Shipping times and costs from Sunderland, United Kingdom to Tianjin, China

Shipping times
1 - 3 Days by air
14 - 19 Days by sea

1 Bedroom flat

Shipping costs by air £3,559 - £3,934
Shipping costs by sea £1,869 - £2,065

3 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £2,875 - £3,177

5 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £4,312 - £4,766

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Shipping Container Costs to China

The vibrant city of Tianjin has plenty to offer both visitors and expats alike, from quaint, European inspired neighbourhoods to fascinating historical and architectural landmarks. Some of the city’s unique landmarks include the Monastery of Deep Compassion, the Tianjin Eye and the Porcelain House. Expats should be aware that the city’s residents speak the Tianjin dialect of Mandarin, making it advisable to seek out language classes in the area. Seafood is one of the main ingredients in the local cuisine and you can sample some of Tianjin’s famous delicacies, such as Shibajie Mahua and Goubuli Baozi. Several universities and educational institutions are based in the city, including the Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Foreign Studies University and one of China’s most prestigious schools – Nankai University. If you want some time away from the hustle and bustle, you can take a relaxing stroll through the People’s Park, Shuishang Park or the beautiful Tianjin Water Park. The city has a monsoon climate, which brings cold, snowy winters and hot, rainy summers. Sandstorms can occur on occasion in the spring, lasting up to a few days at a time. Moving to the Chinese city of Tianjin is sure to be smooth sailing, as long as you make the necessary preparations, such as shipping your household goods. Two shipping container sizes are available to choose from, depending on how much you intend to ship. A 40-foot container can hold items from inside a 4 or 5-bedroom house, or items from a 3-bedroom house as well as a vehicle. Alternatively, a 20-foot container can hold items from inside a 3-bedroom house, with some extra space for a bicycle or two.

Shipping Container Options

20Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £2,875 - £3,177

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  • Boxes
    16 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedrooms
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

40Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £5,462 - £6,037

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  • Boxes
    28 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedroom
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x car, 1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

Car shipped by sea freight

Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)

Base Price: £890 - £983

Quarantine & Taxes: £1,000 - £2,500

Price: £4,975 - £8,427

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Unusual Restricted Items

Cigarettes
Cigarettes are subject to restricted entry requirements.
Alcohol
Alcohol is subject to restricted entry requirements.
Disruptive Media
Films, prints, records, digital media which could be considered harmful to China's politics, economy or culture.
Cash
Amounts over RMB 6000 in Yuan (approx 550 GBP).
Any Weapons
Weapons, simulated weapons, ammunition and explosives.
Animals
All living animals (excluding dogs and cats) and their sperm, zygotes, embryos and other genetic things.