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DHL Express to China — prices, delivery times, limits

How to ship a parcel to China via DHL Express. Indicative prices (80 € / 2 kg, 130 € / 5 kg, 220 € / 10 kg), delivery time 1–2 days, weight limit 70 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.

schedule Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays.
scale Maximum gross weight for DHL Express — item plus packaging. Exceeding the limit will delay or surcharge the shipment.
payments Indicative price for a 2 kg parcel. Actual cost depends on dimensions, insurance and the carrier's current rates.
rule Customs duty applies on declared value above 1000 €. This is based on goods value only — postage is not included.

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DHL Express to China — prices, delivery times, limits

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Summary

DHL Express to China: standard delivery 1–2 days, indicative price for up to 5 kg is 130 €, up to 10 kg 220 €. Carrier weight limit is 70 kg. Country is outside the EU — VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from 1000 €.

Destination
China
Carrier
DHL Express
Delivery time
1–2 days
Price 2 kg
80 €
Price 5 kg
130 €
Price 10 kg
220 €
Max. weight
70 kg
EU
No — customs apply

DHL Express price guide

Indicative prices for China

Weight Price Delivery time
2 kg 80 € 1–2 days
5 kg 130 € 1–2 days
10 kg 220 € 1–2 days
20 kg 370 € 1–2 days

Prices are indicative, derived from reference rates for China and the carrier's cost profile. Actual cost depends on the carrier's current rates, parcel dimensions and volumetric weight.

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Indicative information — verify at source

Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of China.

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  • check Door-to-door in 72h worldwide
  • check Full customs assistance included
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Customs and VAT for China

China is outside the EU with a complex customs regime. The recipient pays VAT (13% standard rate), customs duty (0–100% depending on category), and in some cases consumption tax. The Chinese CBEC (Cross-Border E-Commerce) system has specific thresholds — for direct postal shipments, standard import rules apply where the value and type of goods determine the duty rate. Commercial shipments require a licensed Chinese importer. Exact limits vary by CBEC channel — verify current rules with the Chinese customs authority. Postal tracking typically ends in Beijing; last-mile delivery is handled by China Post or SF Express.

Required documents

  • description CN23 + detailed proforma invoice
  • description HS code mandatory
  • description Contents description in English (Chinese recommended too)
  • description Licensed Chinese importer required for commercial shipments

Alternatives

Other carriers to China