Shipping from China to South Africa — Questions Answered

It depends on the shipping method you choose.

Sea freight from China to South Africa takes 30–45 days depending on the port of origin in China and your destination in South Africa.

Air freight from China to South Africa takes 5–10 days door-to-door including customs clearance.

Shipping from China to South Africa costs depend on the size, weight and method you choose.

Sea freight is priced per CBM (cubic metre). Air freight is priced per kg.

Contact us for a free quote — we respond within 24 hours with a full price including all duties and customs.

Sea freight is the cheapest shipping option from China to South Africa — especially for large or heavy cargo.

LCL (Less than Container Load) sea freight lets you pay only for the space your goods use, making it the most affordable option for small to medium shipments from China to South Africa.

Yes — all our shipping from China to South Africa is fully door-to-door.

We handle all customs clearance and deliver straight to your door anywhere in South Africa including Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

Yes — all our shipping from China to South Africa quotes include duties and customs clearance.

There are no hidden fees. You receive a full price upfront before you commit to anything.

For more information on import duties visit the official SARS website.

Most commercial goods do not require a formal import licence for shipping from China to South Africa.

However certain restricted goods may require permits. Contact us and we will advise you based on your specific cargo type.

Import duties on goods shipped from China to South Africa vary by product category.

Most goods attract between 0–45% import duty plus 15% VAT. We calculate all duties upfront and include them in your shipping from China to South Africa quote — no surprises.

We handle all SARS customs clearance on your behalf.

As an experienced China to South Africa shipping company we manage all documentation, duties and customs processes — you don't need to do anything except receive your goods.

Yes — we ship from Alibaba, AliExpress, Made-in-China, Global Sources and all major Chinese platforms to South Africa.

Our sourcing agent service can also help you find and verify suppliers before you order — protecting you from scammers and unreliable vendors.

Yes — all shipments from China to South Africa include real-time tracking.

You will receive tracking updates at every stage — from departure in China to delivery at your door in South Africa.

Sea freight from China arrives at Durban Port or Cape Town Port.

Air freight arrives at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport. We handle inland delivery from all ports to anywhere in South Africa.

Prohibited items for shipping from China to South Africa include dangerous goods, weapons, counterfeit products and certain chemicals.

Some items require special permits. Contact us before ordering and we will advise you on whether your specific goods can be shipped from China to South Africa.