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Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to Greece.
Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
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Price Trend — Greece Air Freight
Historical freight rates from China to Greece for 1 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
China to Greece — Shipping Reference Data
Reference figures that shape cost and transit on the China-Greece route:
Main air gateways
the main international gateway airport
Destination customs authority
the national EU customs authority
De-minimis / duty-free threshold
EUR 150 (duty-free threshold)
Import tax & duty regime
Import VAT 17–27% by member state; duty 0–12% by TARIC code
Local currency
EUR
Typical port/airport dwell time
3–6 days
Peak / busy season
Sep–Nov
Conformity & certification
CE marking + IOSS for low-value B2C parcels
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
Small Parcel
Who Ships This Weight?
Shipments of 1 KG or under are most commonly used for product samples, quality inspection requests, documents, and single-unit e-commerce orders. At this weight range, express air freight is almost always the most cost-effective option — sea freight minimum charges would make it uneconomical.
Ideal for Alibaba sample orders before bulk purchasing
Commonly used by Shopify/WooCommerce stores for test orders
FedEx, DHL, and UPS express services available at this weight
Declared value under USD 800 may qualify for de minimis in the US
🧰 Free 3D Loading Tools for Air Freight
This page covers Air Freight from China to Greece. Plan your cargo with the matching tool before requesting a quote.
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Actual vs. volumetric weight — carriers charge whichever is higher (L×W×H÷6000 for air)
Cargo type surcharge — batteries, liquids, and branded goods carry additional fees
Peak season surcharges — Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (Oct) add 15–30%
Destination area — Greece may have remote area surcharges for certain postal codes
Declared value — customs duties are calculated on CIF value
Customs & Documentation for Greece
De minimis threshold — shipments below local tax threshold may clear duty-free
Required documents: commercial invoice, packing list, and accurate HS codes
DDP service includes all import duties — you pay one total price with no surprises
Battery and liquid goods require additional certification documents
EU IOSS/VAT registration may be required for e-commerce shipments above EUR 150
CE certification required for electronic goods sold to EU consumers
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship from China to Greece?
Current rates for shipping from China to Greece start at USD 22.39/KG via EU Air Small Parcel FO-SI6-1. For 1 KG, the estimated total is approximately USD 22, with all duties paid under DDP. Final landed cost depends on the Import VAT 17–27% by member state; duty 0–12% by TARIC code applied by the national EU customs authority.
What duties and taxes apply when importing into Greece?
Imports into Greece are assessed by the national EU customs authority. The applicable regime is: Import VAT 17–27% by member state; duty 0–12% by TARIC code. The duty-free / de-minimis position is EUR 150 (duty-free threshold). Under our DDP service these charges are pre-paid and included in the per-KG price, so there is nothing to settle on arrival.
How long does shipping from China to Greece take?
Door-to-door transit to Greece: air freight 5–10 business days, sea LCL 30–50 days, sea FCL 28–45 days, and rail 18–28 days. On arrival, allow roughly 3–6 days of clearance/dwell at the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP.
Which ports and airports handle China shipments to Greece?
Sea freight to Greece typically routes through Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, while air freight clears via the main international gateway airport. We pick the gateway with the best onward delivery time to your final address and price it into the DDP rate.
In what currency are rates to Greece quoted and paid?
Freight to Greece is quoted and invoiced in USD; the local currency on the destination side is EUR. Payment is typically due before departure (T/T or PayPal), and because it's DDP you settle the full landed cost once — no destination collect charges.
What certifications are required to import into Greece?
For regulated goods entering Greece, plan for: CE marking + IOSS for low-value B2C parcels. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common cause of clearance holds with the national EU customs authority, so confirm requirements for your HS code before the cargo leaves China.
What documents are required for customs clearance in Greece?
the national EU customs authority typically requires: (1) commercial invoice with HS codes and declared value; (2) packing list with weights and dimensions; (3) bill of lading or air waybill; (4) certificate of origin (may lower duty); and (5) any product-specific certification (CE marking + IOSS for low-value B2C parcels). Under DDP we prepare and file these for you.
What is the minimum shipment size for shipping to Greece?
Minimums to Greece vary by channel: air DDP from about 21 KG (some from 12 KG), sea LCL from roughly 1 CBM, and express courier for single parcels. Below 21 KG, express is usually the most economical way into Greece.
