Shipping to Chongqing and western China
Chongqing, one of China's four municipalities directly under the central government, lies on the Yangtze deep in south-western China, about 1,500 km from the coast. Cargo travels by river barge or rail from Shanghai, and the tariff's Chongqing rate includes this long inland leg.
Practical tips. Chongqing is the hub for western China, and the destination is also convenient for Chengdu and Sichuan, about two hours away by high-speed rail. The city is a centre for car, motorcycle and electronics manufacturing. Transit to Chongqing is longer than to coastal ports, so plan the timing accordingly.
The city is built on steep hills where the Jialing River meets the Yangtze, so truck routes can be indirect; local movers know the access roads. Summers are very hot and humid, so protect sensitive goods.
Shipping rates from Canada to Chongqing
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongqing | USD 5 / cu ft 60 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 60 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 4 / cu ft 50 days · min. USD 406.28 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 406.28; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 547.56. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (333 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for China: Commercial Invoice / Packing List Required; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Alcohol / Tobacco Are NOT Accepted in China; USCC or Tax ID Number Of Consignee Required; Enterprise Code (VAT, GST) Number Of Shipper Required; Chongqing Cargo Customs Cleared in Shanghai; Personal Effects Accepted in Hong Kong but not in Guangzhou; No Personal Effects Accepted in Macau; Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Collect Freight On Approval; Hong Kong: Commercial Invoice / Packing List Required; Hong Kong: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Hong Kong: Alcohol / Tobacco Are Accepted to Hong Kong if consignee can provide import permit; Hong Kong: Alcohol / Tobacco Are NOT Accepted via Hong Kong for any transhipment; Hong Kong: USCC or Tax ID Number Of Consignee Required; Hong Kong: Enterprise Code (VAT, GST) Number Of Shipper Required; Hong Kong: Personal Effects is NOT Accepted in or via Hong Kong; Hong Kong: No Personal Effects Accepted in Macau.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in China: Guangzhou (938 km), Jiangmen (979 km), Shenzhen (1,037 km), Macau (1,043 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to China.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.