China is the Czech Republic’s second largest trading partner in the world, and the Czech Republic is China’s second largest trading partner in Central and Eastern Europe.

Shipping goods from China to the Czech Republic requires a thorough understanding of the process. This page discusses everything you need to know to ensure a successful shipment, from your ocean and air freight shipping options to customs clearance and more.

Czechia Customs Entry

Importing goods from China to Czechia means bringing in something from China – and it passes through Czech customs clearance process on arrival. Import trade is regulated by Czech customs authorities. They control the flow of goods and are responsible for collecting duties and taxes.

Czechia is a highly integrated member of the EU, boasting a vibrant import and export scene. The country adheres to EU’s common trade policy, impacting tariffs, quotas, and trade agreements.

VAT are payable by the recipient of goods based on Czech regulations. The value-added tax (VAT) applies to all goods and the standard VAT rate is 21 percent.

An import declaration is required for goods from China. When goods are imported into the Czech Republic, it is the responsibility of the importer or his authorized agent to declare them to Customs. A Single Administrative Document or SAD is used for this purpose. This is the approved form for the import declaration process.

The Single Administrative Document (SAD) may be submitted to the Customs Administration, either through physical means or through an electronic declaration.

Goods are released from Customs for “free circulation” once the pertinent documents have been filed and payment of tariff duties has been completed. After paying the value added tax (VAT) and any other applicable excise duty, goods are also released for consumption and ready to be marketed.

Air Freight from China to Czechia

Air freight is the express way to ship goods to the Czech Republic from China. It’s the fastest mode of international transport, and you can get your goods to their destination in a matter of days. This makes it highly suitable for time-sensitive and perishable goods. Air freight is also more secure, with strict airport processes and regulations helping guarantee cargo security.

The only drawback of air freight is its cost, since it is significantly more expensive than ocean freight. It’s also not as flexible and cannot accommodate all cargo types, sizes, volumes, and weights.

There are two direct flights between the Czech Republic and China: Beijing-Prague operated by Hainan Airlines and Chengdu-Prague operated by Sichuan Airlines.

In addition, the Prague Airport in the capital has flights connecting to major European cities – Vienna, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Moscow or Paris.

Top Airports in Czechia

The Czech Republic has six international airports, located in Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Budějovice, Karlovy Vary and Pardubice. The main international airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague.

Václav Havel Airport Prague is the largest airport in the Czech Republic, also the gateway to Central Europe. It is used as a base by four airlines, namely Smartwings, Ryanair, Eurowings, and Czech Airlines.

Air Freight Cost from China to Czechia

The cost for air freight rate for shipping to Prague: rough €5.0 EUR per kilogram depending on the total chargeable weight of the shipment.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Czechia by AIR?⬇️

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+
€6.95/kg	€6.55/kg	€6.30/kg

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Czechia

Air freight to the Czech Republic will take approximately 5 to 8 days for the economic flights, and 2 to 3 days for the express flights.

Sea Freight from China to Czechia

Ocean freight is the most common shipping option because of its cost efficiency and flexibility. It doesn’t cost much to ship cargo by sea, and any type of cargo need to transport will be accommodated.

Sea freight also offers two options for container shipping: less-than-container load (LCL) and full container load (FCL).

Top Container Ports in Czechia

The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe with dozens of small inland ports and docks, mainly distributed along the Labe, Vltava and Berounka rivers. The main navigable cities are Decin, Ústí navigatori, Melnik, Prague, Lovosice and Kolin. Import and export goods can reach European ports such as Rotterdam via the Labe-Elbe waterway.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Czechia

Since this country doesn’t have direct access to the sea, all the ocean shipments must enter via neighboring countries such as Germany.

For Full Container, we request more free days before the container reaches the destination so you can have more time to deliver the container to your place. As far as shipping via less than container load, the cargo goes to Antwerp and from there it gets shipped to Prague’s terminal.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Czechia by SEA?⬇️

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+	1001KG+
€1.80/kg	€1.60/kg	€1.40/kg	€1.40/kg

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Czechia

Ocean freight to the Czech Republic will take approximately 45 days.

Working with CFC

CFC offers ocean and air freight to all major cities in the Czech Republic, including Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Pilsen, Liberec, Olomouc. CFC will guide you and make the process smoother for your needs on shipping to the Czech Republic from China.

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