Latvia is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, and Belarus to the southeast. Learn all the key information about shipping from China to Latvia.

Latvia Customs Entry

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

In Latvia the field of customs is regulated by the regulatory enactments of the European Union (EU). There is a customs duty applicable which is commonly prescribed by the EU.

The importation process involves an importer, sometimes mediated by a customs broker. To ensure everything goes smoothly, it’s vital to understand the responsibilities of each party, the regulations in place and to have the right documentation ready.

Object of taxation is a value of the objects that are imported from third countries (Non-Member States of the EU), including China.

The Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes are a system of markings developed by the European Union for the purpose of marking goods. It is used both for statistics and classifying goods. The CN codes allow distinguishing between goods in a compact and precise way.

Besides customs duties, imports are subject to VAT and may also be subject to excise tax and tax on natural resources.

After customs have processed the declaration, have checked everything is in order and received the payment for duties and taxes, they will release your goods into the country.

Air Freight from China to Latvia

Air freight is a fast and efficient mode of transport, especially for time-sensitive goods. Air cargo from China to Latvia is safe due to the operating procedures of aircraft and airports.

There are no direct flights between China and Latvia, but cargo can transfer in cities such as Helsinki, Vienna, Moscow, Frankfurt, Warsaw, Berlin, Stockholm, and Istanbul.

Top Airports in Latvia

Latvia currently has three international airports:

• Riga Airport (RIX)
• Ventspils International Airport (VNT)
• Liepaja International Airport (LPX)

Riga Airport is the largest airport in the three Baltic countries and is a state-owned airport in Latvia. 13 airlines including airBaltic, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Finnair, etc. provide Latvia with more than 100 and 70 routes in summer and winter respectively.

Airlines handling cargo at Riga Airport include RAF-Avia, AG Handling, Profi Logistiks, UPS, DHL, TNT Cargo, etc.

Air Freight Cost from China to Latvia

The air rate varies depending on the air service you choose, the dimensions and the weight of the cargo.

The more expensive methods like DHL Worldwide Express and FedEx Priority, are suitable for those that want to enjoy the content of packages as soon as possible. The cheaper delivery methods are excellent budget options if you don’t need your packages as quickly.

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

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+
€7.10/kg	€6.75/kg	€6.50/kg

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Latvia

The delivery usually takes 3-5 days with express methods and 5-8 days with cheaper, economic flights.

Sea Freight from China to Latvia

With a container transport to Latvia you are guaranteed the lowest transport costs. With our LCL and group transport we also ship all smaller loads for you. Setting up a sea freight to Latvia has never been so easy.

CFC has over 20 years’ experience offering international freight services, including competitive transport services from China to Latvia.

Top Container Ports in Latvia

The three major ports in Latvia are Riga, Ventspils and Liepaja, all of which are ice-free ports all year round.

Location at the crossroads of advantageous Eurasian land and maritime transport routes, as well as right in the center of the Baltic States, makes the port of Riga an important logistics hub on the Eastern coast of the Baltic Sea.

Compliance with railway gauge of 1520 mm facilitates access to the most distant areas within the Eurasian continent, including Central Asia and China.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Latvia

There are many factors that influence how much it will cost to ship goods from China, including the weight and size of the items, the distance they have to travel, and the shipping carrier & route you choose.

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

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+	1001KG+
€1.90/kg	€1.75/kg	€1.65/kg	€1.60/kg

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Latvia

Delivery will take about 30–35 days (though this can vary depending on various factors such as weather).

Rail Freight from China to Latvia

• In November 2016, the first China-Europe train (Yiwu-Riga) was launched.
• In May 2017, the first railway freight train departed from Riga and passed through Kazakhstan to Kashgar, China.
• In October 2017, the China-Europe train (Urumqi-Riga-Rotterdam) was launched, opening up a new railway-sea transport channel.
• In 2018, Wuhan-Riga and Xi’an-Riga China-Europe trains were launched.

There are 75 freight stations in Latvia, of which Skirotava and Daugavpils are the two main cargo transfer hubs.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Latvia by RAIL?⬇️

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+	1001KG+
€2.15/kg	€1.95/kg	€1.75/kg	€1.70/kg

The main container trains that regularly enter and leave Riga are:

• Riga Express (Riga-Moscow)
• Baltika-Transit (Riga-Kazakhstan-Central Asia, with destinations including Almaty, Ashgabat, Bishkek, Dushanbe, Tashkent, Herat)
• ZUBR (Riga-Minsk-Kiev-Odessa-Ilichevsk)
• EURASIA1 (Riga-Polotsk-Aktobe-Central Asia)

Working with CFC

If you want fast and cheap freight transport to Latvia from China, then you are always the best with us. CFC provide transport to Riga in various ways, so that you are always assured of the most efficient and appropriate transport.

We are happy to prepare a quote for your transport. After that you can book your transport directly. Furthermore, our customs department also arranges all your necessary customs documents, so that you don’t have to worry about anything anymore.

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