Shipping from China to Spain

Here is the information about freight rates, transit times and customs clearance considerations for shipping from China to Spain:

Freight Rates and Transit Times

• Ocean FCL (Full Container Load)

• Freight Rates: Around $2,535 for a 20-foot container and $3,990 for a 40-foot container.

• Transit Times: It generally takes 20 - 30 days. But specific routes may have different times, e.g., 26 days from Shekou to Barcelona and 52 days from Tianjin to Valencia.

• Ocean LCL (Less than Container Load)

• Freight Rates: Approximately $215 per cbm.

• Transit Times: Usually 27 - 40 days. For example, 27 days from Ningbo to Valencia and 41 days from Shanghai to Algeciras.

• Airfreight

• Freight Rates: About $5 - $6 per kilogram.

• Transit Times: It takes 4 - 5 days.

• Regular Airfreight

• International Express

• Freight Rates: Around $5 - $8 per kg.

• Transit Times: 2 - 4 days.

• DHL/FedEx/UPS

Customs Clearance Considerations

• Documentation Requirements

• Commercial Invoice: It should include a detailed description of the goods, quantity, unit price, total value, and the name and address of the buyer and seller.

• Bill of Lading/Air Waybill: An important document for customs clearance, which records the details of the goods transportation.

• Packing List: Details of each package's contents, weights, dimensions, and the number of items should be provided.

• Certificate of Origin: May be required to prove the origin of the goods.

• Prohibited and Restricted Items

• Prohibited Items: Such as drugs, weapons, counterfeit goods and some endangered species products are strictly prohibited.

• Restricted Items: There are restrictions on certain chemicals, food products and cultural relics. Food products may have strict quarantine requirements.

• Customs Duties and Taxes

• Duty Rates: Spain's duty rates vary by type of goods. For example, the duty on electronics may be low, around 0% - 5%, while for textiles and clothing, it could be 8% - 15%. VAT is generally 21%.

• Tax Calculation: Taxes are calculated based on the customs value of the goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance and freight.

• Other Considerations

• Accurate Declaration: Ensure accurate declaration of goods to avoid delays or penalties.

• Intellectual Property Rights: If the goods involve intellectual property rights, relevant authorization documents are required.

Spain's main seaports include the Port of Valencia, the Port of Algeciras and the Port of Barcelona. For an accurate quote on shipping from China to Spain, please contact WanHao Freight. Whether you choose Ocean FCL, Ocean LCL, airfreight or international express, we will provide you with a suitable shipping solution.