Note for individuals shipping small personal packages and produce returns to China, we recommend Canada Post. For commercial shipments and heavy weights, contact our team.
| Service Mode | Best For | Transit Time | Est. Cost (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Post Surface | Personal returns / Small items | 2–4 Months | $35 - $60 |
| Jet Priority Air | Machinery parts & Time-sensitive | 4–7 Days | $180 - $250+ |
| Direct eCommerce (9610) | Vitamins, Apparel, B2C | 7–12 Days | Volume Based |
*Costs reflect 1kg-5kg samples. Jet Worldwide does not ship personal effects to China.
China remains the world's largest consumer market. To succeed, Canadian brands like Arc’teryx or vitamin suppliers must choose between two primary import models:
Ideal for high-frequency parcel shipping. Requires transaction data, payment info, and shipping logs to be pushed to China’s single trade window. Tax Rate: ~9.1% for most items.
Limit of 1,000 RMB per package. Duty-free if assessed tax is under 50 RMB. Ideal for low-volume gifts or samples, but subject to 13%, 20%, or 50% postal tax rates.
In 2026, China's Ministry of Finance continues to enforce a Positive List for eCommerce. If your product (e.g., specific health supplements or specialized electronics) is not on the list, it cannot clear under the 9.1% tax rate.
Shipping frozen food samples or life-science materials? We provide Dry Ice (UN1845) shipping with specialized thermal packaging to maintain integrity throughout the China customs process.
Request a Cold Chain QuoteCanada Post Surface is the lowest cost but takes 2–4 months. For commercial orders, economy air freight via Jetship is the most cost-effective tracked option.
What is a CR Code?A CR Code (Customs Registration) is required for all Chinese importers. Shippers must ensure their receiver is registered with Chinese customs before sending.