Reference
Duty, Shipping & FTA Coverage
A landed-cost reference for distributors and procurement teams planning a metal gift program.
This page documents the import duty environment, shipping timelines, and Free Trade Agreement coverage for the destinations we currently ship to. It is intended as a planning reference — actual landed cost varies by HS classification, quantity, port pair, and prevailing freight rates, and is confirmed line-by-line in formal quotations.
Duty Coverage
Duty rates on metal gift goods by destination.
| Destination | Trade Agreement | Import Duty | Certificate We Provide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺Australia | ChAFTA | 0% (qualifying goods) | ChAFTA Certificate of Origin |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | NZ–China FTA (2008 + 2022 Upgrade) | 0% (qualifying goods) | NZ–China FTA Certificate or origin declaration |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | CSFTA / MFN | 0% (most metal goods are 0% MFN) | Form X if FTA claimed; generally not required |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Free port | 0% | No certificate required |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | No FTA required | 0% (all industrial goods, from 1 Jan 2024) | No certificate required |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | China–Korea FTA + RCEP | Varies by HS code; phasing to 0% on most lines | Form K (China–Korea FTA) or RCEP Certificate |
| 🇯🇵Japan | RCEP | Varies by HS code; phasing to 0% on majority of lines | RCEP Certificate or importer self-declaration |
| 🇨🇱Chile | China–Chile FTA | 0% on most lines (small exclusion list applies) | Form F |
| 🇵🇪Peru | China–Peru FTA | 0% on qualifying lines | Form R |
| 🇦🇪UAE | No FTA | 5% (CIF value; verify by HS code) | General Certificate of Origin |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | No FTA | Varies by HS code; typically 5–15% | General Certificate of Origin |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | No FTA | Varies by HS code; typically 2–6% MFN | General Certificate of Origin |
| 🇨🇦Canada | No FTA | Varies by HS code; base rate plus applicable steel/aluminium surtaxes — confirm per product | General CoO; additional declarations may apply |
| 🇺🇸United States | No FTA | Section 301 + Section 232 stacked; rates vary significantly by HS code and product — confirm per shipment | General Certificate of Origin |
| —Other destinations | — | Quoted on request | — |
Duty rates above apply to qualifying metal gift goods correctly classified under their applicable HS tariff codes. Final classification is determined by customs in the destination country.
FTA Certificates of Origin enable the preferential duty rate where an FTA applies. We arrange through CCPIT or Chinese Customs and include in standard shipping documents at no additional charge. Hong Kong and Switzerland do not require a certificate — zero duty applies regardless of origin.
General Certificates of Origin serve as proof of Chinese origin for customs and statistical purposes. They do not confer any duty preference where no FTA exists.
Local sales tax, VAT, or GST (e.g. Australian GST 10%, NZ GST 15%, UK VAT 20%) applies independently of import duty and is generally recoverable by registered importers.
Shipping Options
Sea freight, air express, and transit times.
Sea Freight (LCL)
For orders 100+ sets, non-urgent timelines.
- Origin ports: Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen
- Cost: $300–800 per cubic metre typical
- Docs: B/L, Packing List, Invoice, Certificate of Origin
Transit times (door-to-port)
| Hong Kong / Singapore | 5–10 days |
| Sydney / Melbourne | 18–25 days |
| Auckland | 22–28 days |
| Dubai / Abu Dhabi | 22–28 days |
| Felixstowe (UK) | 30–38 days |
Air Express (DHL / FedEx / UPS)
For samples, urgent restocks, orders under 50kg.
- Cost: $6–15 per kg depending on volume
- Docs: Airwaybill, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin
Transit times (door-to-door)
| Singapore / Hong Kong | 2–4 days |
| Sydney / Auckland | 4–6 days |
| Dubai | 4–6 days |
| London / Manchester | 4–7 days |
| Toronto / Vancouver | 5–8 days |
How We Quote
Three Incoterms — choose what fits your logistics setup.
We quote on three Incoterms. Choose the one that fits your team's logistics capability and your client's pricing expectations.
FOB [Port]
Includes
Goods + export packaging + export clearance. Risk transfers to buyer when goods are loaded onto the vessel at the named Chinese port.
When to choose
You have a freight forwarder you trust and want full control over shipping and customs.
CIF [Port]
Includes
FOB + sea freight + insurance to destination port
When to choose
You want a single price to destination port but plan to clear customs yourself.
DDP [City]
Includes
All-in price including duty, freight, clearance, and inland delivery to your client's door
When to choose
Your client expects a fully-landed price and you don't want to handle customs at all.
For destinations where zero duty applies (e.g. Australia and New Zealand under ChAFTA/NZ–China FTA, Singapore for most metal goods, Hong Kong as a free port, Switzerland for all industrial goods), DDP pricing reflects the zero-duty advantage. For non-zero-duty destinations, DDP includes the applicable import duty calculated on your specific HS classification. We do not mark up customs duty or freight in DDP quotes — line items are visible in the quotation so you can verify each cost.
FTA Process
How an FTA preference is claimed.
The duty-free rate under an FTA does not apply automatically. The preference is claimed by the importer at the time of customs entry, supported by a valid Certificate of Origin issued in the exporting country.
Step 1
You order, we produce
Normal production cycle. No FTA action needed at this stage.
Step 2
We arrange the Certificate of Origin
Once the shipment is ready, we apply for the relevant FTA Certificate of Origin through CCPIT or Chinese Customs. Processing time: 1–3 working days.
Step 3
We ship with full documentation
Certificate of Origin is included with the shipping documents alongside the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading or Airwaybill. Original or scanned copy depending on destination customs requirements.
Step 4
Your customs broker claims the preference
At destination, your customs broker presents the Certificate of Origin during entry. Duty is assessed at the FTA preferential rate.
Important Notes
- The Certificate of Origin must accompany the shipment. Delayed or missing certificates can result in full duty being assessed and refunded only after the certificate is presented (subject to destination customs rules).
- Some FTAs require specific Rules of Origin to be met (e.g. minimum regional value content). We verify this at the quotation stage and do not issue a Certificate of Origin if the goods would not qualify.
- We do not provide tax or customs advice. For complex programs, please consult your customs broker or trade compliance advisor.
Common questions
Need a landed cost for your specific program?
Tell us the destination, quantity, and target set configuration. We respond within 1–2 business days with a line-by-line landed cost breakdown including freight, duty, certificate handling, and Incoterm options.
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