Current Freight Rates
| Weight | Rate (USD / KG) |
|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 8.66 |
| 22 KG | USD 8.57 |
| 23 KG | USD 8.79 |
| 30 KG | USD 8.30 |
| 50 KG | USD 7.78 |
| 100 KG | USD 6.93 |
| 150 KG | USD 6.88 |
| 200 KG | USD 6.79 |
| 505 KG | USD 6.44 |
| 850 KG | USD 6.49 |
| 1700 KG | USD 6.57 |
| 2500 KG | USD 6.55 |
| 3400 KG | USD 6.31 |
How these prices are calculated — chargeable weight
Freight is not billed on the number on your bathroom scale. It is billed on chargeable weight: the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is L × W × H (cm) ÷ 6000. Denser cargo pays on its weight; light bulky cargo pays on the space it occupies. Whichever is higher is the one you pay — never the lower.
- One cubic meter = 167 kg. That is 1,000,000 cm³ ÷ 6000, the same divisor used for the volumetric check, so both sides of this page agree with each other.
- Per-kilogram channels. The rate is multiplied by chargeable weight, rounded up to the next whole kilogram. A 300 kg consignment that only measures out to a smaller volumetric figure is still charged on its 300 kg actual weight.
- Freight only. These are published freight rates. Duty, tax and customs charges at destination are not a fixed number we can print: they follow your product's HS code, its declared value and the exchange rate applied on the day of entry, so they are confirmed against your actual goods and quoted separately.
- Indicative only — the real price can be higher or lower. Nothing on this page is a quotation or a commitment. What you finally pay depends on what the product is, how it is packed, the chargeable weight, the declared value, the destination duty position and the exchange rate at the time. Send the product details, weight and dimensions and we will price your specific shipment.
Trade Terms Explained — Who Pays for What EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP and seven more — see which costs sit with us and which sit with you
The rate above is quoted on one specific trade term. Change the term and you change how much of the journey to NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE is already inside the price. The table below maps the eleven common Incoterms® against the twelve cost stages of a door-to-door shipment, so you can see exactly where our responsibility ends and yours begins.
- Seller — Cost and arrangement sit with the seller / shipper.
- Buyer — Cost and arrangement sit with the buyer / consignee.
- Negotiable — Not fixed by the rule — agree it in the contract.
| Term | 1 Loading on truck | 2 Export customs declaration | 3 Carriage to port of export | 4 Unloading at port of export | 5 Loading on vessel / aircraft | 6 Main carriage | 7 Cargo insurance | 8 Unloading at port of import | 9 Loading on truck at import | 10 Carriage to destination | 11 Import customs clearance | 12 Import duties & taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW Ex Works | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck | Buyer Buyer — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FCA Free Carrier | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FAS Free Alongside Ship | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FOB Free On Board | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CFR Cost and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CPT Carriage Paid To | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU) | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAP Delivered At Place | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DDP Delivered Duty Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Seller Seller — Import customs clearance | Seller Seller — Import duties & taxes |
EXW Ex Works
Buyer takes over at the seller's door and carries every cost from there. Lowest quoted price, highest buyer workload.
FCA Free Carrier
Seller clears the goods for export and hands them to the carrier the buyer nominated.
FAS Free Alongside Ship
Sea and inland waterway only. Seller delivers alongside the vessel; loading is on the buyer.
FOB Free On Board
Sea and inland waterway only. Risk passes once the goods are on board. The most common buying term.
CFR Cost and Freight
Seller pays the main carriage but carries no insurance obligation; risk still passes on loading.
CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight
As CFR, plus the seller must buy and pay for cargo insurance (minimum cover unless you agree more).
CPT Carriage Paid To
Any mode. Seller pays carriage through to the named destination; insurance is not obligatory.
CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid
As CPT, plus the seller must insure the cargo through to the named destination.
DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU)
Seller delivers unloaded at the named terminal. Renamed DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) in Incoterms® 2020.
DAP Delivered At Place
Seller delivers to your address ready for unloading; import clearance and duty stay with the buyer.
DDP Delivered Duty Paid
Seller carries everything through to your door, duty and tax included. Highest quoted price, least buyer workload.
Two things worth flagging. Under CIF and CIP the seller is obliged to buy cargo insurance and pay the premium; under every other term insurance is optional, and we recommend buyers arrange their own cover so a loss or damage in transit is recoverable. And this table is a working summary for planning purposes — the binding definitions are the ones published by the International Chamber of Commerce in the Incoterms® rules, so confirm the exact term wording in your sales contract before you ship.
Service Details
How This Lane Works
For shippers sending goods from China to Netherlands, Poland, Czechia, HR, Slovakia, Slovenia and Belgium, Air DDP General Cargo offers an air freight option with door delivery. Duties and import taxes are prepaid under duty-paid terms — no customs invoice lands on your desk after the goods reach the Netherlands, Poland, Czechia, HR, Slovakia, Slovenia and Belgium.".replace("the the","the") if False else f"reach Netherlands, Poland, Czechia, HR, Slovakia, Slovenia and Belgium.
- Delivers to: Netherlands, Poland, Czechia, HR, Slovakia, Slovenia and Belgium
- Ships from: Guangzhou, Shenzhen or Yiwu
- Terms: duty-paid (duty and tax included)
- Chargeable weight: greater of gross kg or L×W×H (cm) ÷ 6000
- Prices quoted in USD
Suited to general cargo with no batteries, liquids, powders or third-party branding.
The per-kilogram rate above applies to chargeable weight, not to what the scale says. At 166.7 kg per cubic meter, a carton of light goods can be billed at several times its actual weight, so send dimensions with the weight when you ask for a quote into NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE — a rate quoted without them is only ever provisional.
In practice the cargo we move on this lane clusters into a few recognisable shapes — generators (HS 85 / 8541), where clearance turns on cE and IEC conformity, and a check that voltage and grid code match the destination, glass packaging (HS 39 / 40) and prefabricated building (HS 68 / 69 / 70 / 44). Each behaves differently against the rate: one fills the payload before it fills the space, the next does the reverse, and the packing brief we send back with the quote is written to the one you are actually shipping.
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Additional Information
Documents for Booking
- Commercial invoice with unit values in USD
- Packing list with carton count, weights and dimensions
- HS code for each product line
- Consignee name, full address, postal code and phone number
Mismatched values or vague descriptions ("parts", "samples") are the most common cause of customs holds — be specific.
Where these numbers come from
Duty and tax figures on this page are planning estimates. The binding assessment is made by the national EU customs authority against your declared HS code at the time of entry; where the amount is material, verify the current rate through ITC Market Access Map before committing to an order.
Classification drives everything downstream: the same carton can attract very different duty depending on the heading it lands in, and the structure those headings come from is the World Customs Organization Harmonized System. If your product sits near a boundary between two headings, resolve it before shipping rather than at the border.
On the air side, anything with a cell or a battery in it, plus liquids, powders, magnets and aerosols, is governed by the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Those articles are not refused outright, but they need to be declared at booking so the shipment is built correctly — declaring them late is the single most common cause of an air consignment being offloaded.
China to NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE — Shipping Reference Data
| Main air gateways | the main gateway airport |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | the national EU customs authority |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | EUR 150 |
| Import tax & duty regime | Import VAT 17–27%; duty 0–12% by TARIC |
| Local currency | EUR |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 3–6 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | CE marking + IOSS for low-value parcels |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
Free 3D Loading Tools for This Air Route
This page covers a Air freight service from China to NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
3D Carton Packing Calculator
Air freight to NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE is billed on chargeable weight, so tight carton packing directly lowers your cost per shipment. Enter your product size and see the optimal carton layout in 3D before you book.
Open Packing Tool →NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE Air Freight Checklist
- Label every carton with destination, carton number, and total count (e.g. 3/12).
- Compare volumetric weight (L×W×H÷6000) with actual weight — the higher one is billed.
- Book 2-3 days before your target ETD; same-day air bookings usually carry premium rates.
- Shrink-wrap and corner-protect cartons — air cargo is transloaded multiple times.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Air DDP General Cargo from China to NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE take?
Air freight on this route runs about 5–10 business days door-to-door, plus roughly 3–6 days of clearance/dwell once it reaches the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP terms.
What duties and taxes apply when importing into NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE?
Clearance is handled by the national EU customs authority. The regime is: Import VAT 17–27%; duty 0–12% by TARIC, with a de-minimis position of EUR 150. Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
When does capacity tighten on the China–NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE lane?
Space and rates tighten around Sep–Nov, plus the China-side windows of Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Book 1–2 weeks earlier in these periods.
How is the shipping cost on this route calculated?
We compare actual gross weight against volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000, so one cubic meter counts as about 166.7 kg) and charge whichever is greater, rounded up to the next kilogram, then apply the per-KG rate shown in the table above. A 300 kg consignment measuring out to only 200 kg volumetric is still charged on the 300 kg.
What certification is needed to import into NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE?
For regulated goods, plan for: CE marking + IOSS for low-value parcels. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common clearance hold with the national EU customs authority, so confirm requirements for your HS code before shipping.
In what currency is this route priced and paid?
Freight is quoted and invoiced in USD; the destination-side currency is EUR. Payment is typically due before departure, and DDP means you settle the full landed cost once.
Historical Price Records
All price updates are recorded here. Use the weekly tabs to browse older entries.
| Date | 21+ | 45+ | 71+ | 100+ | 500+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-05Latest | USD 8.66 | USD 7.61 | USD 7.26 | USD 6.93 | USD 6.38 |
| 2026-11-04 | USD 8.66 | USD 7.61 | USD 7.26 | USD 6.93 | USD 6.38 |
| 2026-10-24 | USD 8.66 | USD 7.61 | USD 7.26 | USD 6.93 | USD 6.38 |
| 2026-10-16 | USD 8.66 | USD 7.61 | USD 7.26 | USD 6.93 | USD 6.38 |
| 2026-10-10 | USD 8.65 | USD 7.60 | USD 7.26 | USD 6.93 | USD 6.38 |
| 2026-09-30 | USD 8.65 | USD 7.60 | USD 7.26 | USD 6.93 | USD 6.38 |
| 2026-09-30 | USD 8.66 | USD 7.61 | USD 7.26 | USD 6.93 | USD 6.38 |
| 2026-09-30 | USD 8.65 | USD 7.60 | USD 7.25 | USD 6.92 | USD 6.38 |
| 2026-09-17 | USD 8.64 | USD 7.59 | USD 7.24 | USD 6.91 | USD 6.36 |
| 2026-09-15 | USD 8.62 | USD 7.57 | USD 7.23 | USD 6.90 | USD 6.35 |
| 2026-09-15 | USD 8.37 | USD 7.32 | USD 6.98 | USD 6.66 | USD 6.11 |
| 2026-09-07 | USD 7.81 | USD 6.77 | USD 6.43 | USD 6.10 | USD 5.56 |
| 2026-08-31 | USD 7.81 | USD 6.77 | USD 6.43 | USD 6.10 | USD 5.56 |
| 2026-08-17 | USD 7.80 | USD 6.75 | USD 6.41 | USD 6.09 | USD 5.54 |
| 2026-08-17 | USD 7.84 | USD 6.80 | USD 6.46 | USD 6.13 | USD 5.59 |
| 2026-08-06 | USD 7.84 | USD 6.79 | USD 6.45 | USD 6.13 | USD 5.58 |
| 2026-08-03 | USD 7.84 | USD 6.80 | USD 6.46 | USD 6.13 | USD 5.59 |
| 2026-07-30 | USD 7.84 | USD 6.79 | USD 6.45 | USD 6.13 | USD 5.58 |
| 2026-07-20 | USD 7.86 | USD 6.82 | USD 6.48 | USD 6.15 | USD 5.61 |
| 2026-07-17 | USD 7.80 | USD 6.76 | USD 6.42 | USD 6.10 | USD 5.56 |
| 2026-07-14 | USD 7.79 | USD 6.75 | USD 6.41 | USD 6.08 | USD 5.54 |
| 2026-07-07 | USD 7.77 | USD 6.73 | USD 6.39 | USD 6.06 | USD 5.52 |
| 2026-07-03 | USD 7.78 | USD 6.74 | USD 6.40 | USD 6.08 | USD 5.53 |
| 2026-07-02 | USD 7.77 | USD 6.73 | USD 6.39 | USD 6.06 | USD 5.52 |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 7.77 | USD 6.73 | USD 6.39 | USD 6.07 | USD 5.53 |
| 2026-06-23 | USD 7.77 | USD 6.72 | USD 6.39 | USD 6.06 | USD 5.52 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 7.80 | USD 6.75 | USD 6.41 | USD 6.09 | USD 5.55 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 7.79 | USD 6.75 | USD 6.41 | USD 6.09 | USD 5.54 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 7.75 | USD 6.71 | USD 6.37 | USD 6.04 | USD 5.50 |
| 2025-12-29 | USD 7.75 | USD 6.71 | USD 6.37 | USD 6.04 | USD 5.50 |
Price Trend
Shipping NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE cargo by industry
This rate is for the lane. What decides whether the cargo arrives intact is the commodity — how it prices, how it must be packed and loaded, and which compliance step holds it at the border. These guides cover that per industry.
- Restaurant Furniture Retail, Display & Commercial Fixtures
- Metal Fabrication Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Pressure Vessels Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Switchgear New Energy, Power & Electrical
- Doors & Windows Building Materials & Construction Products
- Corrugated Packaging Wood, Bamboo & Paper Products
- Glass Packaging Plastics, Rubber & Packaging
- Kitchenware Furniture & Home Products
- Home Textiles Textiles, Apparel, Footwear & Leather
- Inflatable Products Toys, Sports, Outdoor & Leisure
- Bolts Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Industrial Boilers General Machinery & Industrial Equipment
About China Ocean Freight
China Ocean Freight is a China-based freight forwarder for importers who buy from Chinese factories. We handle the whole move: pickup from your supplier, warehouse consolidation, export customs, the main sea, air or rail leg, import clearance and delivery to your door.
On this lane we book space on scheduled freighters and belly cargo out of Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, then hand over to our clearance partner in NL/PL/CZ/HR/SK/SI/BE for delivery.
- One coordinator owns your shipment from booking to delivery
- Prices taken from current carrier tariffs, not index averages
- Supplier pickup, inspection, repacking and labeling in China
- DDP or DAP terms, with every charge stated before you book