Freight Forwarding China to Australia

Reduce China-Australia shipping costs by 35%

Freight Forwarding
China to Australia

Ship from China to Australia with full biosecurity compliance. Instant quotes, fumigation coordination, and delivery to all major cities.

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Save Up to 40% on Shipping

Our direct relationships with carriers mean lower rates passed directly to you. No middlemen, no markups.

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Zero Risk Guarantee

Full cargo insurance available. If anything goes wrong, we handle it. Your shipment is protected.

First Time Importing to Australia?

Our Melbourne-based team navigates DAFF biosecurity, ISPM-15 wood packaging compliance, BICON import conditions, and ChAFTA preferential duty rates.

Why 2,500+ Australian importers trust us

Your Specialist
Partner for China
to Australia Shipping

Since 2009, we’ve specialized in China-Australia freight with full biosecurity compliance. Our teams in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Melbourne navigate DAFF inspections, ISPM-15 requirements, and deliver to all major Australian cities.

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Custom logistics for Australian businesses

Who Ships from China to Australia with ExFreight?

Australian Amazon FBA & E-commerce Sellers

Australian Importers & Retailers

Need help navigating Australian biosecurity requirements?

Complete logistics solutions

Services We Provide

Air Freight

Need it fast? Air freight from China reaches Australia in 5–8 days via direct routes to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

POPULAR

Australian Amazon FBA Sellers

Special rates for Amazon.com.au FBA — biosecurity-compliant packaging, fumigation coordination, and delivery to Melbourne and Sydney fulfillment centers.

Direct Routes from China to Australia

All Major Australian Gateways

We ship from Chinese ports to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Fremantle with full biosecurity compliance. Air cargo flies direct to SYD and MEL with ISPM-15 certified packaging.

Shanghai

to Melbourne

Shenzhen

to Sydney

Guangzhou

to Brisbane

Ningbo

to Melbourne

Qingdao

to Sydney

Shanghai

to Sydney (Air)

Guangzhou

to Melbourne (Air)

Xiamen

to Brisbane

Hong Kong

to Perth

Shenzhen

to Adelaide

Shanghai

to Fremantle

Ningbo

to Brisbane

Guangzhou

to Sydney

Yiwu

to Melbourne

Tianjin

to Sydney

Direct Routes from China to Australia

All Major Australian Gateways

We ship from Chinese ports to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Fremantle with full biosecurity compliance. Air cargo flies direct to SYD and MEL with ISPM-15 certified packaging.

Shanghai

to Melbourne

Shenzhen

to Sydney

Guangzhou

to Brisbane

Ningbo

to Melbourne

Qingdao

to Sydney

Shanghai

to Sydney (Air)

Guangzhou

to Melbourne (Air)

Xiamen

to Brisbane

Hong Kong

to Perth

Shenzhen

to Adelaide

Shanghai

to Fremantle

Ningbo

to Brisbane

Guangzhou

to Sydney

Yiwu

to Melbourne

Tianjin

to Sydney

Don't See Your Australian City?

We deliver from China to every Australian state and territory — including regional areas. Contact us for biosecurity pre-clearance, fumigation coordination, and ChAFTA duty optimization.

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Why Choose ExFreight

Rich Experience in Transportation

We transport goods through shipping by sea, air, rail, and international express delivery. 80% of our employees have over 10 years of work experience.

Save Up to 40% on Shipping

Our direct relationships with carriers mean lower rates passed directly to you. No middlemen, no markups.

Abundant Business Outlets

We have over 20 business branches throughout China, so no matter where your supplier is located, we can deliver to the nearest warehouse.

24/7 Online Support

Our team provides free shipping consultation services 24/7, 7 days a week. There are no geographical restrictions.

China Free Warehousing

In China, we offer free warehousing services for up to 30 days.

Transport of Oversized & Heavy Cargo

We have successful experience in transporting hydraulic machinery, molds, engines, industrial robots, and extra-long steel products.

Ready to Ship from China to Australia?

Get a personalized China-to-Australia quote with biosecurity costs and ChAFTA duty savings included.

Trusted by 10,000+ businesses worldwide

What Our Customers Say

"ChAFTA duty savings of AUD $80,000 annually"

ExFreight identified that 90% of our products qualified for zero duty under ChAFTA. We were paying full rates with our previous forwarder. The savings paid for our entire logistics budget.

John Smith

Supply Chain Manager at British Trade Co.
300+ shipments

"Melbourne port clearance with biosecurity in 3 days"

ExFreight pre-prepares all biosecurity documentation so our containers clear Melbourne in just 3 business days — including DAFF inspection. Other forwarders quoted us 7-10 days.

David Nguyen

USA

200+ shipments

"Best TGA compliance support for health products"

Importing health products to Australia requires TGA approval. ExFreight guided us through the entire process and ensured all documentation was ready before our goods left China.

Maria Garcia

Spain

120+ shipments

"Air freight to Sydney — 6 days with biosecurity clearance"

Our fashion samples ship from Guangzhou to Sydney in 6 days including Australian biosecurity clearance. ExFreight arranges fumigation in China when needed to avoid delays on arrival.

John Smith

USA

180+ shipments

"Brisbane route — 3 days faster than Melbourne"

ExFreight suggested routing through Brisbane instead of Melbourne for our Queensland customers. Shorter transit (15 vs 20 days) and faster biosecurity processing. Smart logistics advice.

Poland

150+ shipments

"Trusted Australia-China trade partner for 4+ years"

ExFreight understands Australian import requirements better than any other forwarder we have worked with. Their biosecurity expertise alone makes them worth every cent.

Miguel Pérez

Mexico

300+ shipments

"LCL to Sydney — ISPM-15 compliant and affordable"

Our smaller shipments from Yiwu to Sydney arrive in 28 days with all biosecurity documentation handled. ExFreight LCL rates are competitive and the service is reliable.

Sarah Johnson

USA

180+ shipments

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does shipping from China to Australia take?

Air freight 5–8 days to Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE). Ocean FCL 18–25 days to Melbourne/Sydney, 15–20 days to Brisbane. LCL 25–35 days. Australia’s biosecurity inspections can add 3–7 days. Weekly direct services from Chinese ports.

How much does it cost to ship from China to Australia?

Air: AUD $5–$9/kg. Ocean FCL 20′: AUD $1,500–$4,200. FCL 40′: AUD $2,000–$5,500. LCL: AUD $50–$95/CBM. GST 10% on goods over AUD $1,000. Biosecurity fees: AUD $200–$600/container.

What are Australia's biosecurity requirements?

World’s strictest biosecurity under Biosecurity Act 2015. Wood packaging: ISPM-15 compliant (heat treated, IPPC marked). Containers must be clean — no soil, seeds, organic matter. Non-compliance: fumigation or re-export at importer’s cost.

Which Australian ports receive freight from China?

Melbourne — largest container port. Sydney (Port Botany) — second largest. Brisbane — closest to China, shorter transit. Fremantle (Perth) — Western Australia. Air: SYD and MEL primary cargo airports.

Can you ship Amazon FBA from China to Australia?

Yes — Amazon.com.au FBA from China. All packaging ISPM-15 compliant. ExFreight handles export, shipping, Australian customs + biosecurity, and delivery to Melbourne/Sydney FBA centers.

Do I need an import permit for goods from China to Australia?

Most goods don’t need permits. Exceptions: food (DAFF permit), therapeutics (TGA), plants/seeds (phytosanitary cert), chemicals (AICIS), wireless devices (ACMA). Check BICON database.

What is ISPM-15 and why does it matter for Australia?

ISPM-15: all wood packaging must be heat treated to 56°C for 30 min and IPPC marked. Non-compliant: held, fumigated, or re-exported — AUD $500–$2,000 + weeks delay.

What duties and taxes apply to Australian imports from China?

ChAFTA provides reduced/zero duty on 95%+ of Chinese goods. GST 10% on all imports over AUD $1,000. Need ABN for clearance. Businesses claim GST credits on BAS.

Reduce China-Australia shipping costs by 35%