How much does it cost to ship to China?

It depends on weight, dimensions and the service you choose. You're charged on whichever is higher: actual or volumetric weight. Enter your parcel details in the form and you'll see available prices straight away.

How long does delivery to China take?

It depends on the service you choose, the recipient's city and customs clearance. You'll see the estimated delivery time for each service in the comparison before you book. Delays are expected around Chinese New Year, so if you're working to a deadline, send early. Delivery times are estimates, not guarantees.

Can you pick up from my address?

Yes. The courier collects the parcel from the address you give, whether that's your home or your office. You just need to have it packed and the invoice ready.

How do I track my shipment?

With the tracking number you get as soon as you book. It lets you follow your parcel at every stage, including customs, until delivery.

Which courier should I choose for China?

It depends on what matters most: price, speed or the type of contents. If a sample has to be in Shanghai before a meeting, look at delivery time first. For a heavier business parcel with no deadline, look at price. The comparison shows both, and if you're not sure, our team can help you choose.

Are the prices I see final?

They cover transport, not Chinese import duties and taxes. Those are usually paid by the recipient before delivery. To avoid delays at customs, make sure the invoice has HS codes and, for business recipients, their customs registration number. Extra charges can also apply if the actual weight or dimensions differ from what you declared.

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What it is

Sending a parcel to China with City Sender means express, door-to-door shipping for documents and parcels. You compare DHL, UPS and FedEx, see the price and estimated delivery time, and book online. China is outside the EU, so every parcel clears customs.

Who it's for

Businesses sending samples, such as marble, and contracts to Chinese partners, e-shops, and people living or studying in China who send things to Greece.

When to use it

When a sample or contract needs to reach China from Greece quickly, especially before Chinese New Year. It works the other way too: when samples come from a Chinese supplier, or personal belongings head home at the end of a study year.

Key benefits

Compare courier services in seconds
Door-to-door pickup and delivery
Automatic insurance and tracking on every shipment
Daily routes and departures
Support at every stage of your shipment
Secure payment by card or bank transfer

1,500+ shipments

every month through City Sender

Shipment tracking

at every step

Insured shipments

& encrypted SSL payments

1,500+ shipments every month

Shipment tracking at every step

Insured shipments & SSL payments

WHY CITY SENDER

The same courier, at prices up to 60% lower. And a real person on your side.

City Sender is a Greek platform for comparing and booking courier services. You see DHL, UPS, FedEx, ELTA Courier and others side by side, with the price in front of you before you book. On City Sender, prices are up to 60% lower than booking the same service directly with the courier.

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Price
Up to 60% lower for the same service
Choice
DHL, UPS, FedEx, ELTA Courier and more, side by side
Booking
Online as a guest, or with an account and 2% back on your next shipments
Support
A real person, reply within 20 minutes during business hours
If it gets lost or damaged
We coordinate the case with the courier
Customs documents
We help you prepare them
Tracking
All your shipments in one place

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One courier at a time

Price
The courier's own price
Choice
One courier's services
Booking
At the counter or on each courier's site
Support
Each courier's customer service
If it gets lost or damaged
You follow it up with the courier yourself
Customs documents
Instructions from the courier
Tracking
Separately on each courier

RECOMMENDED

Many couriers, one comparison

Courier counter or website

One courier at a time

Price
Up to 60% lower for the same service
The courier's own price
Choice
DHL, UPS, FedEx, ELTA Courier and more, side by side
One courier's services
Booking
Online as a guest, or with an account and 2% back on your next shipments
At the counter or on each courier's site
Support
A real person, reply within 20 minutes during business hours
Each courier's customer service
If it gets lost or damaged
We coordinate the case with the courier
You follow it up with the courier yourself
Customs documents
We help you prepare them
Instructions from the courier
Tracking
All your shipments in one place
Separately on each courier

Your parcel is collected and delivered by the courier you chose. We find the price and stay with you until it arrives.

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How it works?

Three steps. Zero hassle.

Step 1

Compare couriers

See available prices and delivery times in real time.

Step 2

Book your shipment

Complete the booking online with card or bank transfer.

Step 3

Pickup & delivery

Track your shipment all the way to final delivery.

Sending a parcel from Greece to China

Greek businesses send marble samples, contracts and technical documents to partners and buyers in China. The route works the other way too: many companies in Greece buy from Chinese suppliers and ask for samples before every order.

With City Sender you compare DHL, UPS and FedEx for your parcel to China and see the price and estimated delivery time before you book. Most shipments go to Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Around Chinese New Year, logistics slow down for weeks, so anything with a deadline is best sent early.

Every parcel to China clears customs. For goods, you'll need a commercial invoice with HS codes and, if the recipient is a business, their customs registration number. Import duties and taxes aren't included in the shipping price and are usually paid by the recipient.

Useful information

Main destinations: Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou
Chinese postcodes have 6 digits and are required on every shipment
Deliveries slow down around Chinese New Year (January–February)
For goods, the invoice shows HS codes and the recipient's customs registration number
Hong Kong and Macau are separate customs territories and are booked as their own destinations

Expert guide

What to know about shipping to China

Customs & documents

Customs declaration: Required
EORI: Required for commercial shipments
VAT / duties: Non-EU shipment. China may charge import duties and taxes depending on the type and value of the contents. They aren't included in the shipping price and are usually collected from the recipient before delivery.

Documents

Commercial invoice, without VAT in the price breakdown
HS code (first 6 digits) for each item on the invoice
Recipient's customs registration number, when the recipient is a business
Customs declaration
EORI number for businesses

Restricted items

Dangerous goods under IATA/ADR
Lithium batteries not packed with a device
Flammable liquids and aerosols
Alcohol and tobacco beyond courier limits
Items prohibited by the destination country's law

Special regime: Hong Kong, Macau

What to know before you ship

A good choice for

Exporters sending samples, such as marble, to buyers in China
Businesses exchanging contracts and samples with Chinese suppliers
Students and professionals moving between China and Greece

Before you ship

Check the address includes the 6-digit postcode, city and province
Ask a business recipient for their customs registration number
Add the recipient's mobile number, since the courier and customs need it

Common mistakes

An invoice with no HS codes or a vague description ("samples", "gift")
Sending something with a deadline just before Chinese New Year
Declaring a lower value than the real one

Packaging

Wrap stone and marble samples piece by piece and fill the box so nothing moves
Attach a copy of the invoice in a pouch on the outside for faster customs checks

For businesses

Keep the same description and HS code for each product across all invoices
Plan January–February shipments around the Chinese New Year dates
For regular shipments, talk to our team about a business account

When this route fits

Choose it when

Documents, contracts and samples that need to arrive within days
Shipments you want to track right through customs clearance

Consider an alternative when

Loads over 100 kg or multiple pallets, which are better suited to air or sea cargo

Last reviewed: 2026-09

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Yes. On City Sender, prices are up to 60% lower than booking the same service directly with the courier. You see DHL, UPS and FedEx side by side for your shipment to China, each with its final price and estimated delivery time. No chasing separate quotes, no account with each company. Sending a sample on a deadline? Pick the fastest option. Not in a rush? Pick the cheapest, and book online in minutes.