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📋 Service Details
China to Cambodia Sea Freight — how the lane runs
Sea Freight into Cambodia runs through Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (river). Clearance is by General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) and typical dwell before release is 3–7 days.
Sihanoukville takes direct South China calls, while Phnom Penh is reachable by river barge from Cai Mep in Vietnam — often the cheaper option for LCL. Land trucking through the Bavet crossing from Ho Chi Minh City is a practical third route for urgent cargo that does not justify air.
Route facts
| Destination country | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia Pacific |
| Mode | Sea Freight |
| Gateways used | Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (river) |
| Transit, China to gateway | 6–10 calendar days |
| Clearance / dwell | 3–7 days |
| Peak season | Sep–Nov |
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 Phnom Penh — capital, largest market and main clearance point. Via PNH air / Phnom Penh river port; inland leg same day. Sea Freight guide →
- China to Sihanoukville — the deep-sea port and special economic zone. Via PNH air / Sihanoukville sea; inland leg same day. Sea Freight guide →
- China to Siem Reap — tourism economy with hospitality supply demand. Via REP air / Sihanoukville sea; inland leg +2 days. Sea Freight guide →
- China to Battambang — north-western agricultural and trading centre. Via PNH air / Sihanoukville sea; inland leg +1 day. Sea Freight guide →
- China to Kandal — garment factory belt surrounding the capital. Via PNH air / Phnom Penh river port; inland leg same day. Sea Freight guide →
- China to Bavet — border SEZ on the Vietnamese crossing. Via PNH air; inland leg +1 day. Sea Freight guide →
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ℹ️ Additional Information
Duty, tax and documents for Cambodia
VAT 10%; duty 7–35%, with ACFTA and RCEP preference on a Form E. The de-minimis position is No practical de-minimis for commercial cargo.
Conformity: CamControl inspection for regulated goods; Form E for duty preference.
Known friction points: Garment and footwear inputs move under specific duty-exemption schemes tied to the factory licence, so the consignee's status changes the landed cost materially. Used goods and secondhand electronics face restrictions.
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
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 Cambodia
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 General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) or your broker before shipping.
📊 China to Cambodia — Shipping Reference Data
| Main sea gateways | Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (river) |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | No practical de-minimis for commercial cargo |
| Import tax & duty regime | VAT 10%; duty 7–35%, with ACFTA and RCEP preference on a Form E |
| Local currency | KHR |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 3–7 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | CamControl inspection for regulated goods; Form E for duty preference |
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 Cambodia. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
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- Verify the receiver's customs import capability in Cambodia for DDP terms before booking.
- Ask whether the quote includes destination port charges in Cambodia or only ocean freight.
- 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 Cambodia take?
Sea freight on this route runs about 25–45 calendar days door-to-door, plus roughly 3–7 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 Cambodia?
Clearance is handled by General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). The regime is: VAT 10%; duty 7–35%, with ACFTA and RCEP preference on a Form E, 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.
What does DDP shipping to Cambodia include on this route?
DDP means one price covering freight, the duty/tax owed to General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), and last-mile delivery to your door in Cambodia. There are no surprise charges at destination.
What documents are required for customs clearance in Cambodia?
General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) 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 (CamControl inspection for regulated goods; Form E for duty preference). We file these under DDP.
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.
Which ports or airports does this route use into Cambodia?
Sea cargo to Cambodia clears through Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (river); air freight clears via PNH (Phnom Penh), REP (Siem Reap). We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward delivery to your address and build it into the DDP price.
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