“Shipping from China to Finland – Simple Guide
Finland has long been an important Nordic trading partner of China, and the two countries have close economic ties. You might be in the Far East seeking to export from China to Finland, or somewhere in Northern Europe to arrange for an import from the East.
In any case, this page outlines important information about sea and air freight from China to Finland. Here you can find details about the different shipping options, costs, shipping times, customs clearance procedures.
Shipping from China to Finland
LCL (LCL): If your cargo is transported from China to Finland in a container with other shippers’ consignments, it is called LCL. This is one of the most affordable options for shipping small quantities of goods. The benefit is that you don’t have to pay for the use and shipping of the entire container.
Full Container Load (FCL): You can also rent a full container and ship it from China to Finland. This is called FCL shipping. Most businesses opt for this mode of transport when transporting larger, heavier loads or when they wish to have their cargo sealed in a single unit to be sealed throughout the journey.
Air Freight from China to Finland
Air freight is the fastest shipping method from China to Finland. However, it is also much more expensive than ocean shipping in most cases.
rail freight
You can ship your products from China to Finland at low cost by rail freight.
Freight train or rail freight costs $1 to $4 per kilo.
How much does it cost to ship goods from China to Finland?
The freight forwarder will provide you with a custom quote upon receipt of your shipment details. The price you quote will be affected by various factors. The nature of the goods you wish to ship will have an impact, as some goods require more care and attention than others.
Additionally, door-to-door, door-to-port, port-to-door, and port-to-port services are priced differently depending on the distance involved. The weight, size and volume of your consignment will also affect the cost, as will your choice of air or ocean FCL or LCL service.
If you need help deciding between air and sea freight, as a rough guide, if your cargo weighs less than 100kg, air freight may be as economical as sea freight. Shipping over this weight by air usually makes economic sense only if your shipment is urgently needed in Finland. If time is in your favor, sea freight may be the most cost-effective option.
Most freight forwarders (including Shipa Freight) do not handle shipments under 35kg.
How long does it take to ship from China to Finland?
Normally, sea freight from China to Finland takes an average of 38 to 46 days.
However, when shipping from China to Finland, air freight is much faster than sea freight.
Air freight from China to Finland takes 5-8 working days.
Also, rail freight from China to Finland takes about 3 weeks.
However, express delivery from China to Finland like DHL or FedEx takes about 5-6 working days.
What items can I ship from China to Finland?
To ship a package from China to Finland, you must first check the prohibited items list of the company you will be shipping from. For your international shipments from China to Finland, Ship24 does not allow you to ship:
Liquids, powders or pastes (liquid cosmetic products for liquids, powders, capsule drugs…)
Magnetic objects (speakers…)
Batteries or any type of electronics with batteries
Perishable products (except properly packaged bees, silkworms and leeches)
Certain categories of products (drones, e-cigarettes…)
Documents (currency, advertising…)
Dangerous goods (explosive, flammable…)
Weapons (real weapons, imitation guns, ammo)
You can find other prohibited products on this page.
Also, don’t forget to respect the limited weight and dimensions of the package to be able to ship it to Finland:
Packages including packaging and labels must not exceed 2kg (2000g).
The longest side of the package must not exceed 60 cm.
The sum of all side lengths should not exceed 90 cm.
All packages are scanned and if one of the prohibited items is found and the package does not meet the required weight and dimensions, it will be returned at your own expense.
Customs clearance in China and Finland
Your commercial shipments need to comply with local and international rules and regulations for customs clearance in China and into Finland. This sometimes complicated procedure requires the correct documentation for your shipment, which is something a freight forwarder can help you with.
When importing from China to Finland, the following materials are required:
commercial invoice
packing list
Certificate of Origin
Letter of credit or other payment terms (depending on the contract between the parties involved)
Ocean Bill of Lading or Air Waybill (TJ chinafreight will provide you)
What is the import tax in Finland?
Import duty is a fee you have to pay when importing packages into Finland.
You are only required to pay this tax if the total value of your packages exceeds the threshold set by the European authorities. For all European countries such as Finland, the threshold is fixed at 22 euros, which is a small amount for exchanges between EU member states.
It is recommended that you check the thresholds set in Europe before sending your package, in case the courier company is not responsible for this possible modification. It is the sender’s responsibility to check this to avoid any additional charges the package recipient has to bear when you send your package from China to Finland.
Should I choose a freight forwarder in China or Belgium?
When importing from China, it is always best to choose a freight forwarder in China, regardless of the shipping method. China freight forwarders are ideal for overseas shippers because it has language and geographical advantages, and you also need a warehouse for storage and preparation. An experienced Chinese freight forwarder will have the following competencies: Fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese, a thorough understanding of Chinese business culture, experience in managing Chinese suppliers, experience in category and procurement process, experience in quality control, experience in auditing, and experience in logistics. Local Freight forwarders (from Belgium) often need to contact other forwarders in China to handle picking, preparation, storage and customs clearance.
TJ-chinafreight is your right choice, with more than 20 years of experienced staff adhering to the mission of “”we deliver faster, safer and easier””, to provide customers with high-quality, professional and fast logistics solutions.”
