD 3.31 | USD 2.69 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 4.18 | USD 3.31 | USD 2.68 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 4.14 | USD 3.27 | USD 2.64 |
| 2025-12-29 | USD 4.14 | USD 3.26 | USD 2.64 |
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