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Guinea-Bissau Sea Freight DDP from China — Door-to-Door to Bissau Quote, FOB, CIF, DAP, CIP and other services

China → Guinea-Bissau · USD

📋 Contents

💰 Current Freight Rates

Price data updating. Contact us for current rates.

Trade Terms Explained — Who Pays for What

The rate above is quoted on one specific trade term. Change the term and you change how much of the journey to Guinea-Bissau 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.

Responsibility for each shipment stage under each Incoterms rule
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

What to expect on the China–Guinea-Bissau Sea Freight lane

Sea Freight into Guinea-Bissau runs through Bissau. Clearance is by Alfândegas da Guiné-Bissau and typical dwell before release is 8–18 days.

Bissau is a shallow-draft port with limited handling capacity, so cargo transships at Dakar, Abidjan or Las Palmas and arrives on small feeders. For anything time-sensitive, clearing at Dakar and trucking down is a routing worth pricing alongside the direct option.

Sea Freight from China to Guinea-Bissau — cargo handling at the departure terminal — Handling on the China–Guinea-Bissau sea freight routing.

Route facts

Destination country	Guinea-Bissau
Region	Africa
Mode	Sea Freight
Gateways used	Bissau
Transit, China to gateway	30–42 calendar days
Clearance / dwell	8–18 days
Peak season	Oct–Dec

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 Bissau — capital and the country's only significant port. Via OXB air / Bissau sea; inland leg same day. Sea Freight guide →
China to Bafata — interior regional centre. Via OXB air / Bissau sea; inland leg +1 day. Sea Freight guide →
China to Gabu — eastern trading town. Via OXB air / Bissau sea; inland leg +2 days. Sea Freight guide →
China to Canchungo — north-western district town. Via OXB air / Bissau sea; inland leg +1 day. Sea Freight guide →

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ℹ️ Additional Information

Clearance requirements into Guinea-Bissau

VAT 15%; WAEMU common external tariff 0–35%, plus community levies. The de-minimis position is No practical de-minimis for commercial cargo.

Conformity: Pre-shipment inspection for most commercial goods.

Known friction points: Port draft and equipment limitations force transshipment. Feeder frequency is low — build slack into any schedule. Pre-shipment inspection applies to most cargo.

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

Export packing and consolidation for Guinea-Bissau-bound cargo — Consolidation and carton marking before departure.

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 Guinea-Bissau

Air Freight from China to Guinea-Bissau

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 Alfândegas da Guiné-Bissau or your broker before shipping.

📊 China to Guinea-Bissau — Shipping Reference Data

Main sea gateways	Bissau
Destination customs authority	Alfândegas da Guiné-Bissau
De-minimis / duty-free threshold	No practical de-minimis for commercial cargo
Import tax & duty regime	VAT 15%; WAEMU common external tariff 0–35%, plus community levies
Local currency	XOF
Typical clearance / dwell time	8–18 days
Peak / busy season	Oct–Dec
Conformity & certification	Pre-shipment inspection for most commercial goods

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 Guinea-Bissau. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.

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3D Container Loading Planner

Wondering whether your cargo fills a 20GP or needs a 40HQ for this Guinea-Bissau route? The 3D container planner simulates cartons, crates, pallets, and even mixed box sizes in one container.

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✅ Guinea-Bissau Sea Freight Checklist

Confirm whether your Guinea-Bissau rate is per CBM or per container before comparing quotes.
Verify the receiver's customs import capability in Guinea-Bissau for DDP terms before booking.
Reserve loading space 5-7 days before the sailing cut-off for this route during peak season.
Declare accurate gross weight — VGM misdeclaration delays vessels and triggers fines.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Sea DDP Door-to-Door from China to Guinea-Bissau take?

Sea freight on this route runs about 25–45 calendar days door-to-door, plus roughly 8–18 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 Guinea-Bissau?

Clearance is handled by Alfândegas da Guiné-Bissau. The regime is: VAT 15%; WAEMU common external tariff 0–35%, plus community levies, 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.

Which ports or airports does this route use into Guinea-Bissau?

Sea cargo to Guinea-Bissau clears through Bissau; air freight clears via OXB (Bissau Osvaldo Vieira). 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 Guinea-Bissau include on this route?

DDP means one price covering freight, the duty/tax owed to Alfândegas da Guiné-Bissau, and last-mile delivery to your door in Guinea-Bissau. There are no surprise charges at destination.

When does capacity tighten on the China–Guinea-Bissau lane?

Space and rates tighten around Oct–Dec, 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 certification is needed to import into Guinea-Bissau?

For regulated goods, plan for: Pre-shipment inspection for most commercial goods. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common clearance hold with Alfândegas da Guiné-Bissau, so confirm requirements for your HS code before shipping.

Inland Delivery Coverage — Guinea-Bissau

We deliver beyond the arrival gateway. Each city below has its own destination guide covering the gateway it clears through, typical inland transit time and the local customs picture.

Note — these are reference guides, not quotes. The city pages describe routing, gateways and clearance for each destination. They do not carry rate tables. For pricing to any city listed here, use the rate table on this page or ask us for a quote.

Bissau OXB air / Bissau sea inland same day Guide only — no rates
Bafata OXB air / Bissau sea inland +1 day Guide only — no rates
Gabu OXB air / Bissau sea inland +2 days Guide only — no rates
Canchungo OXB air / Bissau sea inland +1 day Guide only — no rates

All Guinea-Bissau destination guides →

Shipping Guinea-Bissau 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.

All 139 industry guides →

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