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English version of ChinPost’s cost guide. Read it in Persian (فارسی).
Quick answer: Shipping from China to Iran with ChinPost costs from 56 CNY/kg by air (500+ kg, Guangzhou → Tehran), plus 950,000 Iranian Toman/kg for customs clearance (800,000 Toman/kg over 500 kg). Sea freight China → Mersin (Turkey) is $3,800 per 20ft / $5,000 per 40ft. Transit: air 3–7 working days, sea 25–35 days, rail 18–25 days. No VAT on ChinPost clearance — express clearance runs via customs pass + postal channels. Get today’s exact rate on WhatsApp +86 132 4961 5457.
Air freight rates: Guangzhou → Tehran
ChinPost air freight rates are tiered by weight. The heavier the shipment, the lower the per-kilo rate:
| Weight | Rate (CNY/kg) |
|---|---|
| Up to 27 kg | 62 |
| Over 50 kg | 60 |
| Over 300 kg | 58 |
| Over 500 kg | 56 |
Rates for the 27–50 kg band change with the market — ask for today’s rate on WhatsApp. Air freight is charged on chargeable weight (the higher of actual weight and volumetric weight, 1 CBM = 167 kg). Check your shipment with the ChinPost cost calculator before you ask. Full pricing logic — volumetric weight, origin-city differences, peak-season capacity — is explained in the air freight rates guide, and the service itself is on the air freight page.
Customs clearance costs in Iran
Clearance is charged per kilo: 950,000 Toman/kg, and 800,000 Toman/kg for shipments over 500 kg. (Toman is the Iranian currency used for Iran-side clearance; the USD equivalent is quoted on request.) No VAT applies to ChinPost clearance — express clearance runs via customs pass (پته) and postal channels, so the 9% general import VAT does not apply to this service. The step-by-step process, documents checklist and broker rules are in the customs clearance guide, and the cost deep dive is in the clearance cost guide.
Sea freight: China → Mersin and Dubai
| Route / mode | Freight |
|---|---|
| China → Mersin (Turkey), 20ft FCL | $3,800 |
| China → Mersin (Turkey), 40ft FCL | $5,000 |
| China → Dubai, sea LCL | 1,800 CNY/CBM |
| China → Dubai, air (normal) | 32 CNY/kg |
| China → Dubai, air door-to-door (DDP) | 35 CNY/kg |
For Bandar Abbas, Iran, sea rates move with the market — ask for today’s rate on WhatsApp. The full sea guide (FCL vs LCL, ports, timing) is at sea freight from China to Iran, and the step-by-step FCL execution guide is at FCL shipping from China to Iran.
Overland: Khorgos → Iran customs
Overland transport from Khorgos to an Iran customs point costs $14,500 per container. China-side pickup and delivery to any inland Iran customs point are priced separately. The overland corridor is covered in the clearance guide and the DDP guide below.
Door-to-door (DDP) shipping to Iran
DDP means ChinPost handles pickup in China, international transport, customs clearance and delivery to your door in Iran — one price, one contact. There is no fixed all-in Iran DDP price (it depends on the goods, weight and destination customs) — ask on WhatsApp for a quote. Dubai DDP is 35 CNY/kg by air, shown above as a real example. The full DDP guide is at DDP shipping from China to Iran.
Worked example: 27 kg by air, Guangzhou → Tehran
- Air freight: 27 kg × 62 CNY/kg = 1,674 CNY
- Clearance: 27 kg × 950,000 Toman/kg = 25,650,000 Toman
That is the full ChinPost cost for this shipment — freight plus clearance, no VAT, no hidden fees. (China-side pickup and any Iran inland delivery after customs are quoted separately.)
Transit times
| Mode | Transit time |
|---|---|
| Air (Guangzhou → Tehran) | 3–7 working days |
| Sea (China → Iran region) | 25–35 days |
| Rail (China → Iran) | 18–25 days |
How to get your exact quote
Send your cargo details (product, weight, dimensions, pickup address in China, destination in Iran) on WhatsApp +86 132 4961 5457. ChinPost replies in under 30 minutes. Guangzhou warehouse: 1st Floor, No. 34 Meibin East Street, Baiyun District, Guangzhou (BAT warehouse, Ms. Liu, 18620792280).
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship from China to Iran by air?
From 56 CNY/kg (500+ kg) to 62 CNY/kg (up to 27 kg), Guangzhou → Tehran, plus 950,000 Toman/kg clearance (800,000 over 500 kg). No VAT on ChinPost clearance.
How long does sea freight from China to Iran take?
25–35 days for the sea leg. FCL is faster and safer for large volumes; LCL suits smaller shipments charged per CBM.
What is DDP shipping from China to Iran?
Delivered Duty Paid — ChinPost handles everything door to door, including customs clearance. The all-in price is quoted per shipment on WhatsApp; Dubai DDP by air is 35 CNY/kg.
Do I pay VAT on ChinPost clearance?
No. ChinPost clearance is express clearance via customs pass and postal channels, so the 9% general import VAT does not apply to this service.
How is air freight charged — actual or volumetric weight?
On chargeable weight: the higher of actual weight and volumetric weight (1 CBM = 167 kg). Use the cost calculator to check before you ship.
Can ChinPost ship to Dubai as well as Iran?
Yes. Dubai sea LCL is 1,800 CNY/CBM, air is 32 CNY/kg normal and 35 CNY/kg door-to-door (DDP).
How do I get a quote?
WhatsApp +86 132 4961 5457 with product, weight, dimensions and addresses — reply in under 30 minutes.
