Compare real-time freight rates from China to UAE. Air, sea & rail freight DDP Service handles customs and tax processing. Updated Jun 2026.
| Service | Mode | Rate (USD/KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value China Preferential Duty Paid | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 4.9 | View Details → |
| China Preferential Duty Paid | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 5.2 | View Details → |
| HK General Cargo Duty Paid | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 6.9 | View Details → |
| HK General Cargo Duty Paid | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 7.1 | View Details → |
| HK Brand Cargo Duty Paid | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 7.3 | View Details → |
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Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to UAE. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 16 KG | USD 6.09 |
| 17 KG | USD 6.80 |
| 18 KG | USD 6.67 |
| 19 KG | USD 6.55 |
| 20 KG | USD 6.44 |
| 21 KG | USD 6.34 |
| 22 KG | USD 6.25 |
| 23 KG | USD 6.47 |
| 30 KG | USD 5.97 |
| 50 KG | USD 5.60 |
| 100 KG | USD 4.91 |
| 150 KG | USD 4.86 |
| 200 KG | USD 4.77 |
| 505 KG | USD 4.35 |
| 850 KG | USD 4.40 |
| 1700 KG | USD 4.48 |
| 2500 KG | USD 4.46 |
| 3400 KG | USD 4.22 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 16 KG | USD 6.37 |
| 17 KG | USD 7.08 |
| 18 KG | USD 6.95 |
| 19 KG | USD 6.82 |
| 20 KG | USD 6.71 |
| 21 KG | USD 6.61 |
| 22 KG | USD 6.52 |
| 23 KG | USD 6.74 |
| 30 KG | USD 6.25 |
| 50 KG | USD 5.88 |
| 100 KG | USD 5.19 |
| 150 KG | USD 5.14 |
| 200 KG | USD 5.05 |
| 505 KG | USD 4.63 |
| 850 KG | USD 4.68 |
| 1700 KG | USD 4.76 |
| 2500 KG | USD 4.74 |
| 3400 KG | USD 4.50 |
| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 16-99 | USD 34.22 |
| 100-299 | USD 75.60 |
| 300-499 | USD 117.27 |
| 500+ | USD 117.13 |
| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 16-99 | USD 34.49 |
| 100-299 | USD 75.88 |
| 300-499 | USD 117.55 |
| 500+ | USD 117.41 |
| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 16-99 | USD 34.63 |
| 100-299 | USD 76.02 |
| 300-499 | USD 117.69 |
| 500+ | USD 117.55 |
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to UAE.
This was a DDP shipment to UAE for mixed cartons. The customs side was handled professionally. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We tested this lane to UAE with a mid-volume order. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
This was a DDP shipment to UAE for mixed cartons. Pricing stayed in line with the original quote. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to UAE. Pricing stayed in line with the original quote. 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 UAE through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. الخدمة كانت ممتازة والمتابعة واضحة.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to UAE through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to UAE through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to UAE. The customs side was handled professionally. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
We tested this lane to UAE with a mid-volume order. Pricing stayed in line with the original quote. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
We tested this lane to UAE with a mid-volume order. Pricing stayed in line with the original quote. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
This was a DDP shipment to UAE for mixed cartons. The customs side was handled professionally. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to UAE. Pricing stayed in line with the original quote. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
Historical freight rates from China to UAE. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
Logistics anchors for cargo arriving into UAE:
| Main sea gateways | Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi), Sharjah |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Federal Customs Authority (UAE) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | AED 300 |
| Import tax & duty regime | VAT 5%; standard customs duty 5% CIF (0% in free zones) |
| Local currency | AED |
| Typical port/airport dwell time | 2–5 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | ESMA / ECAS conformity for regulated electronics |
| Main air gateways | DXB / DWC (Dubai), AUH (Abu Dhabi), SHJ (Sharjah) |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
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 UAE is electronics, apparel and general-goods replenishment.
| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight DDP | 5–10 business days | From China warehouse to UAE door |
| Sea Freight LCL | 30–50 calendar days | Shared container to UAE port + delivery |
| Express Courier | 3–7 business days | DHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, high cost for this weight |
On the current feed, China-to-UAE rates open at USD 4.91/KG via China Preferential Duty Paid. For a 100 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 491. RateHive can manage the customs entry and import-tax step, while the duty itself follows the VAT 5%; standard customs duty 5% CIF (0% in free zones) set by Federal Customs Authority (UAE).
Entries into UAE are assessed by Federal Customs Authority (UAE), and the regime that applies is: VAT 5%; standard customs duty 5% CIF (0% in free zones). On de-minimis, the position is AED 300. RateHive offers managed clearance and tax processing — a coordination service, not Incoterms DDP — to handle these formalities for you.
Managed clearance into UAE is a coordination service — it isn't Incoterms DDP. We file the customs entry and arrange the duty/tax owed to Federal Customs Authority (UAE) (the de-minimis position being AED 300) so you don't have to broker it yourself.
Floors vary by channel into UAE: managed air from about 21 KG (occasionally 12 KG), ocean LCL from roughly 1 CBM, and express courier for single parcels. Under 21 KG, express is usually the cheapest way in.
Federal Customs Authority (UAE) will generally want: a commercial invoice carrying HS codes and value; a packing list with weights and dimensions; the bill of lading or air waybill; a certificate of origin where it can cut duty; and any commodity-specific certification (ESMA / ECAS conformity for regulated electronics). RateHive can prepare and lodge these as part of managed clearance.
For 100 KG into UAE, air usually wins on total landed cost even at a higher per-kilo rate, because a 30–45 day ocean transit (plus 2–5 days dwell) ties up inventory. Air also opens volume pricing past 100 KG.
Ocean cargo into UAE generally moves through Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi), Sharjah; air clears via DXB / DWC (Dubai), AUH (Abu Dhabi), SHJ (Sharjah). We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward leg to your delivery address, with clearance handled as a managed service.
Space into UAE 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.