How to ship solid wood coffee table from China to Australia
A typical solid wood coffee table parcel measures 100×55×15 cm and weighs 18 kg, but it bills at 18 kg (actual weight). Estimated cheapest line: ¥154–¥249 (A$33.82–A$54.69) by Economy sea.
Volumetric Weight Calculator (/6000 & /5000)
Enter the box size and scale weight to see which one you will be billed for, and how much removing boxes or vacuum packing saves.
- Actual weight
- 18 kg
- Volumetric weight (/6000)
- 13.75 kg
- Chargeable weight
- 18 kg
Billed by actual weight.
After unboxing: 17.71 kg (97×53×14 cm)
Saves 0.29 kg of chargeable weight (≈ ¥0 on the standard air line).
1 kg consolidation meter
18 kg / 1 kg1 kg reached — consolidated parcels of 1.2 kg or more are the sweet spot.
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Our referral link is not live yet. In the meantime, search for the official “CAINIAO” app in the App Store or Google Play and sign up with your overseas phone number — first-order offers for new users are shown in the app.
Codes reported on public pages (verify in the app): AUGIFT AUSAVE (Codes reported on public third-party pages; availability changes — confirm in the app. · 2026-11-13)
Ship everything as one consolidated parcel. Never split into tiny parcels. The meter counts actual (scale) weight; prices use chargeable weight.
Solid wood coffee table → Australia: the numbers
| Typical box | 100 × 55 × 15 cm (82,500 cm³) |
|---|---|
| Actual weight | 18 kg |
| Volumetric weight /6000 | 13.75 kg |
| Volumetric weight /5000 (express) | 16.5 kg |
| Chargeable weight | 18 kg (actual) |
| After unboxing / vacuum (−10% volume) | 17.712 kg → ¥154–¥249 |
| Australia rule | Sensitive |
| Low-value tax rule | GST (10%) · threshold 1,000 AUD |
Typical retail packaging sizes and weights estimated by the editor; your item may differ. Editorial estimate (not an official price) · checked 2026-11-13.
Estimated route prices for 18 kg
| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥560–¥822 | A$122.99–A$180.54 | 7–14 days | 18 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥448–¥637 | A$98.40–A$139.91 | 10–18 days | 18 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥154–¥249 | A$33.82–A$54.69 | 25–45 days | 18 kg |
Can solid wood coffee table go to Australia?
Matched “wooden furniture” · Country-specific rule
Australia: wood, bamboo, straw and rattan may be inspected and fumigated at your cost; untreated items can be destroyed.
Tip: Keep the product label showing it is treated/varnished.
Australia customs & quarantine notes
- Strict biosecurity: meat, egg, dairy, seeds, plants, untreated wood, bamboo and straw items may be inspected, treated at your cost or destroyed.
- GST (10%) on goods up to AUD 1,000 is usually collected at checkout by registered platforms; above AUD 1,000 an import declaration, duty and GST apply.
- Declare all food and plant material honestly — undeclared biosecurity items can attract penalties.
Up to AUD 1,000: no duty at the border, but 10% GST is normally collected at checkout by registered platforms. Above AUD 1,000: import declaration, duty (often 5%), GST and processing charges.
Source: Australian Taxation Office — GST on low value imported goods · checked 2026-11-13
Packing solid wood coffee table for Australia
Send by sea and pay for a wooden frame. Removing about 10% of the volume changes the bill from 18 kg to 17.712 kg, roughly ¥0 less on Economy sea.
Step by step
- Check the item: solid wood coffee table can usually be shipped to Australia on a sensitive line, with conditions.
- Buy it on Taobao, Tmall, Pinduoduo, 1688 or JD and ship it to your forwarding warehouse with your identification code.
- Packing: Send by sea and pay for a wooden frame.
- Consolidate it with other items until the parcel passes 1 kg, then choose Economy sea or another line.
- Declare the real item name and value for Australia customs.
China Shipping Cost Calculator — 9 Countries
Pick a destination, build a virtual consolidation basket or type a total weight, and compare estimated route prices in CNY and your local currency.
1 kg consolidation meter
18 kg / 1 kg1 kg reached — consolidated parcels of 1.2 kg or more are the sweet spot.
Partner link coming soon
Our referral link is not live yet. In the meantime, search for the official “CAINIAO” app in the App Store or Google Play and sign up with your overseas phone number — first-order offers for new users are shown in the app.
Codes reported on public pages (verify in the app): AUGIFT AUSAVE (Codes reported on public third-party pages; availability changes — confirm in the app. · 2026-11-13)
Ship everything as one consolidated parcel. Never split into tiny parcels. The meter counts actual (scale) weight; prices use chargeable weight.
| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥560–¥822 | A$122.99–A$180.54 | 7–14 days | 18 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥448–¥637 | A$98.40–A$139.91 | 10–18 days | 18 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥154–¥249 | A$33.82–A$54.69 | 25–45 days | 18 kg |
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship solid wood coffee table from China to Australia?
A typical solid wood coffee table parcel (100×55×15 cm, 18 kg) bills at 18 kg. Our editorial estimate is ¥154–¥249 (A$33.82–A$54.69) on Economy sea, 25–45 days. Confirm the live price in your forwarder’s app.
Is solid wood coffee table billed by volumetric weight?
Usually not. At 18 kg it is denser than its 13.75 kg volumetric weight, so it bills by actual weight. Send by sea and pay for a wooden frame.
Can I ship solid wood coffee table to Australia?
In our checker, solid wood coffee table can usually be shipped to Australia on a sensitive line, with conditions. Australia: wood, bamboo, straw and rattan may be inspected and fumigated at your cost; untreated items can be destroyed.