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ChinaWhat to ship versus sell depends on your tier and on China's import duties and furnished-rental market. Sea freight takes six to twelve weeks; air freight days; suitcases arrive with you.
- Customs rules for household goods and the duty-free window after arrival.
- Items that are restricted or pointless to ship (voltage, plug types, climate).
- Insurance and inventory requirements.
Official & reference sources
Mid-range partners
Mid-range · partner listingPartial container & shared loadDoor-to-door movers with customs handling
Partner listings on this page are paid placements filtered by your tier. They never influence the China liveability score, safety rating or warnings.
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