How to Ship Books from China to Australia

Air freight or sea freight for books

Air freight is better for urgent textbooks, exam materials, documents and a small number of important books. Sea freight is better for larger book collections and non-urgent study materials.

Packing books safely

Books should be split into smaller cartons instead of one very heavy carton. Use moisture protection for sea freight and keep documents in a separate inner bag.

Student delivery and declaration

Declare books as textbooks, Chinese books, children books or documents rather than miscellaneous goods. Student addresses should include room number, building details and a local phone number.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does shipping from China to Australia take?

Air freight and sea freight have different timeframes. Transit time can be affected by warehouse processing, customs checks, peak season and final delivery.

Can I ship Taobao parcels to Australia?

Yes. Taobao, Pinduoduo and other China shopping platform orders can be sent to a China warehouse, consolidated and shipped to Australia.

Do you support Sydney and Melbourne delivery?

Yes. Sydney and Melbourne are two of the most common destinations for China to Australia shipping, with support for residential, student and business addresses.