Guides to shipping from China to Singapore
Everything worth understanding before you ship from China to Singapore, written out properly: what it costs, how long it takes, GST and customs, what can and cannot travel. No jargon, no padding.
Shipping from China to Singapore: cost, transit time and how it works
China to Singapore shipping by sea at S$82 per CBM or by air from S$6.50 per kg, to your door in 10–14 or 3–5 days. GST, customs and how to start.
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Sea freight China to Singapore: LCL priced per CBM, hub to door
Sea LCL from China to Singapore at S$82 per CBM, hub to door, 10–14 days. How CBM is worked out, what the rate includes, and when FCL fits better.
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LCL vs FCL from China to Singapore: which should you book?
LCL shares a container, priced per CBM at S$82. FCL is your own 20', 40' or 40'HC, quoted per booking. Same 10–14 days hub to door.
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Air freight China to Singapore: cost per kg and when it makes sense
Air freight China to Singapore from S$6.50 per kg on chargeable weight, 10 kg minimum, 3–5 days hub to door. How it is priced, with worked examples.
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GST and customs clearance for Singapore imports, explained
Import GST is 9% of the CIF value plus any duty, and air shipments under S$400 pay none. Free calculator, plus how the permit and clearance work.
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Restricted goods shipping to Singapore: what needs paperwork first
Batteries, liquids, aerosols, powders, food, cosmetics, medicines and magnets from China to Singapore: what can ship, by which mode and what we need first.
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1688 shipping to Singapore for business: consolidate by the CBM
Most 1688 sellers ship only within China. Give them our Foshan hub address and we consolidate your suppliers into one sea LCL shipment from S$82 per CBM.
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Shipping personal belongings from China to Singapore
Moving from China to Singapore? Sea LCL at S$82 per CBM, 10–14 days hub to door; air for urgent cartons. Packing, inventory, GST and HDB or condo delivery.
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How long does shipping from China to Singapore take?
Hub to your door, customs cleared: air 3–5 days, sea 10–14 days. Departures Monday to Saturday; see the next departure, cut-off and your ETA.
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CBM calculator and volumetric weight calculator
CBM from carton sizes in cm, or type the CBM you know, for the sea LCL and air freight price from our China to Singapore rates. Plus how many kg 1 CBM is.
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Freight forwarder Singapore: China to Singapore, sea and air
A Singapore freight forwarder for one lane, China to Singapore: sea LCL, FCL and air. Published rates, in-house permits, pay on arrival in Singapore.
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Shipping furniture from China to Singapore: cost, packing, delivery
Sofa, bed or whole flat from Foshan, Taobao or 1688: sea freight at S$82 per CBM to your door, permit and delivery included. How to measure and pack.
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Import GST calculator for Singapore
Work out Singapore import GST at 9% on the customs value: goods, freight, insurance and any duty. No freight figure? It uses our sea rate on your volume.
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Chargeable weight calculator for air freight
Enter carton sizes and weights for the actual, volumetric and chargeable weight (L × W × H cm ÷ 6000) and an indicative air figure from S$6.50 per kg.
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Taobao consolidated shipping to Singapore: big items, by the CBM
Buying on Taobao in Singapore? Send Taobao, Tmall, 1688 and Pinduoduo orders to our Foshan hub; we ship them as one at S$82 per CBM, cleared and delivered.
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HS code Singapore: what it is and how to find yours
Every Singapore import permit carries an 8-digit HS code. What it is, how to search it with the Customs HS code checker, and how we help you find yours.
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Do you need an import licence in Singapore?
Most goods need no import licence in Singapore, only an import permit per shipment. When a licence is needed, the permit types, and what the permit costs.
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Incoterms when buying from China: EXW, FOB, DDP and the one that fits
EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP and DDP explained for Singapore buyers: who pays what, where risk passes, and the price to agree with a Chinese supplier.
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Taobao buying agent for Singapore: we order, check and ship it
We order from Taobao, Tmall, JD, Douyin and Xiaohongshu for you, check the goods at our China hub while most returns still work, and ship to Singapore.
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1688 buying agent in Singapore: wholesale orders, checked in China
Buy wholesale on 1688 from Singapore: we confirm minimums and lead times with each seller, pay them, count every carton at our China hub and ship it.
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How to buy from Pinduoduo in Singapore
Pinduoduo sellers only deliver inside China. We order and pay for you, check the goods at our hub there and ship big buys like furniture to Singapore.
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China sourcing and purchasing agent for Singapore buyers
We find suppliers in China or work with yours: the order confirmed in writing, the supplier paid, the goods checked at our hub, then shipped to Singapore.
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China sourcing agent for overseas buyers, from supplier to forwarder
A China sourcing agent for buyers worldwide: we find suppliers, buy on 1688, Taobao or from factories, check the goods and deliver them to your forwarder.
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China domestic delivery and shipping, anywhere in China
China domestic delivery and shipping for buyers worldwide: supplier pickups, express, LTL and truck delivery to any city in mainland China. Price in hours.
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How to ship goods within China: express, truck or van
How to ship goods within China: express (快递), shared truck (零担), whole truck (整车) or van. Pricing, Chinese addresses, packing, 保价 and remote areas.
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Uncrating, container unstuffing and disposal services in Singapore
Uncrating after shipping, container unstuffing and rubbish disposal in Singapore. Lorry or 3ft, 4ft, 5ft bins to NEA-licensed facilities. Quote in hours.
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Furniture assembly in Singapore: Taobao, IKEA and fitted pieces
Furniture assembly in Singapore by a team with 16 years' experience: Taobao, 1688 and IKEA flat-packs, wardrobes fitted to the wall. Final quote in hours.
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Taobao furniture assembly in Singapore: what to check before you buy
Taobao, Tmall and 1688 furniture arrives knock-down, often with no instructions. What to ask the seller, what to keep, and how assembly in Singapore works.
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Furniture assembly cost in Singapore: what decides the price
What a furniture assembly quote in Singapore depends on, what cheap quotes leave out, and six questions to ask before you book. Final quote from photos.
Read the guideLast reviewed 19 Oct 2026