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📋 Service Details
Paraguay Sea Freight from China: routing and transit
This is our sea freight service from China to Paraguay. Departure is from Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Yiwu or Shanghai; entry is through Landlocked — via Montevideo or Buenos Aires, then Paraná river barge to Asunción, with clearance handled by Dirección Nacional de Aduanas de Paraguay.
Paraguay is served by the Paraná–Paraguay river barge system from Montevideo or Buenos Aires, one of the longest inland waterway movements used in regular commerce. Ciudad del Este on the Brazilian border operates a re-export regime that has made Paraguay a redistribution point for Chinese consumer electronics into Brazil and Argentina — a genuinely distinctive feature of this lane.
Route facts
| Destination country | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Region | Americas |
| Mode | Sea Freight |
| Gateways used | Landlocked — via Montevideo or Buenos Aires, then Paraná river barge to Asunción |
| Transit, China to gateway | 35–48 calendar days including the river leg |
| Clearance / dwell | 5–12 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 Asuncion — capital and the main clearance point. Via ASU air / Montevideo transit; inland leg +2 days. Sea Freight guide →
- China to Ciudad del Este — the free-trade re-export city on the Brazilian border. Via ASU air / Montevideo transit; inland leg +3 days. Sea Freight guide →
- China to Encarnacion — southern border city with Argentina. Via ASU air / Montevideo transit; inland leg +2 days. Sea Freight guide →
- China to San Lorenzo — industrial satellite of Asuncion. Via ASU air / Montevideo transit; inland leg +2 days. Sea Freight guide →
- China to Luque — the municipality around the international airport. Via ASU air / Montevideo transit; inland leg +2 days. Sea Freight guide →
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ℹ️ Additional Information
What Dirección Nacional de Aduanas de Paraguay will ask for
IVA 10%; Mercosur common external tariff 0–35%, with a reduced regime for goods re-exported through Ciudad del Este. The de-minimis position is No practical de-minimis for commercial cargo.
Conformity: INTN conformity for regulated goods; import registration required.
Known friction points: River barge schedules are seasonal and low water can suspend service. The Ciudad del Este re-export regime has its own tax treatment — confirm which regime applies before quoting.
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
- Bill of lading
- 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 ÷ 1000 for LCL chargeable volume)
- 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 Paraguay
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 Dirección Nacional de Aduanas de Paraguay or your broker before shipping.
📊 China to Paraguay — Shipping Reference Data
| Main sea gateways | Landlocked — via Montevideo or Buenos Aires, then Paraná river barge to Asunción |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Dirección Nacional de Aduanas de Paraguay |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | No practical de-minimis for commercial cargo |
| Import tax & duty regime | IVA 10%; Mercosur common external tariff 0–35%, with a reduced regime for goods re-exported through Ciudad del Este |
| Local currency | PYG |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 5–12 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | INTN conformity for regulated goods; import registration required |
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 Sea Route
This page covers a Sea freight service from China to Paraguay. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
3D Container Loading Planner
Wondering whether your cargo fills a 20GP or needs a 40HQ for this Paraguay route? The 3D container planner simulates cartons, crates, pallets, and even mixed box sizes in one container.
Open Container Planner →✅ Paraguay Sea Freight Checklist
- Confirm whether your Paraguay rate is per CBM or per container before comparing quotes.
- Verify the receiver's customs import capability in Paraguay for DDP terms before booking.
- Declare accurate gross weight — VGM misdeclaration delays vessels and triggers fines.
- Photograph the container number, seal, and loading process for insurance evidence.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Sea DDP Door-to-Door from China to Paraguay take?
Sea freight on this route runs about 25–45 calendar days door-to-door, plus roughly 5–12 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 Paraguay?
Clearance is handled by Dirección Nacional de Aduanas de Paraguay. The regime is: IVA 10%; Mercosur common external tariff 0–35%, with a reduced regime for goods re-exported through Ciudad del Este, with a de-minimis position of No practical de-minimis for commercial cargo. Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
When does capacity tighten on the China–Paraguay 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.
Can you ship special cargo (batteries, branded goods) to Paraguay?
Yes — battery goods by sea follow UN3480/UN3481 rules with an MSDS; we prepare the dangerous-goods paperwork as part of DDP into Landlocked — via Montevideo or Buenos Aires, then Paraná river barge to Asunción. Surcharges apply.
Which ports or airports does this route use into Paraguay?
Sea cargo to Paraguay clears through Landlocked — via Montevideo or Buenos Aires, then Paraná river barge to Asunción; air freight clears via ASU (Asunción). We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward delivery to your address and build it into the DDP price.
What does DDP shipping to Paraguay include on this route?
DDP means one price covering freight, the duty/tax owed to Dirección Nacional de Aduanas de Paraguay, and last-mile delivery to your door in Paraguay. There are no surprise charges at destination.
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