China → Japan: what 1 kg costs to ship
Cheapest estimate: ¥25–¥39 (JP¥598–JP¥932) by Economy air · about ¥25–¥39 per kg. Above the 1 kg consolidation sweet spot.
China Shipping Cost Calculator — 9 Countries
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1 kg consolidation meter
1 kg / 1 kg1 kg reached — consolidated parcels of 1.2 kg or more are the sweet spot.
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| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥31–¥48 | JP¥741–JP¥1,148 | 4–8 days | 1 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥25–¥39 | JP¥598–JP¥932 | 6–10 days | 1 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥40–¥60 | JP¥956–JP¥1,434 | 14–25 days | 5 kg |
Route detail for 1 kg to Japan
| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥31–¥48 | JP¥741–JP¥1,148 | 4–8 days | 1 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥25–¥39 | JP¥598–JP¥932 | 6–10 days | 1 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥40–¥60 | JP¥956–JP¥1,434 | 14–25 days | 5 kg |
- Standard air · 1 kg¥31–¥48/kg · JP¥741–JP¥1,148 total
- Economy air · 1 kg¥25–¥39/kg · JP¥598–JP¥932 total
- Economy sea · 1 kg¥8–¥12/kg · JP¥956–JP¥1,434 total
At 1 kg the first-weight block dominates: the cheapest line works out to about ¥32 per kg.
Japan rate table by weight (CNY, estimates)
| Weight | Standard air | Economy air | Economy sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | ¥31–¥48 | ¥25–¥39 | ¥40–¥60 |
| 2 kg | ¥49–¥76 | ¥39–¥61 | ¥40–¥60 |
| 5 kg | ¥103–¥160 | ¥81–¥127 | ¥40–¥60 |
| 10 kg | ¥193–¥300 | ¥151–¥237 | ¥70–¥110 |
| 20 kg | ¥373–¥580 | ¥291–¥457 | ¥130–¥210 |
| 50 kg | — | — | ¥310–¥510 |
Editorial estimate (not an official price) · checked 2026-11-13. Indicative planning ranges set by the ShipCostCalc editor. They are not taken from an official price list and are not live quotes. Real prices change with promotions, routes and parcel contents — always confirm the price in the forwarder's app before ordering.
Japan tax and restrictions
Parcels with a total taxable value of ¥10,000 or less are generally exempt from duty and consumption tax (for personal imports the taxable value is about 60% of the retail price). Leather goods, knitwear and some others are excluded.
- Parcels with a taxable value of ¥10,000 or less are generally exempt from duty and consumption tax (some items such as leather goods and knitwear excluded).
- Meat products (including jerky and meat-flavoured instant food) are refused by animal quarantine.
- Cosmetics and medicines for personal use are limited by quantity.
Source: Japan Customs — 1006 Duty exemption for goods at a total customs value of 10,000 yen or less · checked 2026-11-13
FAQ
What is the cheapest way to ship 1 kg from China to Japan?
In our estimates, Economy air is cheapest at ¥25–¥39 for 1 kg (billed 1 kg), taking 6–10 days.
How long does 1 kg take to reach Japan?
The fastest estimated line is Standard air at about 4–8 days. Sea lines take longer but cost less per kg above their minimum weight.
Will I pay import tax in Japan?
Parcels with a total taxable value of ¥10,000 or less are generally exempt from duty and consumption tax (for personal imports the taxable value is about 60% of the retail price). Leather goods, knitwear and some others are excluded.