Kuwait is a Middle Eastern country, located in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia, bordering the Persian Gulf. Kuwait's main ports are Kuwait Port, Shuaiba, Shuweh, Minnesota, Holm Fata, Mina Ahmed and so on. China is more than 6,000 kilometers away from Kuwait. What is the sea freight from China to Kuwait? What is included in the price?

Whether it is from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Qingdao to Kuwait, the sea generally needs to pass through the United Arab Emirates Jebel Ali transit, the sea voyage takes about 25 days, including the port of departure and port of destination customs clearance and related services, about 30 days, Shanghai to Kuwait there are direct flights, generally take 3 to 7 days.

How Much Does It Cost To Ship From China To Kuwait (Updated In October 2024)

The sea freight price from China to Kuwait can be divided into sea freight FCL price and LCL price according to the volume of cargo.

The shipping price of the FCL mainly includes ocean freight, document fee, customs declaration fee, security insurance fee, seal fee, order fee, terminal fee.

The sea freight LCL price mainly includes sea freight, LCL fee, customs declaration fee, and document fee.

A container will cost between $50.00 to $100.00 for delivering 1 cbm (cubic meter) to Kuwait.

In the high season, the shipping cost from China to Kuwait for a full container (FCL shipping) will hover in the vicinity of $1800 to $3600.

The cost can largely depend on the freight corporation, so shop around to get the best rates.

A shipping container originating from China and earmarked for delivery in Kuwait will take about four weeks to reach its final destination.

Exports to Kuwait generally need to provide materials such as the bill of lading, packing list, invoice, certificate of origin CO, packing list certification from CCPIT, and invoice from CCPIT. If the customer needs customs clearance and delivery at the destination port, the price will be different. In addition to document fees, customs clearance fees, tariffs, and delivery fees will also be incurred. Please consult Basenton customer service for specific tariffs.

Kuwait’s tariffs vary from 1% to 5% depending on the type of product. Some products that cannot be produced locally, such as food, can apply for duty-free entry; cigarettes and other tobacco products have a 100% tariff.

Air Freight Cost From China To Kuwait (Shipping Cost):

Shipping costs from China to Kuwait by air range from $5.5 to $9.50, and if the goods are shipped by plane, the cost may rise to around $12 per kilogram.

The cost of shipping from China to Kuwait will shoot up if your parcels don’t occupy much weight.

Cargo sent by an airline has limited capacity, so businesses only use this shipping option to undertake priority deliveries of products.

The cost can escalate during the high season, whereas shipping packages with more mass will result in a slight reduction in fees that you need to pay to the air freight company.

What Is The Cost Of Express Shipping From China To Kuwait

DHL international express shipping costs above $10 per kilogram for express shipping from China to Kuwait.

Priority shipments delivered by FedEx will range from $15 to $20 for delivering a kilo of parcel.

You should remember that priority shipments are always much costlier than standard shipments due to the quickest delivery times.

China To Kuwait Shipping Customs Clearance Regulations:

1. Kuwait Customs Clearance Certificate: The certificate of origin and invoice are certified by the Kuwaiti Embassy. (The certificate of origin has always been double-headed and stamped with the Chamber of Commerce chapter. Shenzhen and Guangzhou Council for the Promotion of International Trade can be stamped with a seam seal. The original customs declaration form is not required)

2. Foreign customers will provide SHIPPING INSTRUCTION, just follow the documents required above.

3. The export packaging is based on the real box label, which should be displayed on BL and CO.

4. The Kuwait Administration of Industry has implemented the International Conformity Certification Program (ICCP: International Conformity Certification Program) to assess and confirm the conformity of products imported into Kuwait. All regulated products must be authorized by PAI before entering Kuwait. Only with the conformity certificate issued by the agency can the customs be successfully passed, and the products without the certificate may be delayed or returned when imported into Kuwait.

The above is the introduction of shipping prices from China to Kuwait brought by Basenton. I hope it will be helpful to you. Winsail is a private leading Chinese logistics service provider from China, with business covering global LCL, ocean/maritime (FCL), air freight, express service warehousing, logistics, distribution, dangerous goods, customs clearance, transportation, and trade services. Welcome to consult freight forwarders.