Sea Freight – General Cargo
🚢 Sea Freight → Dubai Warehouse| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5CBM CBM | USD 166.73 | USD 16,673.00 |
| 5CBM+ CBM | USD 163.95 | USD 16,395.00 |
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🚢 Sea Freight 100 KG
Sea Freight 100KG China to UAE — Live Rate [2026]
Live Sea Freight rate for 100KG from China to UAE. from USD 150.8/KG DDP Service handles customs clearance and tax processing. Updated Jul 2026.
Current Rates — China to UAE (100 KG)
🟢 Updated 2026-07-03| Service | Mode | Rate (USD/KG) | Total (100 KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Sea Freight – General Cargo | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 150.8 | USD 15,076 | View Details → |
| Sea Freight – Brand Cargo | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 203.5 | USD 20,353 | View Details → |
| Sea Freight – Battery Cargo | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 256.3 | USD 25,631 | View Details → |
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Full Weight-Tier Rate Cards
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.
Sea Freight – Brand Cargo
🚢 Sea Freight → Dubai Warehouse| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5CBM CBM | USD 219.51 | USD 21,951.00 |
| 5CBM+ CBM | USD 216.73 | USD 21,673.00 |
Sea Freight – Battery Cargo
🚢 Sea Freight → Dubai Warehouse| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5CBM CBM | USD 272.28 | USD 27,228.00 |
| 5CBM+ CBM | USD 269.50 | USD 26,950.00 |
Customer Reviews — China to UAE Shipping
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to UAE.
🇦🇪 UAE
★★★★★ 4.3 / 5 — Very Good (12 reviews)
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★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
✔ Verified
🇦🇪
★★★★★ 3.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
✔ Verified
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★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
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.
✔ Verified
Price Trend — UAE Sea Freight
Historical freight rates from China to UAE for 100 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
China to UAE — Shipping Reference Data
Reference data for the China → UAE lane, worth checking before you book:
| 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 |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
Mid-Volume Commercial Loads
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.
- Air channels start unlocking volume pricing around 100 KG
- Ocean LCL (shared container) starts to make sense past ~150 KG
- Expect a volumetric check — L×W×H ÷ 6000 for air
- For European destinations, rail is a viable middle option at this weight
Which Shipping Method is Best for 100 KG?
Recommended
Air Freight
Recommended
Sea Freight
Rail Freight
Transit Times — China to UAE
| 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 |
What Affects the Shipping Cost to UAE?
- 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 UAE 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 UAE
- 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 UAE
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to ship from China to UAE?
On the current feed, China-to-UAE rates open at USD 150.76/KG via Sea Freight – General Cargo. For a 100 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 15,076. 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).
What import duty and tax will I pay bringing goods into 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.
What currency are UAE rates quoted and settled in?
We quote and invoice freight in USD; the destination-side currency in UAE is AED. 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.
Which certifications does UAE require on imports?
For regulated cargo into UAE, budget for: ESMA / ECAS conformity for regulated electronics. A missing conformity document is the single most common reason Federal Customs Authority (UAE) puts a shipment on hold, so verify your HS-code requirements before the goods leave China.
Which gateways are used for China shipments into UAE?
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.
Air or ocean for 100 KG into UAE?
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.
Is my shipment to UAE trackable?
Yes. Air moves on an air waybill (AWB) that's live within 24 hours of departure; ocean tracks by bill of lading through the carrier portal. We flag the milestones that matter — departure, gateway arrival, clearance by Federal Customs Authority (UAE), and final delivery.
What's the smallest shipment worth sending to UAE?
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.