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Air freight from China
Air freight is priced on chargeable weight, not on what the scale says — the greater of actual weight and volume ÷ 6000. Light bulky cargo therefore costs far more than importers expect, and the gap is usually discovered at the airport. The other thing worth settling early is whether the goods can fly at all: batteries, aerosols, magnets and anything with a lithium cell have their own rules, and finding out after the booking is expensive.
24 guides
- Bolivia 2026 Import Duty Cut: How DS 5646 Resets Landed CostDS 5646 cuts Bolivia's GA duty 5 points and caps its base to 10% of freight/insurance. How the changes reset landed-cost math for ocean and air.
- China–Latin America freight & customs policy briefDated, rolling brief on China-to-Latin America trade rules: Mexico anti-dumping rulings, Panama Canal limits, and customs changes in Peru, Colombia and Argentina.
- China Mid-Autumn & National Day 2026: Shipping Cut-Off CalendarChina's National Day holiday runs Oct 1-7, 2026, with Oct 10 a make-up workday. What to confirm with the factory, warehouse, carrier and documents before your next shipment, plus the official calendar.
- Commercial Air Freight vs Express Courier from ChinaCompare commercial air freight and express courier from China by cargo profile, documents, handling, customs scope and quote inputs.
- Chargeable Weight Worked Examples: 224 kg, 250 kg and 592 kg CasesFour worked air-freight chargeable-weight examples using common planning divisors 6000 and 5000; confirm the actual carrier quote before booking.
- Air & Ocean Freight from China: Modes, Costs, Ports & Routes (2026)The complete 2026 guide to freight from China: air vs ocean, FCL vs LCL, how shipping is priced, which port to use, special cargo and routes to Latin America.
- Chinese New Year 2027: Factory Shutdown, Cut-Offs & How to ShipChinese New Year 2027 falls on February 6. Plan around the factory shutdown: production cut-offs, the pre-CNY space and rate crunch, post-holiday ramp-up, and how to keep stock flowing.
- Importing Electronics from China to Mexico: NOM, Telecom & DutiesWhat it takes to import consumer electronics from China to Mexico: NOM labeling, CRT telecom homologation, HS classification, duties, IVA and air vs ocean.
- Mercado Libre Cross-Border (CBT) Logistics from China: How It WorksHow Mercado Libre cross-border / CBT selling from China actually moves goods: the import side, importer-of-record problem, DDP, and Full vs cross-border.
- Mexico's 2026 Parcel & Courier Tax on Imports from China, ExplainedHow Mexico's simplified courier import rates work in 2026, when the general 33.5% or conditional 19% treatment applies, and how formal freight differs.
- Shipping from China to Mercado Libre Full Mexico: First-Leg GuideHow to ship from China to Mercado Libre Full in Mexico: the importer-of-record problem, NOM labeling, and the domestic inbound into a Full warehouse.
- Shipping from China to Mexico: The Complete 2026 GuideA practical 2026 overview of shipping from China to Mexico — air vs ocean, ports, transit times, costs, the pedimento, tariffs, NOM and DDP door-to-door.
- How to Ship Lithium Batteries from China (UN38.3, Dangerous Goods)How UN38.3, IATA packing instructions, 2026 state-of-charge rules and the IMDG Code apply to lithium batteries shipped from China.
- Volumetric Weight & Cubic Measurement ExplainedHow cubic size drives freight cost across air, courier and ocean LCL — the CBM and volumetric-weight formulas, with worked examples for each mode.
- Sending Inventory to Amazon Mexico (FBA): Freight, Customs and DutiesHow to ship inventory from China to Amazon Mexico FBA: importer-of-record structure, Mexican customs and duties, Amazon delivery rules, and freight options.
- Shipping from China to Latin America: Choose the Lane, Then VerifyA practical map for choosing ocean or air freight from China to Latin America, with country-specific links for live routes and customs checks.
- China to Mexico Shipping Time: Which Transit Clock?China–Mexico planning benchmarks by transport leg, what port-to-port and airport-to-airport exclude, and how to obtain a door-to-door estimate for your shipment.
- China to the US: Realistic Ocean and Air Transit TimesHow China–US ocean and air transit varies by ports, booked service, transshipment, customs and delivery address, and how to obtain a shipment-specific window.
- Shipping from Shenzhen and South China: Ports and LanesA guide to exporting from South China — Shenzhen (Yantian, Shekou), Guangzhou (Nansha) and nearby ports, the cargo they suit, and the major trade lanes they serve.
- Peak-Season Shipping: GRI, Space and How to Plan AheadWhy freight rates spike in peak season, what GRI and PSS surcharges mean, and practical ways to secure space and control costs when demand surges.
- Shipping Dangerous Goods from China: Mode-Specific Checks for 2026Plan dangerous-goods shipping from China using current IMDG, IATA DGR, ICAO and UN sources without assuming every shipment needs the same documents or packaging.
- Shipping from Wuhan: Routes, Transit Times and What to KnowA guide to international shipping from Wuhan, China — ocean and air options from a central China hub to Latin America and beyond, typical transit times, and how inland origin affects your freight.
- Air Freight vs Ocean Freight from China: How to ChooseA practical comparison of air and ocean freight from China — cost, transit time, reliability and the cargo each mode suits best, so you can pick the right option with confidence.
- How to Calculate Chargeable Weight for Air & CourierAir freight is billed on chargeable weight, not just actual weight. Learn how volumetric weight works, the formulas couriers use, and how to lower your bill.