Compare real-time freight rates from China to United Kingdom. Air, sea & rail freight DDP Service handles customs and tax processing. Updated Jun 2026.
| Service | Mode | Rate (USD/KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value DPD Sea Self-Tax/Deferred | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 1.4 | View Details → |
| DPD Sea Duty Paid | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 1.7 | View Details → |
| Air Self-Tax/Deferred | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 7.8 | View Details → |
| Air Duty Paid – FBA | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 8.1 | View Details → |
| Air Duty Paid – Non-FBA | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 8.2 | View Details → |
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Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to United Kingdom. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 15 KG | USD 2.80 |
| 16 KG | USD 2.69 |
| 17 KG | USD 3.40 |
| 18 KG | USD 3.26 |
| 19 KG | USD 3.14 |
| 20 KG | USD 3.03 |
| 21 KG | USD 2.93 |
| 22 KG | USD 2.84 |
| 23 KG | USD 3.06 |
| 30 KG | USD 2.57 |
| 50 KG | USD 1.99 |
| 100 KG | USD 1.44 |
| 150 KG | USD 1.32 |
| 200 KG | USD 1.23 |
| 505 KG | USD 0.95 |
| 850 KG | USD 1.00 |
| 1700 KG | USD 1.08 |
| 2500 KG | USD 1.06 |
| 3400 KG | USD 0.82 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 15 KG | USD 3.08 |
| 16 KG | USD 2.97 |
| 17 KG | USD 3.68 |
| 18 KG | USD 3.54 |
| 19 KG | USD 3.42 |
| 20 KG | USD 3.31 |
| 21 KG | USD 3.21 |
| 22 KG | USD 3.12 |
| 23 KG | USD 3.34 |
| 30 KG | USD 2.85 |
| 50 KG | USD 2.27 |
| 100 KG | USD 1.72 |
| 150 KG | USD 1.60 |
| 200 KG | USD 1.51 |
| 505 KG | USD 1.23 |
| 850 KG | USD 1.28 |
| 1700 KG | USD 1.36 |
| 2500 KG | USD 1.34 |
| 3400 KG | USD 1.09 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 15 KG | USD 9.61 |
| 16 KG | USD 9.49 |
| 17 KG | USD 10.21 |
| 18 KG | USD 10.07 |
| 19 KG | USD 9.95 |
| 20 KG | USD 9.84 |
| 21 KG | USD 9.74 |
| 22 KG | USD 9.65 |
| 23 KG | USD 9.87 |
| 30 KG | USD 9.38 |
| 50 KG | USD 8.31 |
| 100 KG | USD 7.76 |
| 150 KG | USD 7.50 |
| 200 KG | USD 7.41 |
| 505 KG | USD 7.13 |
| 850 KG | USD 7.18 |
| 1700 KG | USD 7.26 |
| 2500 KG | USD 7.24 |
| 3400 KG | USD 7.00 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 15 KG | USD 9.96 |
| 16 KG | USD 9.84 |
| 17 KG | USD 10.56 |
| 18 KG | USD 10.42 |
| 19 KG | USD 10.30 |
| 20 KG | USD 10.19 |
| 21 KG | USD 10.09 |
| 22 KG | USD 10.00 |
| 23 KG | USD 10.22 |
| 30 KG | USD 9.72 |
| 50 KG | USD 8.66 |
| 100 KG | USD 8.10 |
| 150 KG | USD 7.85 |
| 200 KG | USD 7.76 |
| 505 KG | USD 7.48 |
| 850 KG | USD 7.53 |
| 1700 KG | USD 7.61 |
| 2500 KG | USD 7.59 |
| 3400 KG | USD 7.34 |
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 15 KG | USD 10.02 |
| 16 KG | USD 9.91 |
| 17 KG | USD 10.62 |
| 18 KG | USD 10.49 |
| 19 KG | USD 10.37 |
| 20 KG | USD 10.26 |
| 21 KG | USD 10.16 |
| 22 KG | USD 10.07 |
| 23 KG | USD 10.29 |
| 30 KG | USD 9.79 |
| 50 KG | USD 8.73 |
| 100 KG | USD 8.17 |
| 150 KG | USD 7.92 |
| 200 KG | USD 7.83 |
| 505 KG | USD 7.54 |
| 850 KG | USD 7.60 |
| 1700 KG | USD 7.68 |
| 2500 KG | USD 7.66 |
| 3400 KG | USD 7.41 |
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to United Kingdom.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to United Kingdom. Updates were clear and practical. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to United Kingdom. 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.
We tested this lane to United Kingdom with a mid-volume order. Updates were clear and practical. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to United Kingdom through this team. Updates were clear and practical. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
This was a DDP shipment to United Kingdom for mixed cartons. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Good landed-cost visibility from the start.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to United Kingdom through this team. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
This was a DDP shipment to United Kingdom for mixed cartons. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. 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 United Kingdom with a mid-volume order. Updates were clear and practical. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to United Kingdom through this team. Updates were clear and practical. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Everything landed as promised.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to United Kingdom. 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. Everything landed as promised.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom through this team. Updates were clear and practical. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
Historical freight rates from China to United Kingdom. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
Import facts that shape any China-to-United Kingdom shipment:
| Main sea gateways | Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | GBP 135 (VAT due below; collected at point of sale) |
| Import tax & duty regime | Standard VAT 20%; duty 0–12% depending on commodity code |
| Local currency | GBP |
| Typical port/airport dwell time | 2–4 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | UKCA / CE marking for regulated electronics and toys |
| Main air gateways | LHR (Heathrow), STN (Stansted), EMA (East Midlands) |
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 United Kingdom is electronics, apparel and general-goods replenishment.
| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight DDP | 5–10 business days | From China warehouse to United Kingdom door |
| Sea Freight LCL | 30–50 calendar days | Shared container to United Kingdom port + delivery |
| Rail Freight DDP | 18–28 calendar days | Train via Central Asia to United Kingdom |
| Express Courier | 3–7 business days | DHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, high cost for this weight |
On the current feed, China-to-United Kingdom rates open at USD 1.44/KG via DPD Sea Self-Tax/Deferred. For a 100 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 144. RateHive can manage the customs entry and import-tax step, while the duty itself follows the Standard VAT 20%; duty 0–12% depending on commodity code set by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Entries into United Kingdom are assessed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), and the regime that applies is: Standard VAT 20%; duty 0–12% depending on commodity code. On de-minimis, the position is GBP 135 (VAT due below; collected at point of sale). RateHive offers managed clearance and tax processing — a coordination service, not Incoterms DDP — to handle these formalities for you.
We quote and invoice freight in USD; the destination-side currency in United Kingdom is GBP. 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.
For regulated cargo into United Kingdom, budget for: UKCA / CE marking for regulated electronics and toys. A missing conformity document is the single most common reason HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) puts a shipment on hold, so verify your HS-code requirements before the goods leave China.
Managed clearance into United Kingdom is a coordination service — it isn't Incoterms DDP. We file the customs entry and arrange the duty/tax owed to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) (the de-minimis position being GBP 135 (VAT due below; collected at point of sale)) so you don't have to broker it yourself.
For 100 KG into United Kingdom, air usually wins on total landed cost even at a higher per-kilo rate, because a 30–45 day ocean transit (plus 2–4 days dwell) ties up inventory. Air also opens volume pricing past 100 KG.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) 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 (UKCA / CE marking for regulated electronics and toys). RateHive can prepare and lodge these as part of managed clearance.
Ocean cargo into United Kingdom generally moves through Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway; air clears via LHR (Heathrow), STN (Stansted), EMA (East Midlands). We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward leg to your delivery address, with clearance handled as a managed service.