• China is Slovakia’s largest trading partner outside the EU.
• Slovakia is China’s fourth largest trading partner and largest source of imports in Central and Eastern Europe.

Slovakia is located in the center of Europe and is a hub connecting Western Europe and Central and Eastern Europe. The Slovak product market can cover EU member states and neighboring Eastern European countries. Keep reading to learn more about shipping goods from China to Slovakia.

Slovakia Customs Entry

Slovakia adopts the unified tariff rate of the European Union. Imports and exports between Slovakia and EU member states enjoy zero tariffs; non-EU member states export goods to Slovakia, and the EU Common Customs Tariff (CCT) is levied according to the value of the goods.

It cannot be generally said that the same import duty rate applies to all imported goods. The amount depends on the type of goods, their use and their composition. Based on these characteristics, the goods are classified into so-called subheadings of the combined nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff (hereinafter referred to as the “nomenclature classification of goods”) and assigned the appropriate rate of import duty.

Like in the case of import duties, each imported product is subject to VAT. The basic tax rate is 23% of the VAT base. This is based on the sum of the customs value (as aforementioned), the amount of the calculated import duty and the amount of costs incurred within the EU, for example, from its transport to its destination, if not already included in the customs value. The resulting amount of VAT is the product of the rate and the base.

To lodge a customs declaration, you must be familiar with customs legislation and formalities. If you are unfamiliar with customs clearance, filing and completion of the customs declaration as well as any other obligations you have toward the customs authorities in this procedure, we recommend that you contact any organization providing customs clearance services (e.g. shipping), which have experience with these duties and can represent you before the customs authorities on the basis of your authorization.

Where the provided data for the goods is incorrect, or the goods are released on the basis of forged documents or incorrect data or false data, and as a result a lower amount of import duty is levied, or measures relating to trade in goods are not applied, or prohibitions and restrictions are not applied, you commit a customs offence for which you may incur a sanction.

Air Freight from China to Slovakia

When shipping air cargo to Slovakia from China, you can choose between door-to-door or airport-to-airport delivery. Air freight rate is usually measured per kilogram (kg).

From China to Slovakia, air freight can usually take a direct flight from Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou to Vienna, and then road transport to Bratislava by truck, which is about 45 minutes.

Top Airports in Slovakia

Bratislava Airport (BTS) is the largest international airport in Slovakia. It is located about 9 kilometers northeast of Bratislava and serves as the main hub for international flights.

Air Freight Cost from China to Slovakia

Two main factors define the choice of air transport for certain products: the value of the commodities and the speed with which they must be transported.

Air rate depends on the measurement & weight of your shipment, distance and the flexibility you have.

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

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

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Slovakia

In very rough estimates: express can take as little as 2-4 days, air freight is typically 5-8 days.

Sea Freight from China to Slovakia

The two options for container shipping from China to Slovakia are full container load shipping and less than container load shipping.

FCL shipping is best if you have enough goods to fill either a 20ft or 40ft container. The best part of choosing this option is that you enjoy the container alone and your things won’t mix up with others.

LCL shipping means you share your space with others. So, if your goods aren’t enough to fill a whole container or you are looking for a more cost-effective option this is it. Note that your shipment transit time will be longer as the container has to be consolidated.

Top Container Ports in Slovakia

Bratislava and Komarno are the main water ports.

The Danube River flows through many well-known European cities, especially in Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, connecting Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Slovakia

The cost of shipping containers to Slovakia will depend greatly on several factors, like the size of the shipping container and the commodity you are shipping, other factors include where in China you are shipping from and where in Slovakia you intend to ship to.

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

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+	1001KG+
€1.50/kg	€1.45/kg	€1.30/kg	€1.25/kg

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Slovakia

Transit time from China’s east coast to Bratislava is approx 50 days.

Working with CFC

We transport your goods and products as general cargo or partial or full loads throughout Europe quickly, punctually and reliably – including to Slovakia. From the destination in Bratislava, your shipments, containers or pallets can reach the final delivery address in the Slovak Republic – Bratislava, Košice, Prešov, Nitra, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Trnava, Trenčín and more.

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