Current Freight Rates
| Weight | Rate (USD / KG) |
|---|---|
| 1 KG | USD 23.26 |
| 2 KG | USD 16.31 |
| 3 KG | USD 14.00 |
| 4 KG | USD 12.84 |
| 5 KG | USD 12.14 |
| 6 KG | USD 12.84 |
| 7 KG | USD 12.34 |
| 8 KG | USD 11.97 |
| 9 KG | USD 11.68 |
| 10 KG | USD 11.45 |
| 11 KG | USD 11.89 |
| 12 KG | USD 11.68 |
| 13 KG | USD 11.50 |
| 14 KG | USD 11.35 |
| 15 KG | USD 11.22 |
| 16 KG | USD 11.10 |
| 17 KG | USD 11.82 |
| 18 KG | USD 11.68 |
| 19 KG | USD 11.56 |
| 20 KG | USD 11.45 |
How these prices are calculated — chargeable weight
Freight is not billed on the number on your bathroom scale. It is billed on chargeable weight: the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is L × W × H (cm) ÷ 8000. Denser cargo pays on its weight; light bulky cargo pays on the space it occupies. Whichever is higher is the one you pay — never the lower.
- One cubic metre = 125 kg. That is 1,000,000 cm³ ÷ 8000, the same divisor used for the volumetric check, so both sides of this page agree with each other.
- Per-kilogram channels. The rate is multiplied by chargeable weight, rounded up to the next whole kilogram. A 300 kg consignment that only measures out to a smaller volumetric figure is still charged on its 300 kg actual weight.
- Freight only. These are published freight rates. Duty, tax and customs charges at destination are not a fixed number we can print: they follow your product's HS code, its declared value and the exchange rate applied on the day of entry, so they are confirmed against your actual goods and quoted separately.
- Indicative only — the real price can be higher or lower. Nothing on this page is a quotation or a commitment. What you finally pay depends on what the product is, how it is packed, the chargeable weight, the declared value, the destination duty position and the exchange rate at the time. Send the product details, weight and dimensions and we will price your specific shipment.
Trade Terms Explained — Who Pays for What EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP and seven more — see which costs sit with us and which sit with you
The rate above is quoted on one specific trade term. Change the term and you change how much of the journey to Spain is already inside the price. The table below maps the eleven common Incoterms® against the twelve cost stages of a door-to-door shipment, so you can see exactly where our responsibility ends and yours begins.
- Seller — Cost and arrangement sit with the seller / shipper.
- Buyer — Cost and arrangement sit with the buyer / consignee.
- Negotiable — Not fixed by the rule — agree it in the contract.
| Term | 1 Loading on truck | 2 Export customs declaration | 3 Carriage to port of export | 4 Unloading at port of export | 5 Loading on vessel / aircraft | 6 Main carriage | 7 Cargo insurance | 8 Unloading at port of import | 9 Loading on truck at import | 10 Carriage to destination | 11 Import customs clearance | 12 Import duties & taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW Ex Works | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck | Buyer Buyer — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FCA Free Carrier | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FAS Free Alongside Ship | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FOB Free On Board | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CFR Cost and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CPT Carriage Paid To | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU) | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAP Delivered At Place | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DDP Delivered Duty Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Seller Seller — Import customs clearance | Seller Seller — Import duties & taxes |
EXW Ex Works
Buyer takes over at the seller's door and carries every cost from there. Lowest quoted price, highest buyer workload.
FCA Free Carrier
Seller clears the goods for export and hands them to the carrier the buyer nominated.
FAS Free Alongside Ship
Sea and inland waterway only. Seller delivers alongside the vessel; loading is on the buyer.
FOB Free On Board
Sea and inland waterway only. Risk passes once the goods are on board. The most common buying term.
CFR Cost and Freight
Seller pays the main carriage but carries no insurance obligation; risk still passes on loading.
CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight
As CFR, plus the seller must buy and pay for cargo insurance (minimum cover unless you agree more).
CPT Carriage Paid To
Any mode. Seller pays carriage through to the named destination; insurance is not obligatory.
CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid
As CPT, plus the seller must insure the cargo through to the named destination.
DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU)
Seller delivers unloaded at the named terminal. Renamed DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) in Incoterms® 2020.
DAP Delivered At Place
Seller delivers to your address ready for unloading; import clearance and duty stay with the buyer.
DDP Delivered Duty Paid
Seller carries everything through to your door, duty and tax included. Highest quoted price, least buyer workload.
Two things worth flagging. Under CIF and CIP the seller is obliged to buy cargo insurance and pay the premium; under every other term insurance is optional, and we recommend buyers arrange their own cover so a loss or damage in transit is recoverable. And this table is a working summary for planning purposes — the binding definitions are the ones published by the International Chamber of Commerce in the Incoterms® rules, so confirm the exact term wording in your sales contract before you ship.
Service Details
China to Spain — Air Small Parcel FO-SIM-1
Express air small-parcel service from China to Spain, covering packages from 0.5 KG up to 50 KG. Channel FO-SIM-1 applies a volumetric divisor of 8,000 (2x volumetric-free). Chargeable weight = max(actual weight, L × W × H cm ÷ 8,000). Minimum billable weight: 50 g. All prices displayed in USD.
Current Rate — 2026-05-14
| Weight Range | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 0 – 2 KG | USD 8.77 |
| 2 – 20 KG | USD 8.77 |
Shipments entering Spain must comply with Agencia Tributaria. B2C parcels valued below €150 may qualify for IOSS simplified import. Goods above €150 are subject to customs duties plus local VAT.
Rates on this lane are per kilogram of chargeable weight, which is the greater of actual gross weight and L×W×H ÷ 8000. One cubic metre of cargo is treated as about 125 kg, so anything lighter than that per cubic metre is billed on the space it occupies rather than on the scale reading. Knowing which side of that line your cargo falls on changes the quote more than any negotiation will.
The consignments that move regularly on this service into Spain are dominated by electronics manufacturing equipment (HS 84), where clearance turns on cE machinery file, plus food-contact or GMP evidence where the line touches product, automation equipment (HS 84) and e-commerce (HS mixed). We publish a handling brief for each, because the difference between a clean clearance and a two-week hold is almost always documentation prepared before the cargo leaves the factory rather than anything that happens in transit.
To see this tariff against a real consignment rather than a rate card, the 10 KG, 21 KG, 50 KG and 100 KG pages run it at a fixed weight and show the landed total, including the point where stepping up a bracket lowers your cost per kilo. They are the fastest way to check whether consolidating two orders into one is worth the wait.
If you already know roughly what you are moving, skip the rate maths. The 10 KG, 21 KG, 50 KG and 100 KG pages apply this tariff to a fixed consignment and show the result, including the point where stepping up a tier lowers your cost per kilo. The China to Spain Air Freight Cost page sets this channel against the alternatives, and shipping from China to Spain is the full destination guide.
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Service Coverage & Restrictions
Coverage: Spain nationwide (remote islands and military addresses excluded).
Weight: 0.5 KG – 50 KG per parcel.
Volumetric divisor: 8,000 — higher of actual or volumetric weight is billed.
Declared value: Must not exceed €150. Accurate HS codes mandatory.
Prohibited Items
- Dangerous goods and hazardous materials
- Lithium batteries (standalone or oversized) — enquire for battery channels
- Counterfeit or brand-infringing goods
- Liquids, powders, and pastes exceeding airline limits
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Get a Quote →Tracking & Customs Resources
Once your shipment is in transit you may want to verify status or look up official duty rates. The following third-party tools and government portals are often useful for shipments to Spain:
External resources are provided for reference and open in a new tab. Always confirm current rules with your customs broker before shipping.
Where these numbers come from
Duty and tax figures on this page are planning estimates. The binding assessment is made by the national EU customs authority against your declared HS code at the time of entry; where the amount is material, verify the current rate through ITC Market Access Map before committing to an order.
Most landed-cost surprises trace back to classification rather than freight. the WCO Harmonized System defines the heading structure every customs administration builds on, and ITC Market Access Map will show you the duty a given heading attracts in this destination.
On the air side, anything with a cell or a battery in it, plus liquids, powders, magnets and aerosols, is governed by the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Those articles are not refused outright, but they need to be declared at booking so the shipment is built correctly — declaring them late is the single most common cause of an air consignment being offloaded.
If this is your first shipment into Spain, the Spain Country Commercial Guide covers the practical import environment in more depth than a rate page reasonably can, and it is written by a party with no stake in your booking.
China to Spain — Shipping Reference Data
| Main air gateways | the main gateway airport |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | the national EU customs authority |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | EUR 150 |
| Import tax & duty regime | Import VAT 17–27%; duty 0–12% by TARIC |
| Local currency | EUR |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 3–6 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | CE marking + IOSS for low-value parcels |
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 Spain. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
3D Carton Packing Calculator
Before tendering this Air Small Parcel – FO-SIM-1 shipment, check how many units really fit per carton — the 3D packing tool computes layers, rotation, and protective gaps for your exact product dimensions.
Open Packing Tool →Spain Air Freight Checklist
- Compare volumetric weight (L×W×H÷6000) with actual weight — the higher one is billed.
- Lithium batteries and liquids need pre-approval on most air routes — declare them upfront.
- Keep single cartons under 30 KG for air handling to Spain to avoid overweight surcharges.
- Shrink-wrap and corner-protect cartons — air cargo is transloaded multiple times.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Air Small Parcel – FO-SIM-1 from China to Spain take?
Air freight on this route runs about 5–10 business days door-to-door, plus roughly 3–6 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 Spain?
Clearance is handled by the national EU customs authority. The regime is: Import VAT 17–27%; duty 0–12% by TARIC, with a de-minimis position of EUR 150. Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
In what currency is this route priced and paid?
Freight is quoted and invoiced in USD; the destination-side currency is EUR. Payment is typically due before departure, and DDP means you settle the full landed cost once.
What documents are required for customs clearance in Spain?
the national EU customs authority 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 + IOSS for low-value parcels). We file these under DDP.
What does DDP shipping to Spain include on this route?
DDP means we quote the freight, the customs entry with the national EU customs authority and last-mile delivery in Spain together, so you settle once. The duty and tax portion depends on your product's HS code, declared value and the exchange rate at entry, so it is confirmed against your actual goods — the figures on this page are indicative and can move either way.
When does capacity tighten on the China–Spain 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.
Historical Price Records
All price updates are recorded here. Use the weekly tabs to browse older entries.
| Date | 0-2KG | 2-20KG |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04Latest | USD 23.26 | USD 16.31 |
| 2026-10-24 | USD 23.25 | USD 16.31 |
| 2026-10-16 | USD 23.25 | USD 16.30 |
| 2026-10-10 | USD 23.25 | USD 16.31 |
| 2026-09-30 | USD 23.26 | USD 16.31 |
| 2026-09-17 | USD 23.28 | USD 16.33 |
| 2026-09-15 | USD 23.26 | USD 16.31 |
| 2026-09-07 | USD 22.81 | USD 15.86 |
| 2026-09-07 | USD 22.80 | USD 15.85 |
| 2026-08-17 | USD 22.80 | USD 15.85 |
| 2026-08-17 | USD 22.84 | USD 15.89 |
| 2026-08-06 | USD 22.84 | USD 15.89 |
| 2026-08-03 | USD 22.84 | USD 15.90 |
| 2026-07-30 | USD 22.84 | USD 15.89 |
| 2026-07-20 | USD 22.87 | USD 15.92 |
| 2026-07-17 | USD 22.78 | USD 15.83 |
| 2026-07-14 | USD 22.76 | USD 15.81 |
| 2026-07-07 | USD 22.74 | USD 15.79 |
| 2026-07-03 | USD 22.75 | USD 15.80 |
| 2026-07-02 | USD 22.74 | USD 15.79 |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 22.74 | USD 15.80 |
| 2026-06-23 | USD 22.74 | USD 15.79 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 22.77 | USD 15.82 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 22.76 | USD 15.82 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 22.72 | USD 15.77 |
Price Trend
Customer Reviews
What customers say about shipping to Spain with us.
🇪🇸 Spain
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Spain through this team. The goods were packed better than expected. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
Great DDP air parcel service to Spain. We shipped a sample batch to our Madrid distributor and the whole process was effortless — booking, pickup, transit, customs, delivery. The team noticed our commercial invoice had an incorrect country of origin and flagged it before export, saving us a potential customs hold. That kind of attention to detail is rare and valuable.
Solid option for shipping general cargo to Barcelona. Transit was within the estimated window, customs was handled cleanly, and the DDP terms meant no surprises for our customer. Communication was clear and the team responded same-day to every query. Will continue using this lane for regular orders.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Spain. The goods were packed better than expected. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
Very poor experience. The parcel was delivered to the wrong address despite having a clearly labelled consignee, and it took eleven days to recover. We were not contacted proactively — we found out because our client called us. When we raised a claim we were told the carrier had marked it as delivered and there was nothing to do. The refund process was slow and only partial. Would not recommend this channel until the last-mile partner in Spain is improved.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Spain. The goods were packed better than expected. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Spain. The goods were packed better than expected. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Would use the same line again for general cargo. Muy buen servicio y sin cargos sorpresa al final.
We tested this lane to Spain with a mid-volume order. Lead time was realistic and easy to plan around. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. La entrega fue ordenada y el seguimiento fue claro.
We tested this lane to Spain with a mid-volume order. The goods were packed better than expected. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. La entrega fue ordenada y el seguimiento fue claro.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Spain through this team. The goods were packed better than expected. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Muy buen servicio y sin cargos sorpresa al final.
This was a DDP shipment to Spain for mixed cartons. Lead time was realistic and easy to plan around. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We tested this lane to Spain with a mid-volume order. The goods were packed better than expected. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
This was a DDP shipment to Spain for mixed cartons. Lead time was realistic and easy to plan around. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Spain through this team. The goods were packed better than expected. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Muy buen servicio y sin cargos sorpresa al final.
This was a DDP shipment to Spain for mixed cartons. Lead time was realistic and easy to plan around. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
Quick turnaround and great packaging. My goods arrived in perfect condition and ahead of the estimated delivery date.
Good service overall. The freight cost was competitive and the clearance process was handled well.
Very reliable for importing electronics. The declared value process was handled professionally and duties were prepaid.
Delivery was a few days behind schedule but goods arrived in perfect condition. The DDP coverage was genuinely all-inclusive.
Decent service but transit took about a week longer than quoted. Goods arrived undamaged which is the main thing.
Great tracking visibility throughout the shipment. The team answered questions promptly via WhatsApp.
Solid option for sea freight. Communication could be slightly faster but no major issues.
Shipping Spain cargo by industry
This rate is for the lane. What decides whether the cargo arrives intact is the commodity — how it prices, how it must be packed and loaded, and which compliance step holds it at the border. These guides cover that per industry.
- Home Appliances Home Appliances, HVAC & Commercial
- Laboratory Furniture Furniture & Home Products
- Fabric Textiles, Apparel, Footwear & Leather
- Luggage Textiles, Apparel, Footwear & Leather
- Fire Protection Equipment Fire, Safety & Traffic Products
- Illuminated Signs Retail, Display & Commercial Fixtures
- Outdoor Products Toys, Sports, Outdoor & Leisure
- Office Supplies Consumer Goods & Gifts
- Cross-border E-commerce E-commerce & Retail Channels
- Metal Products Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Architectural Hardware Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Production Line Equipment General Machinery & Industrial Equipment