Shipping from China to the UAE
Shipping from China to the UAE is one of the fastest-value lanes we run. Air freight reaches Dubai in 3–5 days at roughly $2.50–5.00 per kg. Sea LCL takes 18–28 days at $30–60 per CBM into Jebel Ali — one of the world's most efficient ports — with 20ft containers from around $1,200–2,000.
DDP shipping from China to the UAE includes pickup, freight, customs (5% duty + 5% VAT on most goods) and door delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah — one all-in price, no surprises.
Sea freight from China to the UAE
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Jebel Ali (Dubai) | 18–28 days | 20ft from ~$1,200 · 40HQ from ~$1,800 |
| LCL (any origin → UAE) | 18–28 days | $30–60 per CBM |
| Air: → Dubai (DXB) / Abu Dhabi | 3–5 days | $2.50–5.00 per kg |
Reference ranges — live rates change weekly; ask for today’s price.
Air freight from China to the UAE
Air freight to the UAE is excellent value — 3–5 days at $2.50–5.00 per chargeable kg, one of the cheapest air lanes from China. For e-commerce replenishment into Dubai, air is often the default, not the premium.
DDP door-to-door to the UAE
One all-in price covering pickup in China, freight, customs clearance, duties and final delivery — properly declared, no creative customs.
- Step 1 · Pickup in China
We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.
- Step 2 · Export & freight
Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose — documents shared at every step.
- Step 3 · Customs clearance
Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly — correct values, real declarations.
- Step 4 · Final delivery
To your door, warehouse, or FBA center — with tracking that works the whole way.
DDP reference: sea ≈ $3–4.5/kg · air ≈ $6–8/kg
Customs in the UAE — what to know
Import duty 5% on most goods + VAT 5%. Jebel Ali is the main gateway — one of the most efficient ports in the region. Some goods (electronics parts, certain foods) are duty-exempt.
FAQ — China to the UAE
+What are UAE import duties and VAT?
Most goods carry 5% customs duty plus 5% VAT. Some categories (certain electronics, re-exports through free zones) qualify for exemptions — we check your HS code before quoting.
+Can you deliver to free zones like JAFZA/DMCC?
Yes — we deliver to free zone addresses and handle the specific documentation free zones require, including re-export paperwork.
+How fast is express to the UAE?
2–4 days via courier for small parcels — and for slightly larger cargo, our consolidated air service often beats courier pricing at similar speed.