Current Freight Rates
| Weight | Rate (USD / KG) |
|---|---|
| 1 KG | USD 66.01 |
| 2 KG | USD 58.32 |
| 3 KG | USD 55.75 |
| 4 KG | USD 54.47 |
| 5 KG | USD 53.70 |
| 6 KG | USD 54.47 |
| 7 KG | USD 53.92 |
| 8 KG | USD 53.51 |
| 9 KG | USD 53.19 |
| 10 KG | USD 52.93 |
| 11 KG | USD 53.42 |
| 12 KG | USD 53.19 |
| 13 KG | USD 52.99 |
| 14 KG | USD 52.82 |
| 15 KG | USD 52.68 |
| 16 KG | USD 52.55 |
| 17 KG | USD 53.34 |
| 18 KG | USD 53.19 |
| 19 KG | USD 53.05 |
| 20 KG | USD 52.93 |
| 21 KG | USD 52.82 |
| 22 KG | USD 52.72 |
| 23 KG | USD 52.97 |
| 30 KG | USD 52.42 |
| 50 KG | USD 52.01 |
| 100 KG | USD 51.39 |
| 150 KG | USD 51.34 |
| 200 KG | USD 51.24 |
| 505 KG | USD 50.93 |
| 850 KG | USD 50.99 |
| 1700 KG | USD 51.08 |
| 2500 KG | USD 51.06 |
| 3400 KG | USD 50.78 |
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) ÷ 6000. 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 = 167 kg. That is 1,000,000 cm³ ÷ 6000, 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 Saudi Arabia 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
About This Service
International freight from China to Saudi Arabia via Heavy Cargo Class A Furniture. All duties and taxes included (DDP).
Rates on this lane are per kilogram of chargeable weight, which is the greater of actual gross weight and L×W×H ÷ 6000. One cubic metre of cargo is treated as about 166.7 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 Saudi Arabia 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, compressors (HS 84) and amazon fba (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.
We fly this lane into JED (Jeddah), RUH (Riyadh) and DMM. Clearance happens at the arrival airport rather than at the delivery address, which matters if your consignee is inland: the customs step and the trucking step are separate, and only the first sits inside the transit time quoted above.
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 Saudi Arabia Air Freight Cost page sets this channel against the alternatives, and shipping from China to Saudi Arabia is the full destination guide.
Delivery does not stop at the gateway. We run inland to Riyadh, Medina, Dammam, Yanbu and Khobar among others, and each of those has its own destination guide covering the port or airport it clears through, the realistic inland transit to add on top of the figures above, and the local clearance quirks worth knowing before you ship: see all Saudi Arabia destinations we cover, 8 in total.
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Additional Information
Documentation Required
Commercial invoice, packing list, and accurate HS codes for all items.
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 Saudi Arabia:
- 17TRACK air-cargo AWB tracking
- Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
- Saudi Customs tariff search
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
Every duty and tax figure quoted on this page is our working estimate for planning, not a ruling. The binding rate for your consignment is whatever ZATCA (Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) applies against your declared HS code on the day of entry, and their published guidance is the source to check before you commit stock.
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 Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia — Shipping Reference Data
| Main air gateways | JED (Jeddah), RUH (Riyadh), DMM |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | SAR 1,000 |
| Import tax & duty regime | VAT 15%; duty 5–15% (up to 25% on some goods) |
| Local currency | SAR |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 4–8 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | SABER/SASO conformity certificate |
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 Saudi Arabia. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
3D Carton Packing Calculator
Before tendering this Heavy Cargo Class A Furniture 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 →Saudi Arabia Air Freight Checklist
- Compare volumetric weight (L×W×H÷6000) with actual weight — the higher one is billed.
- Book 2-3 days before your target ETD; same-day air bookings usually carry premium rates.
- Lithium batteries and liquids need pre-approval on most air routes — declare them upfront.
- Label every carton with destination, carton number, and total count (e.g. 3/12).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Heavy Cargo Class A Furniture from China to Saudi Arabia take?
Air freight on this route runs about 5–10 business days door-to-door, plus roughly 4–8 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 Saudi Arabia?
Clearance is handled by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). The regime is: VAT 15%; duty 5–15% (up to 25% on some goods), with a de-minimis position of SAR 1,000. Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
Can you ship special cargo (batteries, branded goods) to Saudi Arabia?
Yes — battery cargo by air follows IATA PI966/PI967; we run certified battery channels via JED (Jeddah), RUH (Riyadh), DMM. Brand-goods and DG paperwork are handled within the DDP service. Surcharges apply.
What certification is needed to import into Saudi Arabia?
For regulated goods, plan for: SABER/SASO conformity certificate. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common clearance hold with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), so confirm requirements for your HS code before shipping.
What does DDP shipping to Saudi Arabia include on this route?
DDP means we quote the freight, the customs entry with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) and last-mile delivery in Saudi Arabia 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.
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.
Historical Price Records
All price updates are recorded here. Use the weekly tabs to browse older entries.
| Date | 1+ |
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| 2026-11-04Latest | USD 66.01 |
| 2026-10-24 | USD 66.00 |
| 2026-10-16 | USD 65.99 |
| 2026-10-10 | USD 66.00 |
| 2026-09-30 | USD 66.00 |
| 2026-09-17 | USD 66.10 |
| 2026-09-15 | USD 66.00 |
| 2026-09-07 | USD 63.59 |
| 2026-09-07 | USD 63.54 |
| 2026-08-17 | USD 63.54 |
| 2026-08-17 | USD 63.59 |
| 2026-08-06 | USD 63.58 |
| 2026-08-03 | USD 63.59 |
| 2026-07-30 | USD 63.58 |
| 2026-07-20 | USD 63.61 |
| 2026-07-17 | USD 63.14 |
| 2026-07-14 | USD 63.12 |
| 2026-07-07 | USD 63.10 |
| 2026-07-03 | USD 63.11 |
| 2026-07-02 | USD 63.10 |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 63.10 |
| 2026-06-23 | USD 63.10 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 63.13 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 63.12 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 63.43 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 63.38 |
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Customer Reviews
What customers say about shipping to Saudi Arabia with us.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
This was a DDP shipment to Saudi Arabia for mixed cartons. Pricing stayed in line with the original quote. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
We tested this lane to Saudi Arabia with a mid-volume order. The customs side was handled professionally. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Would use the same line again for general cargo. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Saudi Arabia through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Saudi Arabia through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
This was a DDP shipment to Saudi Arabia for mixed cartons. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. The customs side was handled professionally. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We tested this lane to Saudi Arabia with a mid-volume order. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. The customs side was handled professionally. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. The customs side was handled professionally. 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 Saudi Arabia through this team. Pricing stayed in line with the original quote. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. الخدمة كانت ممتازة والمتابعة واضحة.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Saudi Arabia through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. الخدمة كانت ممتازة والمتابعة واضحة.
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.
The DDP service is excellent — everything included in the quoted price. No additional fees upon arrival.
Mostly a smooth experience. There was a small delay at the origin port but the team communicated clearly and resolved it quickly.
The price was competitive. Had a slight issue with customs documentation but it was resolved without extra cost.
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.
Inland Delivery Coverage — Saudi Arabia
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.
- Riyadh RUH air / Dammam or Jeddah sea inland 2-4 days inland Guide only — no rates
- Jeddah JED air / Jeddah sea inland same day from port Guide only — no rates
- Dammam DMM air / Dammam sea inland same day from port Guide only — no rates
- Mecca JED air / Jeddah sea inland 1 day inland Guide only — no rates
- Medina JED air / Jeddah sea inland 1-2 days inland Guide only — no rates
- Khobar DMM air / Dammam sea inland same day Guide only — no rates
- Jubail DMM air / Jubail sea inland same day from Jubail Guide only — no rates
- Yanbu JED air / Yanbu sea inland same day from Yanbu Guide only — no rates
Shipping Saudi Arabia 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.
- 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
- Air Conditioning Equipment Home Appliances, HVAC & Commercial
- Kitchenware Furniture & Home Products
- Home Textiles Textiles, Apparel, Footwear & Leather
- Medical Device Medical, Laboratory & Precision Instruments