• China is Lithuania’s largest trading partner in Asia
• Lithuania is China’s largest trading partner in the Baltic region

Trade between Lithuania and China is small but growing. Despite being such an attractive destination, importing into Lithuania can be difficult. CFC can create a tailor-made solution to manage shipments from China to Lithuania door-to-door quickly and reliably.

Lithuania Customs Entry

Lithuania is a member of the European Union and shares the Common External Tariff regime. EU duties are charged by the Customs Department on the CIF (cost, insurance and freight) value of the product imported into Lithuania.

When the country of origin of the goods exported to Lithuania is not part of the European Union (e.g. China), customs duties are calculated Ad valorem on the CIF value of the goods, in accordance with the Common Customs Tariff (CCT).

The combined Nomenclature of the European Community (EC) integrates the HS nomenclature and has supplementary eight figure subdivisions.

An import declaration is required for goods from third countries such as China. When goods are imported into Lithuania, 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.

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.

Value Added Tax (VAT) is an indirect tax on goods and services which is borne by the end consumer and applied to the value added at each stage of the supply chain. In Lithuania, it is called Pridėtinės vertės mokestis.

Air Freight from China to Lithuania

CFC’s air freight forwarding department successfully offers top quality, express air cargo services from China to Lithuania for more than 20 years. Our main goal is to listen each client’s individual needs and to offer the best logistic solutions at the best price possible.

Extra services of air freight shipping:

• Cargo insurance
• Customs brokerage
• Air cargo tracking
• Express distribution
• Multimodal transportation

Top Airports in Lithuania

VNO Vilnius International Airport is the most important air hub in Lithuania.

There are direct flights from Vilnius to Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Kiev, London, Moscow, Prague, Riga, Stockholm, Paris, Rome, Milan, Hamburg, Munich, Oslo, Vienna, Warsaw, Tallinn, Istanbul and other cities.

Currently, there are no direct flights between Lithuania and China. Freight from Beijing to Vilnius can be transferred via Helsinki, Moscow, Frankfurt, Warsaw, Paris, Copenhagen and other places.

Air Freight Cost from China to Lithuania

Air freight carriers use a term called ”Chargeable weight” to charge for your goods. That is not like our conventional weight system. You can learn more here.

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

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

You can never put a price tag on your shipment without some specific information. Our experts will help you choose the optimal air transportation rate. We know how to reduce the financial costs by correctly calculating the weight of the batch of goods and specifying the dimensions. As a result, air transportation rates from Lithuania may be reduced.

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Lithuania

The required air transit time between China to Lithuania depends on the air service type. Standard air freight requires 5-7 days, while express only takes 3-5 days.

Sea Freight from China to Lithuania

Ocean shipping is the way to go if you’re looking for a reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly shipping option from China to Lithuania. Most large organizations choose FCL, but that is not an affordable option for small to medium businesses.

The aim of freight consolidation is the reduction of transportation costs and ensurance of supply frequency without increasing logistics costs. Usually this is called freight grouping or transportation of less-than-container load.

Top Container Ports in Lithuania

Klaipeda Port is located in western Lithuania. It is the northernmost deep-water non-freezing port on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. It is the main seaport for Belarus, Kazakhstan and other CIS countries.

Klaipeda is one of the important hubs for east-west sea, road and rail transportation. The freight train from Klaipeda Port to Odessa facilitates the transportation of goods between Central Asian countries and Nordic countries.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Lithuania

Ocean freight rates depend on whether it is FCL or LCL.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Lithuania 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 Lithuania

In normal times, it takes about 35-40 days to ship a container port to port from Shanghai to Klaipėda.

Working with CFC

Working with a knowledgeable logistics partner, you’ll determine which transportation services to use every step of the way, making decisions that influence how long the shipment takes and what it costs.

A global logistics partner with deep experience shipping from China to Lithuania will take that work off your hands, producing better results than you could on your own. To get started on shipping to Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and more cities in Lithuania, contact CFC.

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