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📋 Service Details
China to Reunion Air Freight — how the lane runs
Air Freight into Reunion runs through RUN (Saint-Denis Roland Garros). Clearance is by Douane française (EU customs territory) and typical dwell before release is 3–8 days.
Réunion is part of the EU customs territory, so EU tariff and CE marking rules apply — but the octroi de mer dock due, which does not exist in mainland France, can add far more to landed cost than the customs duty itself. Its rate depends on whether an equivalent product is made locally, so classification research genuinely pays here.
Route facts
| Destination country | Reunion |
|---|---|
| Region | Africa |
| Mode | Air Freight |
| Gateways used | RUN (Saint-Denis Roland Garros) |
| Transit, China to gateway | 5–8 business days |
| Clearance / dwell | 3–8 days |
| Peak season | Sep–Nov |
Delivery cities on this lane
Each city below has its own guide covering the gateway that serves it, the inland leg after clearance and the local delivery requirements.
- China to Saint-Denis — capital and the main commercial market. Via RUN air / Port Reunion sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Le Port — the container port district. Via RUN air / Port Reunion sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Saint-Paul — western coastal commercial area. Via RUN air / Port Reunion sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Saint-Pierre — southern regional centre. Via RUN air / Port Reunion sea; inland leg +1 day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Le Tampon — interior highland municipality. Via RUN air / Port Reunion sea; inland leg +1 day. Air Freight guide →
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ℹ️ Additional Information
Clearance requirements into Reunion
Reduced VAT of 8.5% plus octroi de mer — a local dock due of 6.5–60% that is unique to the French overseas departments. The de-minimis position is EUR 150 for duty; VAT applies from the first euro.
Conformity: CE marking under EU rules; French labelling requirements.
Known friction points: Octroi de mer is the dominant cost element and varies by product and local production status. EU rules otherwise apply in full, including CE marking and French labelling.
Documents we file under DDP
- Commercial invoice showing HS codes and the true transaction value
- Packing list with carton count, gross and net weight, and dimensions
- Air waybill
- Certificate of origin where it reduces the duty rate
- Product certification or conformity documents where the commodity requires them
Packing notes
- Chargeable weight is the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000)
- Use ISPM-15 treated wood for any pallet or crate — untreated timber is a common hold
- Mark every carton with the consignee name, city and carton number of total
- Declare lithium batteries, magnets, liquids and powders before booking, not after
Other modes into Reunion
Duty rates, thresholds and conformity rules change by ministerial decision. The figures here are buyer-planning references, not a customs ruling — confirm the current position for your HS code with Douane française (EU customs territory) or your broker before shipping.
📊 China to Reunion — Shipping Reference Data
| Main air gateways | RUN (Saint-Denis Roland Garros) |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Douane française (EU customs territory) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | EUR 150 for duty; VAT applies from the first euro |
| Import tax & duty regime | Reduced VAT of 8.5% plus octroi de mer — a local dock due of 6.5–60% that is unique to the French overseas departments |
| Local currency | EUR |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 3–8 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | CE marking under EU rules; French labelling requirements |
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 Reunion. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
3D Carton Packing Calculator
Air freight to Reunion 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 →✅ Reunion Air Freight Checklist
- 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.
- Label every carton with destination, carton number, and total count (e.g. 3/12).
- Shrink-wrap and corner-protect cartons — air cargo is transloaded multiple times.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Air DDP Door-to-Door from China to Reunion take?
Air freight on this route runs about 5–10 business days door-to-door, plus roughly 3–8 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 Reunion?
Clearance is handled by Douane française (EU customs territory). The regime is: Reduced VAT of 8.5% plus octroi de mer — a local dock due of 6.5–60% that is unique to the French overseas departments, with a de-minimis position of EUR 150 for duty; VAT applies from the first euro. Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
Can you ship special cargo (batteries, branded goods) to Reunion?
Yes — battery cargo by air follows IATA PI966/PI967; we run certified battery channels via RUN (Saint-Denis Roland Garros). Brand-goods and DG paperwork are handled within the DDP service. Surcharges apply.
What documents are required for customs clearance in Reunion?
Douane française (EU customs territory) typically requires a commercial invoice with HS codes, a packing list, the bill of lading/air waybill, a certificate of origin (may lower duty), and any product certification (CE marking under EU rules; French labelling requirements). We file these under DDP.
What does DDP shipping to Reunion include on this route?
DDP means one price covering freight, the duty/tax owed to Douane française (EU customs territory), and last-mile delivery to your door in Reunion. There are no surprise charges at destination.
Which ports or airports does this route use into Reunion?
Sea cargo to Reunion clears through Port Réunion (Le Port); air freight clears via RUN (Saint-Denis Roland Garros). We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward delivery to your address and build it into the DDP price.
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