Current Freight Rates
| Weight | Rate (USD / KG) |
|---|---|
| 1 KG | USD 23.29 |
| 2 KG | USD 16.34 |
| 3 KG | USD 14.03 |
| 4 KG | USD 12.87 |
| 5 KG | USD 12.18 |
| 6 KG | USD 12.87 |
| 7 KG | USD 12.37 |
| 8 KG | USD 12.00 |
| 9 KG | USD 11.71 |
| 10 KG | USD 11.48 |
| 11 KG | USD 11.92 |
| 12 KG | USD 11.71 |
| 13 KG | USD 11.53 |
| 14 KG | USD 11.38 |
| 15 KG | USD 11.25 |
| 16 KG | USD 11.13 |
| 17 KG | USD 11.85 |
| 18 KG | USD 11.71 |
| 19 KG | USD 11.59 |
| 20 KG | USD 11.48 |
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) ÷ 12000. 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 = 83 kg. That is 1,000,000 cm³ ÷ 12000, 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 Italy 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 Italy — Air Small Parcel FO-SI12-1
Express air small-parcel service from China to Italy, covering packages from 0.5 KG up to 50 KG. Channel FO-SI12-1 applies a volumetric divisor of 12,000 (volumetric ÷ 12,000). Chargeable weight = max(actual weight, L × W × H cm ÷ 12,000). Minimum billable weight: 50 g. All prices displayed in USD.
Current Rate — 2026-05-14
| Weight Range | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 0 – 2 KG | USD 8.80 |
| 2 – 20 KG | USD 8.80 |
Shipments entering Italy must comply with Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli. B2C parcels valued below €150 may qualify for IOSS simplified import. Goods above €150 are subject to customs duties plus local VAT.
Every consignment on this service is measured as well as weighed. Volumetric weight is L×W×H in centimetres divided by 12000 — one cubic metre counted as roughly 83.3 kg — and whichever figure is higher is the one charged. Dense cargo pays on its weight; light bulky cargo pays on its volume, and repacking to raise density is often the cheapest saving available on a Italy shipment.
Typical cargo on this route: electronics manufacturing equipment (HS 84), where clearance turns on cE machinery file, plus food-contact or GMP evidence where the line touches product, hospital equipment (HS 90) and e-commerce (HS mixed). If yours is on that list the commodity page is worth two minutes — it covers how the goods should leave the factory, how they should sit in the container, and the failure mode we see most often on this kind of freight.
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.
The table above prices the lane, but most buyers arrive with a consignment already in mind. If yours has a known weight, the 10 KG, 21 KG, 50 KG and 100 KG breakdowns run this tariff against a fixed shipment so you see a landed number rather than a rate per kilo, and the China to Italy Air Freight Cost page sets every channel we run on this lane side by side. For the wider picture including documentation and duty, start from shipping from China to Italy.
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Service Coverage & Restrictions
Coverage: Italy nationwide (remote islands and military addresses excluded).
Weight: 0.5 KG – 50 KG per parcel.
Volumetric divisor: 12,000 — 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 Italy:
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.
If you want to sanity-check a duty figure yourself, start from the heading rather than the product name — the WCO Harmonized System is the underlying nomenclature, and the WTO Tariff & Trade Data portal holds the applied rates by country pair.
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.
On the origin side, export declaration and any commodity inspection requirement fall under China Customs (GACC); we handle that filing as part of the service, but the requirement is theirs, not ours.
If this is your first shipment into Italy, the Italy 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 Italy — 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 Italy. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
3D Carton Packing Calculator
Dimensional weight often decides the final air rate to Italy. Simulate your carton fill in 3D, including mixed products in one box, and export the packing plan for your supplier.
Open Packing Tool →Italy 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.
- Confirm whether the Italy rate includes fuel and security surcharges or lists them separately.
- Keep single cartons under 30 KG for air handling to Italy to avoid overweight surcharges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Air Small Parcel – FO-SI12-1 from China to Italy 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 Italy?
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.
How is the shipping cost on this route calculated?
We compare actual gross weight against volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000, so one cubic metre counts as about 166.7 kg) and charge whichever is greater, rounded up to the next kilogram, then apply the per-KG rate shown in the table above. A 300 kg consignment measuring out to only 200 kg volumetric is still charged on the 300 kg.
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.
When does capacity tighten on the China–Italy 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.
What documents are required for customs clearance in Italy?
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.
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 23.29 | USD 16.34 |
| 2026-10-24 | USD 23.28 | USD 16.34 |
| 2026-10-16 | USD 23.28 | USD 16.34 |
| 2026-10-10 | USD 23.28 | USD 16.34 |
| 2026-09-30 | USD 23.29 | USD 16.34 |
| 2026-09-17 | USD 23.31 | USD 16.36 |
| 2026-09-15 | USD 23.29 | USD 16.34 |
| 2026-09-07 | USD 22.84 | USD 15.89 |
| 2026-09-07 | USD 22.83 | USD 15.88 |
| 2026-08-17 | USD 22.83 | USD 15.88 |
| 2026-08-17 | USD 22.87 | USD 15.92 |
| 2026-08-06 | USD 22.87 | USD 15.92 |
| 2026-08-03 | USD 22.87 | USD 15.92 |
| 2026-07-30 | USD 22.87 | USD 15.92 |
| 2026-07-20 | USD 22.89 | USD 15.95 |
| 2026-07-17 | USD 22.80 | USD 15.86 |
| 2026-07-14 | USD 22.79 | USD 15.84 |
| 2026-07-07 | USD 22.77 | USD 15.82 |
| 2026-07-03 | USD 22.78 | USD 15.83 |
| 2026-07-02 | USD 22.77 | USD 15.82 |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 22.77 | USD 15.82 |
| 2026-06-23 | USD 22.77 | USD 15.82 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 22.79 | USD 15.85 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 22.79 | USD 15.84 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 22.75 | USD 15.80 |
Price Trend
Customer Reviews
What customers say about shipping to Italy with us.
🇮🇹 Italy
Exceptional service for air parcel to Italy. We've been shipping to Milan quarterly and this channel has been flawless every time. Customs clearance is handled efficiently, delivery is on schedule, and the rate is transparent. Our Italian partner specifically commented that the delivery experience was better organised than their previous suppliers. That tells you something.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Italy. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Would use the same line again for general cargo. Sehr gute Kommunikation und saubere Abwicklung.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Italy. Cost structure was transparent from day one. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
Good experience overall. The shipment to Rome landed within the quoted window and the DDP handling was clean — our client received the parcel without any customs calls. I'd rate communication a 3.5 rather than 4 because responses sometimes took half a day, but the information was always accurate when it came. Reliable channel for Italy.
We tested this lane to Italy with a mid-volume order. Cost structure was transparent from day one. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Alles lief planmassig bis zur Zustellung.
This was a DDP shipment to Italy for mixed cartons. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
We tested this lane to Italy with a mid-volume order. Cost structure was transparent from day one. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Would use the same line again for general cargo. Alles lief planmassig bis zur Zustellung.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Italy through this team. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
This was a DDP shipment to Italy for mixed cartons. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Italy through this team. The delivery booking matched the promised window. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Italy through this team. Cost structure was transparent from day one. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Italy. Cost structure was transparent from day one. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Sehr gute Kommunikation und saubere Abwicklung.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Italy. Cost structure was transparent from day one. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Sehr gute Kommunikation und saubere Abwicklung.
Shipment arrived on schedule with zero issues at customs. DDP pricing was exactly as quoted, no surprise charges. Highly recommend.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Italy through this team. Cost structure was transparent from day one. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
The pricing is fair and the process is straightforward. Took a bit longer than estimated but no damage to goods.
Professional service from start to finish. Clear communication throughout, and my cargo cleared customs without any problems.
Communication was a bit slow at times. The actual shipment was fine but I had to follow up several times for updates.
Reasonable transit time. The documentation handling was professional and customs clearance was smooth.
Used this service twice now for air freight. Both times the delivery was smooth and the pricing was transparent.
Efficient service for consolidation shipments. Would have appreciated more proactive updates during transit.
Shipping Italy 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.
- Amazon FBA E-commerce & Retail Channels
- Metal Fabrication Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Cutting Tools Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Compressors General Machinery & Industrial Equipment
- Automated Storage Equipment Construction, Mining & Material Handling
- Electrical Cabinets New Energy, Power & Electrical
- Automotive Glass Automotive & Vehicles
- Doors & Windows Building Materials & Construction Products
- Paper Packaging Wood, Bamboo & Paper Products
- Packaging Materials Plastics, Rubber & Packaging
- Connectors Electronic Components & Semiconductors
- Consumer Electronics Consumer Electronics & Smart Devices