Shipping from China to Australia by Sea

Shipping from China to Australia by sea is the cheapest way to bring home bulky or heavy orders — furniture, appliances, big clothing hauls, or 1688 wholesale stock. Send your Taobao, Pinduoduo, JD, or 1688 purchases to Ebaoguo’s warehouse in Foshan, Guangdong; we unpack, inspect, photograph, and consolidate everything into one shipment, then ship it to Australia by sea. You choose small-parcel service (from AU$2.8/kg, for orders under AU$1,000) or full bulk-cargo service for larger loads, and either pick up at our Melbourne warehouse or have it delivered to your door. Plan on roughly 5-7 weeks door to door. Enter your box sizes in the calculator below for a live quote before you ship.

China to Australia sea freight: 4 shipping options #

We offer 4 sea freight services to ship your goods (the available options are displayed automatically when you submit a shipment). All rates are calculated after consolidation:

1. China to Melbourne — Small parcel self-collection route
2. China to Australia — Small parcel door delivery route
3. China to Australia — Bulk cargo route (Melbourne warehouse self-collection)
4. China to Australia — Bulk cargo delivery route (forklift unloading required)

• For faster shipping, see our China to Australia air freight route
• All parcels arriving at the warehouse are unpacked, inspected, photographed, measured and weighed, and categorised
• Goods with no proof of value or no purchase receipt carry the risk of being unable to provide documentation during a customs inspection — we cannot ship such goods
• Due to the nature of consolidation forwarding, we do not provide any customs clearance documents to customers. If you require such documents, please contact customer service before submitting your parcel for dispatch
• Ebaoguo is responsible for transportation only. If customs inspects or confiscates the parcel contents, Ebaoguo bears no liability

Route 2: China to Australia small-parcel sea freight — door-to-door delivery #

Rates (effective 1 April 2026) #

• Minimum first weight: 5 kg (anything under 5 kg is billed as 5 kg); additional weight rounded up to the next full kg
• Chargeable weight: the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight (length cm × width cm × height cm ÷ 5000)

“Tax included” and “tax excluded” refer to Australian import GST and Import Duty. If the declared value exceeds AU$1,000 and you select the tax-excluded option, the system will automatically calculate the taxes and import duties owed when the waybill is settled. If you require a formal customs entry, please contact customer service before dispatch.

• The following postcodes are island or unserviceable areas with no delivery: 2898–2899, 6798–6799, 7151–7154, 6324, 4280, 4551
• A single waybill may not contain more than 99 parcels
• This route does not include unloading service. If a single parcel exceeds 25 kg, the recipient must arrange their own forklift or unloading. Any waiting or unloading charges incurred during delivery will be passed on to the customer

Transit Time #

• Cut-off every Wednesday; loading the following Thursday (waybills submitted before the cut-off are prioritised)
• Approx. 30 days to Melbourne or Sydney port after loading; after customs clearance (3–5 days), handed to local couriers for delivery. Local delivery time cannot be estimated — please plan accordingly
• If you need to change the address after the waybill has been dispatched, an additional fee of ¥150 (≈AU$30) per waybill applies
• If a parcel is returned due to an incomplete delivery address or prolonged retention, an additional return freight and re-delivery fee applies — starting from ¥100 (≈AU$20) per waybill. Customer service will contact you to confirm the exact amount
• Cut-off schedule: View cut-off dates

Packing Rules #

• One waybill may contain multiple parcels; chargeable weights are accumulated
• Maximum weight per single parcel: 79 kg. An overweight fee applies when the chargeable weight exceeds 30 kg; parcels with an actual weight over 30 kg are recommended to be palletised — consult customer service for rates
• Overweight surcharges:

  Chargeable weight range	Overweight surcharge
  0 – 29 kg	None
  30 – 50 kg	¥170 (≈AU$34)
  50.01 – 80 kg	¥200 (≈AU$40)
  Over 80 kg	From ¥350 (≈AU$70)

• Maximum single edge per parcel: 2.4 m. Parcels exceeding 1.1 m on any single edge are subject to an oversized surcharge:

  Single-edge length	Oversized surcharge
  0 – 1.1 m	None
  1.11 – 1.8 m	¥175 (≈AU$35)
  1.81 – 2.4 m	¥425 (≈AU$85)

• The sum of any two shorter edges of a single parcel must not exceed 150 cm

Possible Extra Fees #

• If a single waybill contains more than 30 parcels, a parcel handling fee of ¥1 (≈AU$0.2) per parcel applies
• The warehouse provides free unpacking and repacking. Your original courier boxes are used first. If they are not large enough, warehouse boxes (¥15 (≈AU$3) each) will be used automatically without prior notice
• To inspect parcel contents, select the [Multi-angle Photography] add-on service: ¥10 (≈AU$2) for 5 HD photos

Australian Delivery #

• Depending on parcel count, size, and weight, we hand over to Australia Post, Aramex, TNT, Toll, etc.
• Delivery times vary based on your delivery address and local courier workload
• A card is usually left or the parcel placed in a safe location. If a re-delivery fee is incurred, we will charge you accordingly
• Australian delivery companies generally do not contact the recipient proactively
• For delivery issues, use the tracking number on your waybill to contact the relevant courier company — typically by submitting an enquiry on their website

Customs #

• Please refer to the “Must-Read: Australian Import Regulations” section above

Important Notes #

• Maximum declared value for this route: ¥4,600 (AU$1,000)
• Consolidation is provided subject to actual conditions; chargeable weight on the waybill is calculated after consolidation
• If a single parcel’s actual weight exceeds 25 kg, the recipient must arrange their own forklift for unloading
• As required by the last-mile delivery company, all parcels on this route must be shipped in cardboard boxes — bagged goods are not accepted (please ask the seller to repack into a box to avoid incurring a re-boxing fee)
• After consolidation, the longest single edge must not exceed 120 cm; parcels exceeding 120 cm on any single edge will incur an oversized surcharge per piece
• Suitable for appliances, furniture, household goods, clothing, toys, books, and electronics (including power banks) with batteries not exceeding 100 Wh
• Certain special items carry a customs declaration fee:
  • Portable power stations / e-bike batteries (max. 20 kg each): ¥225 (≈AU$45) per item
  • Power banks (under 100 Wh): ¥25 (≈AU$5) per item
  • Electric bicycles: ¥275 (≈AU$55) per unit. The following limits apply for export — if any limit is exceeded, we cannot ship; please confirm with the seller before dispatch:
    • Max. length: 1.25 m, width: 0.7 m, height: 1.35 m
    • Max. weight including battery: 60 kg
    • Max. speed: 25 km/h
  • Bamboo and wood products fumigation fee: minimum 0.5 m³; if under 0.5 m³, minimum charge is ¥600 (≈AU$120)
• Palletised goods: if a single pallet weighs more than 60 kg, an inbound handling fee of ¥50 (≈AU$10) applies
• Pallets are not unpacked on arrival. If you need a pallet broken down, an additional handling fee of ¥325 (≈AU$65) applies
• Please declare all goods accurately. The system will auto-match your declaration once parcels arrive at the warehouse
• Small parcels must be declared under the recipient’s real name and address (individual, not company name). PO boxes, post offices, locked bags, parcel lockers, and parcel collect locations are not accepted. Please ensure accuracy — you are responsible for any customs or federal consequences arising from incorrect information
• Payment is required before dispatch. You can download an Invoice issued by Ebaoguo Australia (including duties prepaid) from the website
• Ebaoguo is responsible for transportation only and is not liable for seller-shipping errors
• Insurance is optional. It can be purchased at 5% of the declared value; proof of purchase (invoice) must be provided before dispatch. Without insurance, the maximum compensation for loss is ¥500 (including freight); with insurance, the maximum per waybill is ¥2,500. Damage, deformation, or deterioration other than total loss is not covered

Route 3: China → Australia Bulk Cargo Sea Freight (Melbourne Warehouse Self-Collection) #

Rates (effective 1 March 2024) #

Transit Time #

• Cut-off every Wednesday; loading the following Wednesday (waybills submitted before the cut-off are prioritised)
• 30–45 days to Melbourne warehouse after loading (delays possible if customs inspection occurs); Melbourne customs clearance takes approx. 3–5 business days, after which goods are sorted at our Melbourne warehouse and dispatched to each pickup point
• If you need to change the address after the waybill has been dispatched, an additional fee of ¥125 (≈AU$25) per waybill applies

Possible Extra Fees #

• If a single waybill contains more than 30 parcels, a parcel handling fee of ¥1 (≈AU$0.2) per parcel applies. Example: 40 parcels → 40 × ¥1 = ¥40
• The warehouse provides free unpacking and repacking. Your original courier boxes are used first. If they are not large enough, warehouse boxes (¥15 (≈AU$3) each) will be used automatically without prior notice
• To inspect parcel contents, select the [Multi-angle Photography] add-on service: ¥10 (≈AU$2) for 5 HD photos

Customs #

• Please refer to the “Must-Read: Australian Import Regulations” section above

Important Notes #

• Consolidation is provided subject to actual conditions; chargeable weight on the waybill is calculated after consolidation
• Any single parcel with an actual weight exceeding 30 kg must be crated or fitted with forklift feet (crates and wooden boxes must be fumigated)
• Parcels with an actual weight exceeding 65 kg incur an overweight fee of ¥75 (≈AU$15) per piece
• Parcels with a chargeable weight of 80 kg or more incur an overweight fee of ¥180 (≈AU$36) per piece
• After consolidation, the longest single edge must not exceed 120 cm. Parcels exceeding 160 cm on any single edge are subject to an oversized surcharge:

  Single-edge length	Oversized surcharge
  0.1 – 1.6 m	None
  1.61 – 1.9 m	¥125 (≈AU$25)
  1.91 – 3.0 m	¥380 (≈AU$76)
  3.01 – 4.0 m	¥900 (≈AU$180)
  4.01 – 4.99 m	¥1,250 (≈AU$250)

• Suitable for appliances, furniture, household goods, clothing, toys, books, and electronics with batteries not exceeding 100 Wh
• Food, liquids, medicines, and other sensitive goods cannot be shipped (see the prohibited items list at the end of this page)
• Bamboo and wood products are subject to a fumigation fee: ¥100 (≈AU$20) per 0.2 m³, with a minimum of 0.2 m³
• Palletised goods: if a single pallet weighs more than 60 kg, an inbound handling fee of ¥50 (≈AU$10) applies
• Pallets are not unpacked on arrival. If you need a pallet broken down, an additional handling fee of ¥325 (≈AU$65) applies; the same applies for goods that arrive pre-crated or pre-palletised — they are received in their actual built dimensions and weight
• Please declare all goods accurately. You may fill in the parcel declaration after the seller dispatches; the system will auto-match once the parcel arrives at the warehouse. If required, we will contact you for proof of purchase
• Small parcels must be declared under the recipient’s real name and address (individual, not company name). PO boxes, post offices, locked bags, parcel lockers, and parcel collect locations are not accepted. Please ensure accuracy — you are responsible for any customs or federal consequences arising from incorrect information
• Payment is required before dispatch. You can download an Invoice issued by Ebaoguo Australia from the website
• Ebaoguo is responsible for transportation only and is not liable for seller-shipping errors. You may select add-on services when submitting to verify quantities and inspect product quality
• Insurance is optional. It can be purchased at 5% of the declared value; proof of purchase (invoice) must be provided before dispatch. Insurance does not apply to personal or second-hand items, or goods for which no purchase invoice can be provided. Without insurance, the maximum compensation for loss is ¥500 (including freight); with insurance, the maximum per waybill is ¥2,500. Damage, deformation, or deterioration other than total loss is not covered