Sea Freight – Class A Furniture
🚢 Sea Freight → Riyadh Warehouse| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 300 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 1CBM+ CBM | USD 1,142.13 | USD 342,639.00 |
Middle East
🚢 Sea Freight 300 KG
Sea Freight 300KG China to Saudi Arabia — Live Rate [2026]
Live Sea Freight rate for 300KG from China to Saudi Arabia. from USD 1,128.6/KG DDP Service handles customs clearance and tax processing. Updated Jun 2026.
Current Rates — China to Saudi Arabia (300 KG)
🟢 Updated 2026-06-15| Service | Mode | Rate (USD/KG) | Total (300 KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Sea Freight – Class A Furniture | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 1,128.6 | USD 338,583 | View Details → |
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Full Weight-Tier Rate Cards
Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to Saudi Arabia. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
Customer Reviews — China to Saudi Arabia Shipping
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to Saudi Arabia.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
★★★★★ 4.4 / 5 — Very Good (12 reviews)
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
This was a DDP shipment to Saudi Arabia for mixed cartons. Pricing stayed in line with the original quote. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
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★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We tested this lane to Saudi Arabia with a mid-volume order. The customs side was handled professionally. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Would use the same line again for general cargo. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Saudi Arabia through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. 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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★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Saudi Arabia through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
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★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
This was a DDP shipment to Saudi Arabia for mixed cartons. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. The customs side was handled professionally. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We tested this lane to Saudi Arabia with a mid-volume order. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. The customs side was handled professionally. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. 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.
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Saudi Arabia through this team. 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. الخدمة كانت ممتازة والمتابعة واضحة.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Saudi Arabia through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. الخدمة كانت ممتازة والمتابعة واضحة.
✔ Verified
Price Trend — Saudi Arabia Sea Freight
Historical freight rates from China to Saudi Arabia for 300 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
China to Saudi Arabia — Shipping Reference Data
The country-specific numbers we plan every Saudi Arabia booking around:
| Main sea gateways | Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz (Dammam), Jubail |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | SAR 1,000 |
| Import tax & duty regime | VAT 15%; duty 5–15% (some goods up to 25%) |
| Local currency | SAR |
| Typical port/airport dwell time | 4–8 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | SABER / SASO certificate of conformity required |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
Bulk Commercial Volume
A 300 KG load into Saudi Arabia is squarely bulk commercial freight. At this size, ocean (FCL or LCL) and air-charter pricing tighten up considerably. Most regular importers run scheduled ocean for their standing orders and keep air in reserve for urgent gaps.
- Ocean FCL can pay off once you pass roughly 5 CBM
- LCL ocean rates are billed per cubic metre in this range
- Plan for a customs exam — have complete documentation ready
- Insure anything over about USD 5,000 in declared value
Which Shipping Method is Best for 300 KG?
Air Freight
Recommended
Sea Freight
Rail Freight
Transit Times — China to Saudi Arabia
| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Freight LCL | 30–50 calendar days | Shared container to Saudi Arabia port + delivery |
| Sea Freight FCL | 28–45 calendar days | Full container to Saudi Arabia port + delivery |
| Express Courier | 3–7 business days | DHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, high cost for this weight |
What Affects the Shipping Cost to Saudi Arabia?
- Chargeable weight — you pay on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is greater (L×W×H ÷ 6000 for air)
- Commodity surcharges — batteries, liquids and branded goods all attract extra handling fees
- Seasonal peaks — Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (Oct) typically add 15–30% to rates
- Delivery zone — parts of Saudi Arabia carry remote-area surcharges by postal code
- Customs basis — import duty is assessed on the CIF value of the goods
- Bunker adjustment (BAF) — fuel surcharges revised quarterly
- Terminal handling (THC) — billed at both origin and destination ports
Customs & Documentation for Saudi Arabia
- De-minimis — consignments under the local threshold can clear free of duty
- Paperwork — a commercial invoice, packing list and correct HS codes are the baseline
- Managed clearance — RateHive can coordinate the customs entry and import-tax processing on your behalf
- Restricted goods — batteries and liquids need supplementary certification
Shipping Guidelines for Saudi Arabia
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to ship from China to Saudi Arabia?
On the current feed, China-to-Saudi Arabia rates open at USD 1,128.61/KG via Sea Freight – Class A Furniture. For a 300 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 338,583. RateHive can manage the customs entry and import-tax step, while the duty itself follows the VAT 15%; duty 5–15% (some goods up to 25%) set by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).
What import duty and tax will I pay bringing goods into Saudi Arabia?
Entries into Saudi Arabia are assessed by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), and the regime that applies is: VAT 15%; duty 5–15% (some goods up to 25%). On de-minimis, the position is SAR 1,000. RateHive offers managed clearance and tax processing — a coordination service, not Incoterms DDP — to handle these formalities for you.
Can I move batteries by Sea Freight into Saudi Arabia?
Batteries by Sea Freight into Saudi Arabia fall under sea dangerous-goods rules — UN3481 (in equipment) and UN3480 (packed with equipment) both need an MSDS. We prepare the DG file alongside managed clearance into Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz (Dammam), Jubail.
Which certifications does Saudi Arabia require on imports?
For regulated cargo into Saudi Arabia, budget for: SABER / SASO certificate of conformity required. A missing conformity document is the single most common reason Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) puts a shipment on hold, so verify your HS-code requirements before the goods leave China.
FCL or LCL ocean for 300 KG into Saudi Arabia?
At 300 KG into Saudi Arabia, LCL through Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz (Dammam), Jubail is normally right unless you exceed ~5–6 CBM or ship on a regular cycle. FCL pays off past roughly 15,000–18,000 KG and removes commingling risk during clearance by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).
How long does Sea Freight take from China to Saudi Arabia?
Sea Freight on the China-to-Saudi Arabia lane runs 25–45 calendar days, end to end: supplier pickup, consolidation, the main leg, clearance by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), and last-mile delivery. Best fit: large volume, heavy cargo, cost-sensitive shipments.
How does RateHive's managed clearance into Saudi Arabia work?
Managed clearance into Saudi Arabia is a coordination service — it isn't Incoterms DDP. We file the customs entry and arrange the duty/tax owed to Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) (the de-minimis position being SAR 1,000) so you don't have to broker it yourself.
How is chargeable weight worked out for Saudi Arabia?
We take the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000 for air), rounded up to the next kilo. For 300 KG this bites hardest on light-but-bulky cargo — re-packing or consolidating cartons can pull you into a cheaper band.