Shipping from China to UAE
At DDPCH, we have over 10 years of experience in shipping from China to UAE! Our dedicated team specializes in air freight, sea freight, Door to Door shipping, and express services, ensuring your goods arrive safely in cities like Dubai. With partnerships with Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways, you can trust us to deliver your shipments quickly and efficiently. We focus on minimizing your shipping costs while guaranteeing timely arrivals. Feel free to connect with our experts at any time to get pricing details and transit time from China to the UAE. Let us handle your shipping needs for a smooth experience!
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Introduction
If you read this page, it is mean you are looking for one shipping agent china, to help you forward your shipment from china to UAE, we are glad to give you some useful information about international Air, Sea (Oean), Express shipping and Door to Door shipping from China to UAE.
DDPCH, as one of the leading players in the international shipping business in china, is ready to cover all your needs in the shipping area.
If you want to send heavy cargo or small air cargo or even small parcel from china to UAE, DDPCH can be one of the best options for you.
In this guide, you will find valuable and useful information that will clear for you all the steps for exporting your goods from China to UAE.
If still after reading this page have some confusion, please feel free to contact DDPCH team, we support all customers even at weekend or holiday.
How To Ship From China To The UAE
If you are new to this field, it’s not a very complicated procedure. You need to know a few points and work with reliable freight forwarders. Here is what you need to know in every step of the way:
Ask for quotations from different forwarders; this way, you cannot only compare the prices but also the services and the quality of the customer support as they answer you while you are asking for a quote.
The best freight forwarder you can choose has the following qualities:
- Competitive prices
- Reliable
- Fast Services
- Smooth Operation Process With The Less Complications
Use Proper Packaging: Sometimes, the forwarder does this, but it’s your responsibility to make sure that it is done in the best way possible since the packaging makes your product appealing to customers and the market.
Insurance: There are a lot of companies that offer insurance for cargo. Whether you are buying or selling, it is the responsibility of the owner of the goods to make sure the goods are covered.
Incoterms Choice: Shipping companies who are experts in their field know the right Incoterms for their customers. So, staying in touch with a reliable freight forwarder would help you add a useful Incoterms contract.
Clearance in UAE Customs
The UAE customs are one of the most top the Efficiency of Customs Procedures in the world. If you want to import any goods from china to the UAE, you should be familiar with the customs process in UAE.
Main Customs offices in UAE
If you want to import your goods from china you usually use one of these main customs for customs clearance:
- Abu Dhabi Post Customs Centre
- Abu Dhabi Airport Customs Centre – Al Bateen
- Mussafah Port Customs Centre
- Zayed Port Customs Centre
- Dubai International Airport Customs Centre
Cargo Village Customs Centre - Al Maktoum Airport Customs Centre
- Jebel Ali Cargo Village Customs Centre
- Dubai Airport FZ Customs Centre
- Jebel Ali Port Customs Centre
- Rashid Port Customs Centre
- Hamriya Port Customs Centre – Dubai
- Airport Cargo Customs Centre
- SAIF Zone Customs Centre
- Port Khalid Customs Centre
- Khorfakkan Customs Centre
- Saqr Port Customs Centre
- Al Jazeera Port Customs Centre
- Fujairah International Airport Customs
- Deba Al Fujairah Port Customs Centre
- Creek Customs Centre – Ajman
- Ajman Port and Customs Centre
Necessary documents for import to UAE (Dubai)
To import any goods from UAE customs, you should provide some documents to UAE customs.
The main document includes:
- Delivery order from a shipping agent addressed to a company licensed in the UAE.
- Original bill of loading (for seaports) or original Air waybill for air cargo.
- Original invoice from the exporter addressed to a licensed importer in the country detailing total quantity, goods description, and total value for each item.
- Copy of the trade license of buyer and seller.
- Certificate of origin approved by the Chamber of Commerce in the country of origin detailing the origin of goods.
- Transport certificate.
- The customs entry declaration.
- Detailed packing list, weight, method of packing and HS code for each individual article contained in the shipment.
- Transport documents that are required for import clearance
Taxes and duties in the UAE
One of the main questions that our customers always ask about customs clearance in UAE is about customs fees and Duties and Taxes.
We are happy to give you some basic knowledge and guide about tax and duties in UAE customs.
Typically, shipments valued under AED 1000 enter free from duty and tax.
And Gifts carried by passengers traveling to UAE and value do not exceed AED 3000 are also free tax and duty from customs
But for other general goods and Commercial goods, customs duties have been fixed to 5% of the CIF value of most products.
but if you import any goods for business purpose you should consider these items:
- which emirate the business is registered in
- whether the company is registered on the mainland or in a free zone
- nature of goods being moved
- the source and destination of the goods being moved
- trade agreements between the UAE and the other country
But note that alcoholic products are subject to 50% duty and tobacco products are assessed a 100% customs duty
Other things you should about import from china to UAE is about Customs duties are calculated based on the CIF value of the product.
Trade relations between China and the UAE
If you think the customs clearance process in UAE is complicated or you do not have any specific license for import your goods from China to UAE DDPCH can help you, please this year, China’s exports to the UAE grew by 3.2% to $29.66 billion, and China’s imports from the UAE went up by 32.8 % to $16.26 billion, the ambassador said.
Investments from China in the UAE reached $9.1bn with Chinese foreign direct investment in the UAE, touching $620 million in 2017, the ambassador said.
There are as many as 6,000 Chinese companies operating in the UAE, mostly based in Dubai, he said.
The main imported products in UAE are machinery, food, chemicals, and transport equipment.
UAE also imports textiles and metals from China and various primary products such as cotton, fabrics, machinery, and instruments or plastic products from CHINA for more information contact us
Prohibited & restricted items in the UAE (United Arab Emirates)
Before import, any goods from china to the UAE, you should check that your products are not in the prohibited item in the UAE.
In this case, we suggest you speak with the DDPCH team, and our team can check with UAE customs whether your item is prohibited or not.
Certain goods such as animals, medicines, and weapons can be imported/exported only after receiving necessary permits, and Some of the restricted products are:
- Pets and domestic animals
- Agricultural products
Food - Medicines and drugs
- Vehicles
- Publications
- Weapons
- Technical equipment
- Cash/money
And some items are banned from UAE customs like:
- Controlled/recreational drugs and narcotic substances
- Pirated content
- Counterfeit currency
- Items used in black magic, witchcraft or sorcery
- Publications and artwork that contradict or challenge Islamic teachings and values
- Exotic, protected and endangered animals and certain breeds of dogs (PDF, 416 KB)
- Gambling tools and machines.
Air freight from China to the UAE
Air freight from China to the UAE is one of the fastest and safest ways to send your shipment.
DDPCH team, with a powerful network in China and long partnerships with leading airlines like EK, QR, and TK, is ready to provide the best air cargo service from China to UAE.
We are glad to inform you we have daily air freight service from China to the main city of UAE like:
- Air cargo from China to Dubai
- Air cargo from China to Abu Dhabi
- Air cargo from China to Sharjah
- Air cargo from china to Ajman
- Air cargo from China to Al Ain
The Dynamics of Air Freight: China to UAE Connections
Despite not being the most prevalent mode, air freight plays a unique role in global shipping, particularly between China and the UAE. The UAE, although compact, hosts seven international airports, establishing a substantial global connection. China, one of the world’s busiest countries in air traffic, boasts over 50 international airports, enhancing the logistics network between the two countries.
Numerous international cargo airlines, including Emirates SkyCargo and Etihad Cargo, provide direct flights between the UAE and various Chinese cities. Collaborative efforts are also evident in cargo-codeshare agreements between China Southern Airlines and Etihad Airways. As the international freight network between the two countries continues to strengthen, the nuances of transit times and cost-effectiveness in shipping rates remain crucial for businesses and consumers.
Major Airport of the UAE
DDPCH, with a daily flight from china to the main airport in the UAE, can send your shipment in the fastest way.
Most of our air cargo service send from china to this main airport :
- Abu Dhabi International Airport- OMAA/AUH
- Dubai International Airport- DXB/OMDB
- Dubai World Central- DWC/OMDW
- Sharjah International Airport- SHJ
- Ras AI Khaimah International Airport- RKT/OMRK
Air freight transit times from China to UAE
This table provides the average transit times required to reach the UAE from China:
Please note if customers use in-direct flights with one or more stops, maybe transit time will increase.
Air freight rates from China to the UAE
Air freight cost every mounts change, so we can not write any fixed price here, but as a reference, we print the average price for a major airport.
air freight from China to UAE, month will be updated by the airline, but we can guarantee that DDPCGH can always provide the best and fastest way to the customer at a competitive price.
Air freight rates from China to the UAE
price: USD
Term of shipping: FOB
This price does not include customs clearance fee and local port fee in china
Tracking air cargo from China to the UAE
DDPCH is the first shipping company in china that provides customers with tracking code for air cargo from China to the UAE.
All customers from our online system can check the status of shipment during the transit time
Please receive your tracking code after booking contact with the DDPCH support team.
Major Ports of the UAE
The UAE’s seaports are international and regional hubs and an essential factor in driving economic growth and facilitating economic diversification.
DDPCH with sea shipping service from all china sea port to main UAE sea port like Jebel Ali (AEJEA), Khalifa Port (BHKBS), Khor Fakkan (AEKLF), Zayed (AEAUH), Port Rashid (AEDXB) can offer best ocean freight service with competitive price to all customers that wnt import from china to UAE with sea.
Most DDPCH prefers to use Jebel Ali sea port because Port Jebel Ali is the biggest human-made harbor in the world, and The port is spread across 134km² of land and is equipped with 67 berths.
Jebel Ali Port, operated by DP World, UAE Region, is the largest in the Middle East and the flagship facility of DP World’s portfolio of over 78 marine and inland terminals across six continents.
Logistics Capabilities in jebel ali sea port :
- LCL
- Handling transshipment cargo
- FCL de-stuffing/stuffing
- Rework/Consolidation operations
- Cross stuffing
- Weight reduction of containers
- Export stuffing
- Cargo delivery, including Inter-Port Transfer, Internal Shifting, and other additional services
Sea freight transit times from China to UAE
Generally, sea freight is the most popular choice for international cargo transfers that are over 200kg.
And the first reason is that sending a package with the sea is cost-effective and customers can save money — every day thousand of tons shipment sending from China to UAE.
But maybe customers with ocean freight can save time, but do not forget transit time is loner than for sea shipping from china to UAE is more extended than another shipping way like air cargo.
In this table, we write the average transit time from the main sea port of China to the UAE.
Type and size of container
Another thing that affected on sea shipping rate us the size of container. We have many different sizes of containers that customers can according to the size and volume of shipment chose one of them.
So if you want to use the best size of container for shipping from china to UAE, we suggest you contact DDPCH team, our experts after total calculation weight and volume your shipment can tell you which size of the container is suitable for you.
FCL vs. LCL
Generally, for ocean freight, we have 2 types of service
FLC: FCL, full container load, which means your goods are loaded into a full container
LCL: less than container load, which means your products and other importers’ goods consolidating together from the same loading port to the same destination port
You can choose FCL or LCL as you wish. But there’s a basic rule you should follow:
- If 1cbm~8cbm, choose LCL.
- If 8cbm~15cbm, choose FCL or LCL based on the practical situation.
- If over 15cbm, choose FCL without any hesitation.
- Min chargeable weight and volume for sea shipping is 1 CBM or 1 ton.
Sea freight rates from China to the UAE
Like air freight, sea freight price changes ever mount.
And sea freight per size of container and port is different too.
The price for an FCL shipment, obviously depends on the destination, both in terms of distance and cargo volumes.
Below follows a few FCL 20’’ and 40’’ price samples for various destinations from China to UAE.
Sea freight rates from China to the UAE
Please pay attention this price does not include the local port fee in china and UAE
Term of shipment: FOB
For checking the last price, please contact the DDPCH team.
Tracking sea cargo from china to UAE
Our customer can track a container from china to UAE with DDPCH online tracking system.
With this system, all customers can check the last status of shipment during transit time.
What is Door to Door delivery service?
Door to door (DDP) shipping is a service that DDPCH provides for all shipping and customs processes in the destination country for customers.
Sometimes customers in the destination cannot provide some necessary licenses for import, or the customs clearance process is so complicated for our customers, so DDPCH for these customers runs door to door shipping delivery service.
We provide air and sea door to door delivery service from China to UAE.
Our DDP shipping service covers all the steps required for shipping cargo from origin to destination:
- Pick up
- Shipment
- Customs clearance in the destination
- Delivery
Why Door To Door Shipping From China To UAE Service? The Fastest and Easiest Service
As said before, in the door to door shipping from China to UAE service, all the procedures are on us A to Z.
- WE PICK UP GOODS: This is where everything starts! When shipping from China to the UAE, you don’t need to worry about a single step of the way. We can pick up the goods from your supplier/manufacturer and transport them to our warehouse for sending them out and starting the shipping process.
- AIR/SEA FREIGHT: DDPCH, with its years of experience in shipping, works with the best airlines and shipping lines in China, so you can be assured that the goods will be transported at the highest quality possible with the least complications when you want to use our services for shipping from China to the UAE.
- WE HANDLE THE CUSTOMS CLEARANCE: This means you don’t have to worry about customs clearance in the UAE or any other paperwork, as our expert team in UAE customs does it completely for you.
- DELIVERY TO YOUR DOORSTEP: Wherever in UAE you are we deliver the goods to your address. Our staff in the UAE will call you before delivery, and you can receive the goods you ordered while you are sipping your coffee at home or the office!
Door to Door shipping by Air from China to UAE
DDPCH, with its unique door to door air freight service from China to UAE every year, supports many customers who want to import from China to UAE.
In door-to-door air shipping service, we do everything for our customers at a fixed price. For example, when the customer tells us that he wants to send 100 kg of fabric from China to Dubai, maybe we should tell our customer that the total cost is 3.5 USD per kg.
This price includes air freight + customs clearance fee in UAE delivery in Dubai.
But please pay attention to the door to door air cargo from China to UAE. Our min weight is 22 kg; if you want to send any package less than 22kg, you should pay for 22kg shipment.
At this moment we have door to door air service from the city to UAE
- Door to door service from Shenzhen to Dubai
- Door to door service from Guangzhou to Dubai
- Door to door service from Yiwu to Dubai
- Door to door service from Shanghai to Dubai
If you have any shipment to another city that wants to use our door to door service, you should send your package to one of our warehouses in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Yiwu.
Door to Door shipping by Sea from china to UAE
Door to door sea shipping service from China to UAE is one of the cheapest and most reliable services in DDPCH.
In the door to door sea shipping service, we conduct all shipping processes for our customers from 0 to 100.
Our price in Door to Door ( DDP ) shipping service from China to UAE includes:
- pickup
- Ocean freight
- Customs clearance in UAE
- Delivery in UAE ( Dubai )
In door to door sea shipping service from China to Dubai, we can send many different category products like:
- Brands product
- Powder
- Power bank and battery
- Bitcoin miner
We have door to door sea shipping service from this city in China:
- Door to door sea shipping from Shenzhen to Dubai
- Door to door sea shipping from Guangzhou to Dubai
- Door to door sea shipping from Yiwu to Dubai
- Door to door sea shipping shanghai to Dubai
Door to Door shipping cost and transit time from china to UAE
DDPCH is with powerful door to door shipping service from china to UAE is one of the main agent in china for provides this kind of service to customers.
The price for air door to door service is different from sea door to door service from china.
In the table below, we give you some price as reference, but please note this price changes every week, and for checking the price, please contact with DDPCH team.
Door to Door from (DDP) Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Yiwu by air to Dubai (UAE )
Currency is USD
Price includes air freight + customs clearance in Dubai + deliver in Dubai
Door to Door from (DDP) Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Yiwu by Sea to Dubai (UAE )
Currency is USD
Price includes sea freight + customs clearance in Dubai + deliver in Dubai
Tracking door to door cargo from china to UAE
DDPCH is the only door to door agent in China that can provide tracking codes for all door to door shipments from China.
After booking a shipment with DDPCH, our support team gives your tracking code, and you can check your shipment during transit from China to UAE.
Major Express courier service from china to UAE
DDDPCH is the leading agent of most of the main Express courier services from China to UAE:
- Aramex
- TNT
- DHL
- FedEx
- Ups
- China post
- Hongkong post
Our customers can use a high discount when booking shipments with DDPCH from China to the UAE.
We have a large corporation with all of these express companies for sending a package from China to UAE so we can provide competitive prices and transit time to our customers.
Express courier service rate and transit time from china to UAE
Our customer, when using DDPCH to send packaging from China to UAE with one of the express courier services, can use high discounts for shipping costs and save money.
Another reason that we suggest to our customers that they use express courier service from China to UAE is transit time.
Usually, these companies can send all shipments from China to UAE in around 2-5 days.
In this table, as a reference, we tell some basic prices for express courier service from China to UAE.
There are several major customs centres that facilitate the importation of goods from China. These include:
- Abu Dhabi Post Customs Centre
- Abu Dhabi Airport Customs Centre – Al Bateen
- Mussafah Port Customs Centre
- Zayed Port Customs Centre
- Dubai International Airport Customs Centre
- Cargo Village Customs Centre
- Al Maktoum Airport Customs Centre
- Jebel Ali Cargo Village Customs Centre
- Dubai Airport FZ Customs Centre
- Jebel Ali Port Customs Centre
- Rashid Port Customs Centre
- Hamriya Port Customs Centre – Dubai
- Airport Cargo Customs Centre
- SAIF Zone Customs Centre
- Port Khalid Customs Centre
- Khorfakkan Customs Centre
- Saqr Port Customs Centre
- Al Jazeera Port Customs Centre
- Fujairah International Airport Customs
- Deba Al Fujairah Port Customs Centre
- Creek Customs Centre – Ajman
- Ajman Port and Customs Centre
Each of these centres is equipped to facilitate customs clearance for imported goods from China.
These customs centres are crucial points of entry for goods imported from China. They are responsible for the customs clearance process, which includes checking, registering, and levying duties on imported goods. The customs clearance process ensures that all goods entering the country comply with local laws and regulations. These centres are spread across the UAE, allowing for efficient distribution of imported goods to various parts of the country.
Jebel Ali Port, operated by DP World, UAE Region, is the biggest human-made harbor in the world and the largest port in the Middle East. Its vast expanse spans 134km² of land and it is equipped with 67 berths. This port is part of DP World’s portfolio, which includes over 78 marine and inland terminals across six continents. Jebel Ali Port’s extensive logistics capabilities, such as handling transshipment cargo, FCL de-stuffing/stuffing, rework/consolidation operations, cross stuffing, weight reduction of containers, export stuffing, and cargo delivery (including Inter-Port Transfer, Internal Shifting, and other additional services), make it an attractive choice for DDPCH’s sea shipping services from China to the UAE.
DDPCH provides sea shipping services from all major ports in China to main UAE ports such as Jebel Ali (AEJEA), Khalifa Port (BHKBS), Khor Fakkan (AEKLF), Zayed (AEAUH), and Port Rashid (AEDXB). By leveraging the expansive and well-equipped Jebel Ali Port, they are able to handle various types of cargo, enabling them to offer the best ocean freight service at competitive prices to all customers importing from China to the UAE. Their strategic use of the UAE’s seaports, which are renowned international and regional hubs, helps drive economic growth and facilitate economic diversification.
Air freight rates for shipments from China to the UAE are dynamic and change every month. These rates are typically determined by the airlines, taking into account various factors such as the weight of the shipment, the departure and arrival airports, and other market conditions. As a reference, DDPCH provides an average price for major airports. Despite the fluctuating rates, DDPCH guarantees that it can always provide customers with the best and fastest service at competitive prices.
The average air freight rates from various Chinese cities to Dubai and Abu Dhabi vary based on the weight of the shipment. Here are some examples:
For shipments from Shenzhen to Dubai, the average rate per kg can range from 2.5 (for 1000+ kg shipments) to 3.5 (for 45+ kg shipments). Similarly, for shipments from Guangzhou to Dubai, the rates range from 1.9 to 3.
For shipments from Shenzhen to Abu Dhabi, the rates range from 2.9 to 4. Meanwhile, for shipments from Guangzhou to Abu Dhabi, the rates range from 3.2 to 4.5.
Please note that these are average rates and actual rates may vary month by month. DDPCH ensures to provide the most competitive prices and efficient service regardless of these changes.
Sea freight rates for shipments from China to the UAE are influenced by a range of factors, and they tend to change every month. The cost of sea freight is primarily determined by the size of the container and the specific port. The destination’s distance and cargo volumes also significantly impact the price for Full Container Load (FCL) shipments.