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🇦🇺 China → Australia

Shipping from China to Australia

Australia is reached by sea to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and air to Sydney/Melbourne. We follow Australian quarantine (Biosecurity) rules and offer DDP with GST prepaid for smoother entry.

Quick Overview

Applicable Methods

  • Ocean FCL
  • Ocean LCL
  • Air Freight
  • DDP & Door-to-Door

    • Major Nodes

    • Sydney
    • Melbourne
    • Brisbane
    • Sydney (SYD)
    • Melbourne (MEL)

    Billing Basis

    FCL per container; LCL per CBM; air per chargeable kg; DDP all-in.

    To Quote, Provide

  • HS code
  • Weight & volume
  • AU delivery postcode
  • Incoterm

    • Shipping Methods to Australia

    Options are matched to this lane — only the modes that realistically serve Australia are shown.

    Ocean FCL

    To Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane.

    Transit: 14–24 days
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    Ocean LCL

    Shared containers.

    Transit: 18–30 days
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    Air Freight

    To SYD/MEL.

    Transit: 4–7 days
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    DDP & Door-to-Door

    GST prepaid, biosecurity-aware.

    Transit: Per mode + clearance
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    Shipping Cost to Australia

    We quote live rather than publish fixed prices — capacity and fuel move daily. Below is what builds your price.

    Cost Components

    • Ocean/air freight
    • Terminal handling
    • GST 10% (if DDP)
    • Local trucking

    Billing Units

    • Per container
    • Per CBM
    • Per kg (air)
    • All-in (DDP)

    What Moves Price

    • Container vs CBM
    • GST treatment
    • Biosecurity requirements
    • Inland distance
    Rates change with capacity and fuel. Request a quote for a firm, transparent number — we never publish unverified prices as facts.

    Transit Time to Australia

    Planning estimates from major Chinese ports/airports. Your quote reflects live routing, schedules and clearance.

    ScopeTypical Transit
    Port to Port (ocean)14–24 days (east coast)
    Airport to Airport (air)4–7 days (SYD/MEL)
    Door to Door (all-in)18–32 days all-in
    • Biosecurity inspection may apply to wood/packing.
    • GST is 10%; DDP can prepay it.

    Ports & Airports

    Sea Ports

    • Sydney
    • Melbourne
    • Brisbane
    • Perth
    • Adelaide

    Airports

    • Sydney (SYD)
    • Melbourne (MEL)

    Rail and truck connect ports to all states.

    Documents & Customs

    Documents You'll Need

    • Commercial invoice
    • Packing declaration
    • Biosecurity docs
    • HS code

    Customs Notes for Australia

    • Biosecurity (quarantine) inspection may apply to wood/packing.
    • GST is 10%; DDP can prepay it.
    • Wood packaging must be ISPM-15 treated.
    Rules change — confirm the latest requirements with a licensed broker or the destination authority before departure.

    Shipping Process

    1. 1Share cargo & postcode
    2. 2Book & arrange pickup
    3. 3Export clearance & ISPM-15 packing
    4. 4Transit to Australia
    5. 5Biosecurity + customs clearance
    6. 6Inland delivery

    FAQ — Shipping to Australia

    Do I need biosecurity docs?+
    Yes — packing declarations and ISPM-15 treatment are important for Australian quarantine.
    Does DDP include GST?+
    Yes, we can prepay the 10% GST under DDP.
    Which ports are used?+
    Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on the east coast; Fremantle and Adelaide too.

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