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Skip to content Compare Express, Air DDP, Sea DDP and China-Europe Rail shipping from China to US, UK, Canada, EU, and 220+ countries, with DDP options for major markets.
Express 3-7 d
Door-to-door in 3-7 business days
Best for: Single parcels, samples, urgent orders
DHL / FedEx / UPS / EMS. Indicative $9-15/kg. Final rate per shipment.
Air DDP 5-9 d
Door-to-door in 5-9 business days
Best for: Time-sensitive eCommerce replenishment
Indicative from $5-14/kg depending on destination. Destination duty and tax included.
Sea DDP 18-35 d
FCL 18-35 d / LCL 25-40 d
Best for: Bulk inventory, Amazon FBA, large parcels
FCL indicative $1.5-3/kg. LCL by CBM. FOB / DDP options. Section 301 / UK VAT / CUSMA / EU duty handled.
China-Europe Rail 18-22 d
Door-to-door in 18-22 days to EU
Best for: EU shipments, mid-volume, faster than sea LCL
China Railway Express. DE Berlin, PL Warsaw, EU. Indicative $2-4/kg DDP. EU 2026/382 EUR 3 included.
Amazon FBA Sellers
Direct delivery to 8 US + 7 UK + 9 CA + 8 EU FCs
Shopify DTC Brands
Cross-border replenishment from China suppliers
TikTok Shop & Marketplace
Fast Air DDP for trend-driven products
Multi-Channel Sellers
Consolidated shipping across 8+ platforms
Wholesale & B2B
Bulk FCL / LCL to warehouses worldwide
| Method | Typical transit | Indicative rate | Best for | DDP available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express | 3-7 days | $9-15/kg | Single parcels, samples, urgent orders | Not included (DHL / FedEx / UPS) |
| Air Freight DDP | 5-9 days (fast) / 5-12 days (standard) | From $5-14/kg by destination | Time-sensitive eCommerce replenishment, 50-500 kg | Yes (multiple air DDP lines) |
| Sea Freight DDP FCL | 18-25 d to US West / 25-35 d to US East / 28-35 d to UK / 22-28 d to EU | $1.5-3/kg | Bulk inventory, Amazon FBA, 15+ CBM | Yes (Section 301 / UK VAT / CUSMA / EU duty included) |
| Sea Freight DDP LCL | 25-40 days | Charged by CBM directly; quoted per shipment | 1-15 CBM consolidation, pallet-level | Yes (most destinations) |
| China-Europe Rail DDP | 18-22 days to DE / PL / EU | $2-4/kg | EU mid-volume, faster than sea LCL, cheaper than air | Yes (EU 2026/382 reform included) |
Shipping from China cost depends on 6 factors. The same shipment can vary 3-5x in price depending on the combination:
| Method | To US | To UK / EU | To Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express | 3-5 days | 3-6 days | 3-6 days |
| Air DDP | 5-9 days door-to-door | 5-9 days door-to-door | 6-10 days door-to-door |
| Sea DDP FCL | 18-25 d West / 25-35 d East | 22-28 d Rotterdam / 28-35 d UK | 18-25 d Vancouver / 25-35 d Montreal |
| Sea DDP LCL | 28-40 days | 30-40 days | 28-40 days |
| China-Europe Rail DDP | N/A | 18-22 days to DE / PL / EU | N/A |
| Incoterm | Export customs (China) | Destination duty & tax | Import customs (destination) | Risk transfer point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW (Ex Works) | Buyer responsibility | Buyer pays | Buyer / importer of record handles | Seller’s premises (China hub) |
| FOB (Free On Board) | Seller handles | Buyer pays | Buyer / importer of record handles | On board vessel / aircraft |
| DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) | Seller handles | Seller pays (included in rate) | Seller / DDP provider handles | Buyer’s door (destination) |
| DAP (Delivered At Place) | Seller handles | Buyer pays (import duties / import VAT) | Buyer / importer of record handles | Named place (destination) |
For eCommerce sellers, DDP is the standard for shipments under destination de minimis thresholds (US $800 / UK £135 / EU €150 — note that Canada continues to apply duty/tax remission to postal and courier shipments valued at CAD$20 or less, per CBSA). For shipments above de minimis or B2B, DAP or FOB is more common because the importer of record can claim input tax credit and manage duty payment themselves.
Express, Air DDP, Sea DDP and FBA shipping options are available from China to the US. Typical transit times range from 3-35 days depending on the shipping method, shipment size and destination. Section 301 tariffs (List 3 at 25%, List 4A at 7.5%) apply on top of MFN duty and are owed by the importer of record — DDP options include Section 301 in the per-kg rate. Section 321 de minimis currently applies to China-origin shipments at $800 per shipment, but policy continues to evolve.
| Method | Typical transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Express | 3-5 days | Small urgent shipments |
| Air DDP | 5-9 days door-to-door | eCommerce replenishment |
| Sea DDP FCL | 18-25 d West / 25-35 d East | Bulk shipments, Amazon FBA |
Express, Air DDP, Sea DDP and FBA shipping options are available from China to the UK. Post-Brexit, the UK operates its own customs and VAT system separate from the EU, requiring GB EORI, CDS filing, UK VAT 20% on commercial imports, and UKCA marking for most products on the GB market. DDP options include UK VAT and CDS in the per-kg rate.
| Method | Typical transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Express | 3-5 days | Small urgent shipments |
| Air DDP | 5-9 days door-to-door | eCommerce replenishment |
| Sea DDP FCL | 28-35 days to Felixstowe | Bulk shipments, Amazon FBA |
Express, Air DDP, Sea DDP and China-Europe Rail DDP are available from China to the EU. The EU has introduced reforms under Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382 affecting low-value eCommerce parcels; specific implementation details (including EUR 3 per-item flat duty and EU EORI requirements) are subject to official EUR-Lex guidance and may continue to evolve. DDP options include EU duty and VAT in the per-kg rate.
| Method | Typical transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Express | 3-6 days | Small urgent shipments |
| Air DDP | 5-9 days door-to-door | eCommerce replenishment |
| Sea DDP FCL | 22-28 days to Rotterdam / Hamburg | Bulk shipments, Amazon FBA |
| China-Europe Rail DDP | 18-22 days to DE / PL / EU | EU mid-volume, faster than sea LCL |
Cross-border shipping from China to 4 major markets requires destination-specific customs handling. Alleasy coordinates all 4 in the DDP option.
Alleasy ships directly from China to 8 US + 7 UK + 9 Canada + 8 EU = 32 Amazon FBA fulfillment centers worldwide. FNSKU labeling is free, poly bagging $0.10/unit, bubble wrap $0.30/unit, pallet prep per Amazon FBA requirements. Sea DDP FCL for bulk replenishment, Air DDP for time-sensitive restock.
For the full FC list, per-FC delivery options, FBA prep details, and per-FC rate cards, see Amazon FBA Fees & Prep.
A shipping agent in China coordinates factory pickup, supplier consolidation, export customs, freight booking, DDP clearance, and last-mile delivery. For eCommerce sellers who source from Chinese suppliers but do not hold inventory in China, a shipping agent is the standard model — the alternative is per-order shipping from individual suppliers, which is slower, more expensive, and harder to consolidate.
Alleasy operates as a shipping agent for sellers shipping from China to the US, UK, Canada, EU, and 220+ countries. The full shipping agent workflow includes:
Shipping from China is the cross-border transportation of goods from Chinese manufacturers or warehouses to overseas destinations. The standard workflow: (1) quote, (2) pickup or drop-off at the China hub, (3) China export customs, (4) international transit, (5) import customs clearance, (6) last-mile delivery. Alleasy coordinates all 6 steps for eCommerce sellers sourcing from China.
Indicative rates (subject to current carrier pricing, destination, chargeable weight and product category): Air DDP from $5-14/kg depending on destination. Express $9-15/kg via DHL/FedEx/UPS/EMS. Sea DDP FCL $1.5-3/kg. Sea LCL is charged by CBM directly. China-Europe Rail DDP $2-4/kg. Final rates are confirmed per shipment after quote.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is an Incoterm where the seller pays destination-country duty and import tax. For eCommerce shipments below destination de minimis thresholds, DDP is standard. The China-based shipper handles export customs, international transit, import customs, and destination duty / import tax payment. For shipments above de minimis or B2B, DAP or DDU is common — the importer of record pays destination duty.
For bulk shipments above 15-20 CBM, Sea Freight FCL is the cheapest at $1.5-3 per kg delivered (DDP). For 1-15 CBM, Sea Freight LCL. For 100-500 kg to EU, China-Europe Rail DDP at $2-4 per kg. For sub-100 kg urgent, Air DDP. For sub-30 kg single parcels, Express. The cheapest method depends on weight, volume, destination, and transit time tolerance.
Express (DHL, FedEx, UPS, EMS) is the fastest at 3-7 days door-to-door. For larger parcels above 30 kg, Air Freight DDP is the fastest non-Express option at 5-9 days door-to-door.
A shipping agent in China can coordinate factory pickup, supplier consolidation, export customs, freight booking, DDP clearance, and last-mile delivery. For eCommerce sellers who source from Chinese suppliers but do not hold inventory in China, a shipping agent is the standard model. Alleasy operates as a shipping agent for sellers shipping from China to the US, UK, Canada, EU, and 220+ countries.
Yes. Alleasy ships directly from China to Amazon FBA fulfillment centers worldwide — 8 in the US, 7 in the UK, 9 in Canada, 8 in the EU (32 in total). FNSKU labeling is free, poly bagging $0.10/unit, bubble wrap $0.30/unit, pallet prep per Amazon FBA requirements. See Amazon FBA Prep for the full FC list and per-FC delivery options.
