China is Slovenia’s second largest source of imports outside the EU, after Switzerland.

There will be rising demand for imports, underpinned by improving economic activity and consumer spending in both Slovenia and its key trade partners in Europe. Keep reading to learn more about shipping from China to Slovenia.

Slovenia Customs Entry

When products enter the European Union (e.g. imports from China to Slovenia), they need to be declared to customs authorities according to their classification in the Combined Nomenclature. All products entering the European Union are classified under a tariff code that carries information on duty rates.

The EU classification system consists of three integrated components. The first component is the Harmonized System, which is a nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization comprising 5,000 commodity groups and organized in a hierarchical structure by sections, chapters (2 digits), headings (4 digits), and subheadings (6 digits).

The second component is the Combined Nomenclature, which adds EU specific codes and information, serving as the European Union’s eight-digit coding system (i.e., Harmonized System codes with further EU specific subdivisions). This serves as the European Union’s common customs tariff and provides statistics for trade both inside the European Union and between the European Union and the rest of the world.

The third component is the Integrated Tariff (Tarif Intégré de la Communauté or TARIC) which provides information on all trade policy and tariff measures applicable to specific goods in the European Union (e.g., temporary suspension of duties and antidumping duties). It is comprised of the eight-digit code of the Combined Nomenclature plus two additional digits (TARIC subheadings).

Information on the Combined Nomenclature is updated every year and can be found on the European Commission’s website.

Most customs duties and value added tax are expressed as a percentage of the value of goods being declared for importation.

Air Freight from China to Slovenia

For efficient air cargo to Slovenia, CFC provides comprehensive solutions including airport to airport and door to door cargo services.

There are no direct flights between Slovenia and China, but freight can transfer in major European cities such as Frankfurt, Vienna, Moscow and Paris.

Top Airports in Slovenia

Ljubljana Airport is the main international airport in Slovenia, with regular flights to more than a dozen European countries, and is only 25 kilometers away from the capital Ljubljana. In addition, there are two international airports in the second largest city Maribor and the coastal city Portorosse.

Air Freight Cost from China to Slovenia

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€6.95/kg	€6.55/kg	€6.30/kg

Our air transport services for Slovenia start with competitive prices and are tailored to the characteristics of your shipment. To get the best offer, you can send your request by filling out the form on our website and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Slovenia

Traditional air freight will take between 5 and 7 days, depending on the number of stops the plane takes. Fast channels are between 2 and 4 days, and slow channels are between 7 and 10 days.

Express courier will take between 3 and 5 days door-to-door, depending on the provider.

Sea Freight from China to Slovenia

Sea Freight, also known as ocean freight, refers to the process of transporting goods via ships across oceans and seas. It is one of the most common and cost-effective methods for shipping large volumes of goods internationally.

When considering shipping goods to Slovenia from China, several key factors must be taken into account. These include the selection of shipping methods, routes, required documentation, and customs clearance processes.

Top Container Ports in Slovenia

Slovenia has three ports, namely Koper, Izola and Piran. Among them, Koper is the largest port in Slovenia. Located at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea, Koper is the only seaport in Slovenia and an important transit port for landlocked countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Goods transited through Koper can reach Vienna, Munich and Prague within 24 hours, and Warsaw, Copenhagen and London within 48 hours.

Compared with northern European ports, cargo ships from Asia to Europe via Koper can shorten their voyage by 2,000 nautical miles. Therefore, Koper has become a transit port for landlocked countries such as Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Serbia.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Slovenia

The port-to-port FCL container rate from FOB Shenzhen China to Koper is €5,000 EUR for 1x40ft container.

The port-to-port LCL rate from FOB Shenzhen China to Koper is €90 EUR per cubic meter.

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Slovenia

The ocean transit time from China to Slovenia via sea freight can vary significantly based on several factors. Typically it takes 25-30 days to Koper.

Working with CFC

Depending on what your business needs, ocean freight or air freight (or a combination of the two) makes sense. Generally, if you are more sensitive to price and can wait longer, ocean freight makes sense. When you are more sensitive to waiting and are willing to spend more, air freight makes sense.

In some cases, it makes sense to ship a small volume of goods by air to make sure there is available inventory, and have a larger ocean shipment on the way for future purchases.

Working with CFC to manage shipments from China to Ljubljana, Maribor, Celje, Kranj, Velenje, Koper and more cities in Slovenia.

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