💰 Current Freight Rates
| Weight | Rate (USD / KG) |
|---|---|
| 1 KG | USD 23.22 |
| 2 KG | USD 16.27 |
| 3 KG | USD 13.96 |
| 4 KG | USD 12.80 |
| 5 KG | USD 12.10 |
| 6 KG | USD 12.80 |
| 7 KG | USD 12.30 |
| 8 KG | USD 11.93 |
| 9 KG | USD 11.64 |
| 10 KG | USD 11.41 |
| 11 KG | USD 11.85 |
| 12 KG | USD 11.64 |
| 13 KG | USD 11.46 |
| 14 KG | USD 11.31 |
| 15 KG | USD 11.18 |
| 16 KG | USD 11.06 |
| 17 KG | USD 11.78 |
| 18 KG | USD 11.64 |
| 19 KG | USD 11.52 |
| 20 KG | USD 11.41 |
📋 Service Details
China to Portugal — Air Small Parcel FO-SI12-1
Express air small-parcel service from China to Portugal, 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 9.12 |
| 2 – 20 KG | USD 9.12 |
Shipments entering Portugal must comply with Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT). B2C parcels valued below €150 may qualify for IOSS simplified import. Goods above €150 are subject to customs duties plus local VAT.
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ℹ️ Additional Information
Service Coverage & Restrictions
Coverage: Portugal 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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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 Portugal:
External resources are provided for reference and open in a new tab. Always confirm current rules with your customs broker before shipping.
📊 China to Portugal — 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 Portugal. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
3D Carton Packing Calculator
Air freight to Portugal 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 →✅ Portugal 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 Portugal 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-SI12-1 from China to Portugal 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 Portugal?
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.
How is the shipping cost on this route calculated?
We compare actual gross weight against volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000) and charge the greater, rounded up to the next kilogram, then apply the per-KG rate shown in the table above.
What does DDP shipping to Portugal include on this route?
DDP means one price covering freight, the duty/tax owed to the national EU customs authority, and last-mile delivery to your door in Portugal. There are no surprise charges at destination.
When does capacity tighten on the China–Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20Latest | USD 23.22 | USD 16.27 |
| 2026-07-17 | USD 23.12 | USD 16.18 |
| 2026-07-14 | USD 23.11 | USD 16.16 |
| 2026-07-07 | USD 23.09 | USD 16.14 |
| 2026-07-03 | USD 23.10 | USD 16.15 |
| 2026-07-02 | USD 23.09 | USD 16.14 |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 23.09 | USD 16.14 |
| 2026-06-23 | USD 23.09 | USD 16.14 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 23.11 | USD 16.17 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 23.11 | USD 16.16 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 23.07 | USD 16.12 |
Price Trend
⭐ Customer Reviews
What customers say about shipping to Portugal with us.
🇵🇹 Portugal
Excellent DDP air service to Portugal. The parcel left China on day two of booking and was delivered to our Lisbon client within the quoted window. Customs was cleared without any back-and-forth and the landed cost matched the quote exactly. The auto-generated customs receipt was a nice touch for our records. Highly recommend.
Smooth shipping to Porto. This was our first time using this particular channel for Portugal and we were pleasantly surprised. The booking interface is clean, the timeline was realistic, and there were no additional charges on arrival. Only minor note: the tracking page didn't update for about 18 hours when the parcel was in transit, which caused a bit of uncertainty. Final result was good.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Portugal through this team. The cargo arrived in good shape. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Servico confiavel e sem cobranças extras na entrega.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Portugal through this team. Communication stayed steady during transit. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We tested this lane to Portugal with a mid-volume order. The cargo arrived in good shape. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Portugal. Communication stayed steady during transit. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Servico confiavel e sem cobranças extras na entrega.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Portugal through this team. Communication stayed steady during transit. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Servico confiavel e sem cobranças extras na entrega.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Portugal. The cargo arrived in good shape. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Servico confiavel e sem cobranças extras na entrega.
This was a DDP shipment to Portugal for mixed cartons. The cargo arrived in good shape. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
This was a DDP shipment to Portugal for mixed cartons. Communication stayed steady during transit. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We tested this lane to Portugal with a mid-volume order. Communication stayed steady during transit. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Portugal. The cargo arrived in good shape. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
This was a DDP shipment to Portugal for mixed cartons. Communication stayed steady during transit. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
We tested this lane to Portugal with a mid-volume order. Communication stayed steady during transit. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Boa coordenacao entre embarque e liberacao.
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