DHL Shipping Cost from China : A Complete Guide – China Purchasing Agent

DHL International Express is a world-renowned postal and logistics group (a company of Deutsch Post DHL). This business Company covers a total of 220 countries and regions around the world.

When most customers send international express deliveries, they always make an inquiry and then decide to choose the most suitable international express delivery company. In general, DHL International Express is the best choice if there is a great demand for aging and it is hoped that the goods will arrive safely and in a timely manner. DHL Express is currently the first of four international express delivery companies (DHL, UPS, Fedex, TNT), and many of the world’s express delivery is sent by DHL. DHL is not only fast, but also it is the most affordable, and offers the best services.

There are two methods to check DHL express shipping Cost:

1. Query on DHL official website
To check the DHL shipping fee, please call DHL official phone to inquire about the price or you can also check the shipping cost online (http://dct.dhl.com/). Just fill in the shipping address and the city you live in to check the DHL price. DHL’s system background data is very powerful. We can track the status of the goods at any time. This can also be done through a phone call. If you have a DHL account, you can arrange delivery at your place through the DHL official website. The prices are a bit higher if you are picking up the goods from the DHL official website.

2. Check the DHL shipping cost through us
We can offer you the cheapest DHL shipping costs because we send thousands of kilograms of DHL cargo every day. In this case, our prices are slightly cheaper. Before you can check the shipping cost, we must provide your exact address, the product name, whether the product has a battery, if even it is liquid or powder, and the size and weight of the outer box of the product.The shipping charges we quoted are inclusive of the DHL fuel surcharge. We not only provide free customs clearance materials and packaging services, but also make customs declaration documents before shipment. The above is the query method of DHL express freight and the advantages of our delivery. If you want to know more about international express delivery or want to send an international express delivery, please feel free to contact us. We will give you a satisfactory shipping and service.Our Email is

We can offer you the cheapest DHL shipping costs because we send thousands of kilograms of DHL cargo every day. In this case, our prices are slightly cheaper. Before you can check the shipping cost, we must provide your exact address, the product name, whether the product has a battery, if even it is liquid or powder, and the size and weight of the outer box of the product.The shipping charges we quoted are inclusive of the DHL fuel surcharge. We not only provide free customs clearance materials and packaging services, but also make customs declaration documents before shipment. The above is the query method of DHL express freight and the advantages of our delivery. If you want to know more about international express delivery or want to send an international express delivery, please feel free to contact us. We will give you a satisfactory shipping and service.Our Email is [email protected]

DHL Fuel Surcharge

Changes in fuel prices directly affect the cost-per-growth of the transportation industry worldwide, forcing a floating fuel surcharge on express shipments. This means that fuel surcharges will rise, fall or cancel as fuel prices change. Of course, the monthly DHL fees will change.

The following are fuel surcharges for 2018, June, July and August.

Monthly
Fuel Surcharge

August 2018
17.50%

July 2018
18.00%

June 2018
16.75%

What products are banned from exporting in China?

There is another point worthy of our attention in mailing international express delivery. This includes items that are banned for mailing. Knowing this in advance will be very helpful to us when it comes to delivery. For this reason, DHL International Express China has announced the following points to note:

Chinese banned goods
1. Various weapons, simulated weapons, ammunition and explosives;
2. Forged currency and counterfeit securities;
3. Various potent poisons;
4. Opium, morphine, heroin, marijuana and other narcotics and psychotropic substances that are addictive;
5. Animals, plants and their products with dangerous germs, pests and other harmful organisms;
6. Food, medicines or other items that are harmful to human and animal health, from infected areas and other diseases that can transmit diseases;
7. Manuscripts, prints, films, photographs, records, films, audio tapes, video tapes, laser discs, computer storage media and other items that involve state secrets;
8. Precious cultural relics and other styles that are prohibited from leaving the country;
9. Endangered and precious animals, plants (both specimens) and their seeds and propagation materials.

DHL Zone List

In order to regulate product prices, different prices vary from one country to another. DHL International Express will divide the country or region. You can view the DHL prices according to this Zone list. DHL makes it easier to query prices, which can save us a lot of time. The following is the DHL list.

Zone
Country
Country

1
MACAU

2
BRUNEI
SINGAPORE

KOREA, SOUTH
TAIWAN

MALAYSIA
THAILAND

PHILIPPINES, THE

3
JAPAN

4
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND

5
CAMBODIA (KAMPUCHEA)
LAOS

INDONESIA
VIETNAM

6
AMERICAN SAMOA
NAURU, REPUBLIC OF

BANGLADESH
NEPAL

BHUTAN
NEW CALEDONIA

COOK ISLANDS
NIUE

EAST TIMOR
PAPUA NEW GUINEA

FIJI
SAIPAN

GUAM
SAMOA

KIRIBATI
SOLOMON ISLANDS

LIECHTENSTEIN
TAHITI

MALDIVES
TONGA

MARSHALL ISLANDS
TUVALU

MYANMAR (BURMA)
VANUATU

7
INDIA
SRI LANKA

8
PAKISTAN

9
USA

10
CANADA

11
MEXICO

12
BELGIUM
SPAIN

FRANCE
NETHERLANDS, THE

GERMANY
UNITED KINGDOM

ITALY
POLAND

13
AUSTRIA
JERSEY

DENMARK
NORWAY

FINLAND
PORTUGAL

GREECE
SWEDEN

GUERNSEY
SWITZERLAND

IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF
LUXEMBOURG

14
CZECH REPUBLIC, THE

HUNGARY
MALTA

15
SAN MARINO
ROMANIA

ESTONIA
SLOVAKIA

LATVIA
SLOVENIA

LITHUANIA
BULGARIA

CYPRUS

16
ANDORRA
GIBRALTAR

CANARY ISLANDS, THE
GREENLAND

FAROE ISLANDS
ICELAND

17
AFGHANISTAN
KOSOVO

ALBANIA
KYRGYZSTAN

ARMENIA
MACEDONIA, REPUBLIC OF

AZERBAIJAN
MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF

BELARUS
MONTENEGRO

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
BELARUS

CROATIA
SERBIA

FALKLAND ISLANDS
TAJIKISTAN

GEORGIA
UKRAINE

KAZAKHSTAN
UZBEKISTAN

18
BAHRAIN
KUWAIT

IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
QATAR

JORDAN
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

19
TURKEY

20
IRAQ
SAUDI ARABIA

ISRAEL
SUDAN

LEBANON
SYRIA

OMAN
YEMEN

21
EGYPT

22
ERITREA
LIBYA

ETHIOPIA
SOUTH AFRICA

KENYA
UGANDA

23
ALGERIA
MAURITIUS

BENIN
MAYOTTE

BOTSWANA
MOROCCO

BURUNDI
MOZAMBIQUE

CAMEROON
NAMIBIA

CAPE VERDE
NIGERIA

CHAD
REUNION, ISLAND OF

COMOROS
RWANDA

CONGO
SENEGAL

DJIBOUTI
SEYCHELLES

EQUATORIAL GUINEA
SOMALIA

GABON
SOMALILAND, REPUBLIC OF (N. SOMALIA)

GAMBIA
SWAZILAND

GHANA
TANZANIA

GUINEA-BISSAU
TOGO

LESOTHO
TUNISIA

MADAGASCAR
ZAMBIA

MALAWI
ZIMBABWE

MAURITANIA

24
ANGOLA
COTE D’IVOIRE (IVORYCOAST)

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF

25
BURKINA FASO
MALI

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
NIGER

GUINEA REPUBLIC
SIERRA LEONE

LIBERIA

26
DOMINICA
PANAMA

HONDURAS
VENEZUELA

27
CHILE
PERU

COSTA RICA
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

28
CUBA
JAMAICA

ARGENTINA
URUGUAY

29
ANGUILLA
HAITI

ANTIGUA
MARTINIQUE

ARUBA
MONGOLIA

BAHAMAS
MONTSERRAT

BARBADOS
NEVIS

BELIZE
NICARAGUA

BERMUDA
PUERTO RICO

BOLIVIA
SAO TOME & PRINCIPE

BONAIRE
ST. BARTHELEMY

CAYMAN ISLANDS
ST. EUSTATIUS

COLOMBIA
ST. KITTS

CURACAO
ST. LUCIA

ECUADOR
ST. MAARTEN

EL SALVADOR
ST. VINCENT

FRENCH GUYANA
SURINAME

GRENADA
TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

GUADELOUPE
VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH)

GUATEMALA
VIRGIN ISLANDS (U.S.)

GUYANA (BRITISH)

30
PARAGUAY

DHL Shipping Cost from China

DHL’s timeliness is very fast and is usually sent to your address within 3 to 7 days. The timeliness of DHL is still delivered fast and on time. DHL’s prices are cheaper than other international express, with affordable prices.

Please note that the billing weight is greater than the actual weight and the volume weight. For volumetric weight, calculation method is: volumetric weight (kg kg) = length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm) / 5000.

Lets take this example:

If the actual weight of your product is 8 kilograms, and has a volume weight of 15 kilograms. In the end, the charges will be for the 15 kilograms.

The following is our DHL price list for your reference. Please confirm the latest DHL price with us before delivery. Since time delivery varies from one region to the other, the prices also varies in this case. Please contact us for more information.

Zone
0.5KG-20.5KG
For example, 99.2kgs, we charge 100kgs.

0.5KG
Next 0.5KG
21-30KG
31-50KG
51-69KG
70-100KG
101-200KG
201-300KG
301-500KG
500KG+

1
22.87
7.31
8.81
8.44
8.25
7.88
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.13

2
17.25
5.1
6.0
5.63
5.63
5.25
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6

3
23.25
6.0
5.82
5.63
5.53
5.25
5.0
4.85
4.5
4.5

4
24.95
6.75
8.25
8.25
8.07
7.5
7.4
7.4
7.31
7.3

5
23.25
7.69
7.5
7.31
7.31
37.0
6.94
6.94
6.85
6.85

6
31.5
8.25
9.1
8.81
8.63
8.25
7.86
7.86
7.86
7.86

7
31.25
8.25
9.1
8.81
8.63
8.25
7.86
7.86
7.86
7.86

8
29.44
6.94
9.1
8.81
8.63
8.25
7.86
7.86
7.86
7.86

9
19.5
4.69
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.06
7.86
7.86

10
27.94
4.87
9.2
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0

11
28.31
5.81
10.31
9.94
9.56
9.2
8.81
8.44
8.44
43

12
21.56
4.88
8.25
8.06
8.0
7.88
7.69
7.69
7.69
7.69

13
21.56
4.88
8.53
8.16
8.16
8.16
8.25
8.25
8.1
8.01

14
21.56
4.88
8.44
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.25
8.25

14
21.56
4.88
8.44
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.0
8.0

15
21.56
4.88
8.44
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.06
8.0
8.0

16
30.4
6.94
9.47
9.28
9.28
10.78
10.78
10.78
10.78
10.78

17
36.94
8.25
11.63
11.16
11.16
10.78
10.78
10.78
10.78
10.78

18
30.75
6.94
9.66
9.47
8.72
8.72
8.53
8.53
8.53
8.53

19
30.75
6.94
9.66
9.47
8.72
8.72
8.53
8.53
8.53
8.53

20
30.75
6.94
9.66
9.47
8.72
8.72
8.53
8.53
8.53
8.53

21
33.94
7.88
13.6
13.04
13.04
13.04
12.66
12.66
12.66
12.66

22
33.94
7.88
13.6
13.04
13.04
13.04
12.66
12.66
12.66
12.66

23
33.94
7.88
13.6
13.04
13.04
13.04
12.66
12.66
12.66
12.66

24
57
15.75
19.35
19.15
17.8
15.7
15.7
15.7
15.7
15.7

25
57
15.75
19.35
19.15
17.8
15.7
15.7
15.7
15.7
15.7

26
32.8
7.35
14.78
14.58
13.65
13.65
13.22
13.22
13.22
13.22

27
32.8
9.56
14.78
14.58
13.65
13.65
13.22
13.22
13.22
13.22

28
32.8
9.56
14.78
14.58
13.65
13.65
13.22
13.22
13.22
13.22

29
32.8
9.56
14.78
14.58
13.65
13.65
13.22
13.22
13.22
13.22

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Note:

1. The price is US dollar.
2. This shipping cost is from ShenZhen, China to other destinations in the World.
3. The above shipping costs include fuel for DHL, (excluding customs duties and customs clearance fees).
4. The weight charge is calculated according to the actual weight and the volume weight (the volume weight is calculated as follows: length X width X height CM/5000=KG);
5.The journey to the remote areas of the express mail includes remote areas charges, the standard charge is 4RMB / KG, the minimum charge per ticket is 195RMB, remote charges include fuel prices.
6. If the length of one side is greater than or equal to 120 CM or the weight of one piece exceeds 70 kilograms, an extra long overweight handling fee of 780RMB/ticket is required, together with fuel charges.

If you do not know how to calculate the shipping, please use our shipping calculator to check the shipping cost online..

Frequently Asked Questions

DHL is constantly committed to offer the best customer services and anticipates customer needs. This is what makes us reliable all the time.

1. When will my shipment arrive?
The delivery time depends on the delivery of the selected courier service and destination. The DHL Tracking page can provide you with the best information about the latest status of your shipment. For example, it usually takes 3-5 days for the shipment to arrive in Europe and the USA , while it takes 5-7 days to reach African and South American countries.2. Can I deliver the Shipment according to the delivery time on the website?
First, the delivery time is affected by the National Holiday in the destination country. If your shipment happens to arrive within the national holiday period, DHL’s dispatcher will deliver the shipment after the holiday.
Secondly, transit time is also affected by weekend holidays. The calculation of the transit time is calculated in terms of the working days.Note: Some countries have different weekend holidays. For example, some Islamic countries work on Saturdays and Sundays, but rest on Fridays.3. What should I do if I can’t find the delivery information of the shipment when I track the DHL shipment online?
The online tracking system cannot eliminate the possibility of hysteresis update caused by technical reasons. It is recommended that you contact the recipient to confirm whether the goods are received. If you are still having problems, please call the DHL customer service hot line for help.4. How can I pay for shipping?
(1) You can pay for your shipment through the following methods; Bank Transfer, Western Union and PayPal.(2) Take the goods through the DHL official website
If the shipment is frequent, it is always advisable to create a DHL account. After establishing your account, you can enjoy the monthly fee at an agreed price.5. After paying the shipping fee to DHL, do you still need to pay any other fees?
The shipping fee charged by DHL does not include the possible customs clearance fees and customs duties, storage fees, etc. If the above costs are generated by the express mail, additional payment is required.6. How does DHL send mail to calculate the shipping cost of the product?
DHL calculates the shipping cost based on the billable weight. between the actual weight and the volume weight, the bigger one is the billable weight. If it is not calculated, please contact us and we will inform you on how to go about it.7. I want to use DHL to buy products from China. Do I need to pay import duties?
Generated tariffs depend on the attributes of the person who purchased item, the purchasing price, the value of the item declared by the seller to the customers and the customs policy of the destination country. Because the tariffs vary from one country to another, the tariffs on different products vary greatly. Before ordering products in China, you must know the tariffs of the products you buy.Note: DHL will advance the tax to the customs regardless of whether the recipient accepts the package or provides the recipient with a customs invoice.

The delivery time depends on the delivery of the selected courier service and destination. The DHL Tracking page can provide you with the best information about the latest status of your shipment. For example, it usually takes 3-5 days for the shipment to arrive in Europe and the USA , while it takes 5-7 days to reach African and South American countries.First, the delivery time is affected by the National Holiday in the destination country. If your shipment happens to arrive within the national holiday period, DHL’s dispatcher will deliver the shipment after the holiday.Secondly, transit time is also affected by weekend holidays. The calculation of the transit time is calculated in terms of the working days.Note: Some countries have different weekend holidays. For example, some Islamic countries work on Saturdays and Sundays, but rest on Fridays.The online tracking system cannot eliminate the possibility of hysteresis update caused by technical reasons. It is recommended that you contact the recipient to confirm whether the goods are received. If you are still having problems, please call the DHL customer service hot line for help.(1) You can pay for your shipment through the following methods; Bank Transfer, Western Union and PayPal.(2) Take the goods through the DHL official websiteIf the shipment is frequent, it is always advisable to create a DHL account. After establishing your account, you can enjoy the monthly fee at an agreed price.The shipping fee charged by DHL does not include the possible customs clearance fees and customs duties, storage fees, etc. If the above costs are generated by the express mail, additional payment is required.DHL calculates the shipping cost based on the billable weight. between the actual weight and the volume weight, the bigger one is the billable weight. If it is not calculated, please contact us and we will inform you on how to go about it.Generated tariffs depend on the attributes of the person who purchased item, the purchasing price, the value of the item declared by the seller to the customers and the customs policy of the destination country. Because the tariffs vary from one country to another, the tariffs on different products vary greatly. Before ordering products in China, you must know the tariffs of the products you buy.Note: DHL will advance the tax to the customs regardless of whether the recipient accepts the package or provides the recipient with a customs invoice.

8. Under what circumstances do you need formal customs clearance?
Different countries have different requirements for formal customs declaration. Before we enter the product, we must understand the value of the goods, if we need to pay taxes, What tariff apply among others. These are all known before you buy products in China. this is very important.

9. Will my shipment be taxed at my destination?
When the shipment arrives in the destination country, the country will tax your shipment in accordance with local policies. Generally speaking, buying products from abroad is subject to tax. For example, the United States is tax-free for less than $800.

10. Does the shipment via DHL have to be cleared by DHL?
DHL can assist customers in shipment clearance, but if customers have their own customs clearance needs, they can also contact DHL to discuss their customs clearance.

11. What is the maximum size of the goods I can ship?
DHL requires that each shipment should not be more than 120 cm in length, width and height, due to operational considerations (size of trucks and aircraft doors). However, we are happy to inform you that we can make special arrangements for larger items. In addition, please let us know if you are weighing more than 50 kg for the safety of the dispatcher.

12. We have no experience in importing from China. Can you give us advice?
Of course we can! Our international courier industry has a lot experience. Please contact us and we will provide you with advice.

13. How do I open a monthly account at DHL?
If you have a fixed shipping business every month and hold a valid business license, you can open a monthly account with a prepaid/paid/third party payment at DHL. If necessary, please call the DHL customer service hotline for details.

14. Can DHL accept lithium battery delivery services?

Of course, DHL accepts lithium battery delivery services. However, it is required: due to aviation safety regulations, lithium batteries are flammable and explosive. So your product must provide a safe battery test report before it can be sent. If you are unable to provide a report certificate, we can also arrange a special DHL channel for you to ship, please contact us.

15. How to send food?
Different destinations have different policy requirements for food reception. Please call the DHL Customer Service Hotline for more information or consult us. We provide you with free consulting services.16. How does DHL calculate and measure the weight of the goods?
DHL has special weighing tools and infrared scanning instruments to measure the weight of the goods.17. Can I provide the waybill number after delivery?
If need be, we will provide the way-bill number to the customer after delivery.18. Can I file a claim if the DHL time-limited service I use is not delivered within the specified time?
Rarely, due to DHL’s mistakes, time-limited delivery cannot be delivered on time. If this happens, call the DHL Customer Service Hotline for a solution.19. If the items shipped by DHL are damaged? Can I file a DHL claim?
If your goods are damaged in transit, you can file a claim with DHL. The claim requires a claim to be filed with DHL.
Please note that first you need to make sure that your packaging can withstand international shipping.20. Why is the delay caused by the dispatch of the shipment due to customs clearance not compensated?
DHL does not provide compensation for delays caused by uncontrollable factors21. Goods I purchased online are subject to customs duties. Why is this fee not included in the total shipping cost?
Customs has the right to determine whether your product is subject to customs duties. For example, in the United States, you write less than $800, but Customs can re-determine your value. If you exceed $800, you will need to pay customs duties as determined by your local customs. Customs prices are usually not included in the price of goods sold online.When the goods enter the country, DHL will pay the customs duties for the goods. This approach ensures that our dispatchers deliver the goods for you in the shortest transit time. Please note that DHL will only deliver the goods after you have paid all the duties we have paid.22. How do I complain if I am not satisfied with DHL’s services?
You can make a complaint through the DHL’s official website or submit a complaint online on the official website.23. Can I send liquid and powder products?
DHL is currently not accepting liquid and powder products.

Different destinations have different policy requirements for food reception. Please call the DHL Customer Service Hotline for more information or consult us. We provide you with free consulting services.DHL has special weighing tools and infrared scanning instruments to measure the weight of the goods.If need be, we will provide the way-bill number to the customer after delivery.Rarely, due to DHL’s mistakes, time-limited delivery cannot be delivered on time. If this happens, call the DHL Customer Service Hotline for a solution.If your goods are damaged in transit, you can file a claim with DHL. The claim requires a claim to be filed with DHL.Please note that first you need to make sure that your packaging can withstand international shipping.DHL does not provide compensation for delays caused by uncontrollable factorsCustoms has the right to determine whether your product is subject to customs duties. For example, in the United States, you write less than $800, but Customs can re-determine your value. If you exceed $800, you will need to pay customs duties as determined by your local customs. Customs prices are usually not included in the price of goods sold online.When the goods enter the country, DHL will pay the customs duties for the goods. This approach ensures that our dispatchers deliver the goods for you in the shortest transit time. Please note that DHL will only deliver the goods after you have paid all the duties we have paid.You can make a complaint through the DHL’s official website or submit a complaint online on the official website.DHL is currently not accepting liquid and powder products.

24. How do I calculate the weight of my product?
For example, your if your box size is: 50 x 40 x 40 cm, and the actual weight is 10 kilograms. But the size is 50 x 40 x 40 cm/5000 = 16 kilograms. So you need to pay 16kilograms.

25. What do I need to pay attention to when I receive my package?
We recommend that you open the parcel to view the goods before signing. In case of damage, you can claim against DHL.

Summary:

You can get DHL prices from this article to ship from China. The above prices are for reference only, please consult us for more accurate prices before shipping from China. We can help our customers better control their logistics supply chain in China, and helping customers save time and Cost. If you have any questions about shipping from China, please let us know and hope that we can find the right logistics for you.

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