Shipping to Guangzhou
Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, is one of China's largest cities and home to the Canton Fair, the country's biggest trade fair. Its Nansha port serves the western Pearl River Delta.
Commercial cargo only. The carrier does not accept personal effects to Guangzhou. For business shipments, Guangzhou is the natural destination for consignees in Guangzhou, Foshan and Zhongshan. Canton Fair exhibitors should allow plenty of time for clearance before the fair dates in spring and autumn.
Guangzhou's wholesale markets for textiles, leather and electronics make it a buying centre for traders from around the world, and samples and returns move in both directions. Commercial importers must be registered with China Customs, and many use a local agent in Nansha or Huangpu. For personal effects in southern China, compare Shenzhen, which accepts them subject to approval.
Shipping rates from Canada to Guangzhou
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou | USD 7 / cu ft 45 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 7 / cu ft 45 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 5 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 441.60 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 441.60; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 618.20. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects are not accepted to Guangzhou under the current carrier tariff; commercial cargo is accepted. 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 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: Jiangmen (64 km), Shenzhen (104 km), Macau (110 km), Hong Kong (129 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.