Shipment Details
Total weight including packaging
Line haul = dedicated China-to-destination truck/rail route
Used for insurance estimate (optional)
Cost Breakdown
Freight (Air freight)
$8.00
Handling fee
$2.00
Insurance (optional)
$0.50
Estimated total
$10.50
Estimated delivery
7-14 days
How it works:
- Freight = weight (kg) × rate per kg
- Handling = fixed warehouse + processing fee
- Insurance = ~1% of package value (optional)
- Rates are estimates from major forwarders (2026)
Actual costs vary by forwarder, volume, fuel surcharges and customs duties. Duties/taxes not included — check your country's de minimis threshold.
Tips to lower your shipping cost
Consolidate multiple orders
Ship 5+ spools or parts together. Forwarders offer lower per-kg rates above 10kg, and you pay handling only once.
Choose sea freight for bulk
For 20kg+ orders not time-sensitive, sea freight costs 50-70% less than air. Plan 30-45 days ahead.
Compare forwarders
Superbuy, Wegobuy, CSSBuy and Pandabuy have different rate cards. Get quotes from 2-3 before shipping large orders.
Declare value honestly
Under-declaring risks seizure. Most countries have a duty-free threshold (e.g. EU €150, US $800) — stay within it when possible.