Shipping From China To Mexico
As China-Mexico trade continues to deepen, the demand for Chinese machinery and equipment, electronic products, auto parts, household goods, etc. in the Mexican market continues to grow. In 2024, the bilateral trade volume between China and Mexico has exceeded US$90 billion, and China has firmly become Mexico’s second largest trading partner.
Whether it is bulk commodities transported by sea or urgent goods sent by air, choosing the right logistics channel is crucial to ensure that the goods arrive on time and safely at major ports and cities in Mexico (such as Manzanillo, Veracruz, Mexico City, Guadalajara).
Ubestshipping focuses on providing a full range of logistics solutions from China to Mexico. Understand Mexico’s customs clearance policies and market demands, combine the characteristics of the goods with the customer’s delivery requirements, and tailor efficient and reliable transportation solutions.
What can we do when shipping from China to Mexico?
Sea freight FCL from China to Mexico
- Shipping from China to Manzanillo, Veracruz, Mexico City, Mexico
- Reliable shipping schedule, on-time delivery, cheap freight
- Container Shipping: 20ft container, 40ft container, 40HQ container
Sea freight LCL from China to Mexico
- Consolidate multiple shipments into one container
- Competitive freight rates based on cubic meters or tons
- Collect shipments from different suppliers in different cities
Air freight from China to Mexico
- Our air freight service flies directly from major airports in China to Mexico
- Quickly respond to market demand and offer competitive air freight prices
- It takes 4 to 6 days to airfreight from China to Mexico
Express delivery service from China to Mexico
- Express delivery from China to any city in Mexico
- Super fast, 1 to 3 days to Mexico
- Huge discounts on DHL, UPS, Fedex, TNT, EMS, SF Express
Door to Door Shipping from China to Mexico
- Shipping from any city in China to the warehouse in Mexico
- Including Mexico customs duties and taxes (DDP/DDU)
- Charged per cubic meter or per kilogram
DDP Shipping from China to Mexico
- Provide one-stop service from China to Mexico warehouse
- DDP service, all tariffs and taxes included, reduce cost risks.
- Flexibly choose the mode of transportation to ensure the fast and safe arrival of goods.
Content Guidelines
Guide to Shipping from China to Mexico
Shipping goods from China to Mexico is an international logistics process involving multiple links, and each step needs to be carefully arranged to ensure that the transportation is completed efficiently, safely and on time.
First of all, choosing the right mode of transportation is the key to the entire process.
- Sea Freight is the most common method and is suitable for large-volume and large-volume goods. It has significant cost advantages and is especially suitable for orders that do not require high transportation time.
- Air Freight is suitable for high-value and urgent goods. Although the transportation cost is higher, the delivery speed is fast, and it can usually be delivered to major cities in Mexico, such as Mexico City or Guadalajara, within a few days.
According to the type, volume, weight and timeliness requirements of the goods, a reasonable evaluation of the transportation method will help improve logistics efficiency while controlling costs.
Before shipment, preparing complete documents is a prerequisite for ensuring smooth customs clearance. Mainly include:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- If necessary, NOM certification or label compliance materials are also required
These documents are not only necessary for export declaration, but also an important basis for Mexican customs to inspect and release goods. Knowing Mexico’s import tax rates, regulatory requirements and product compliance standards (such as NOM label certification system) in advance can effectively avoid delays or fines caused by incorrect declarations or incomplete information.
Working with an experienced freight forwarding company familiar with the Mexican market will greatly simplify the entire process. Ubestshipping provides professional full container, LCL, air freight and other transportation services, and can also assist you in completing customs clearance, delivery and compliance processing at your destination in Mexico.
Shipping Methods from China to Mexico
When shipping goods from China to Mexico, choosing the right mode of transport is key to ensuring that the goods arrive on time and safely. You need to choose the logistics solution that best suits your needs based on the volume and weight of the goods, delivery time requirements, and budget. Common modes of transport currently include: air, sea, and door-to-door (DDP) services, each with its own unique advantages.
- Air Freight: This is the fastest mode of transport, fast, stable, suitable for sensitive and high-value products, with high costs and limited scope of application by volume and weight.
- Sea Freight: For large and heavy goods that are not time-sensitive, ocean shipping is the most economical option. Whether it is full container load (FCL) or less than container load (LCL), ocean shipping can provide you with a large-capacity transportation solution, with longer transportation times that may be affected by weather or port congestion.
- Door-to-Door (DDP) Service: DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is a full-service package that picks up goods from Chinese factories or warehouses and transports them to Mexican consignees, including customs clearance, tax payment, delivery and other links. Buyers do not need to worry about customs clearance and tax payment. The operation is simple and suitable for first-time exporters or customers who are not familiar with Mexican regulations.
Ubestshipping provides professional China-Mexico international logistics services, covering sea, air, express and DDP door-to-door one-stop solutions. We have rich operating experience, stable channel resources and a professional customs clearance team to help you easily expand the Latin American market.
Sea Freight from China to Mexico
Ocean freight is the main mode of transport for bulk goods from China to Mexico, especially for customers who pay attention to transportation costs and have large quantities of goods. Usually, ocean freight departs from major ports in China (such as Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou) and covers key ports in Mexico, such as Manzanillo, Veracruz and Lázaro Cárdenas.
- Full container load (FCL): is suitable for customers with sufficient cargo volume. Your goods will occupy a container alone, which is safer to transport, and there is no need to mix with other goods during the journey, reducing the risk of damage or loss.
- Less than container load (LCL): is more suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or small quantities of goods. We pack your goods together with other customers’ goods to effectively share the cost. Due to consolidation and unpacking, the transportation time may be slightly longer than the full container.
Major Shipping Ports in Mexico
Manzanillo Port
It is the largest container port in Mexico. It handles more than 3 million TEUs per year, accounting for more than one-third of the country’s container imports and exports.
Veracruz Port
Located on the eastern coast of Mexico, at the gateway to the Atlantic market, it handles more than 1 million TEUs per year and continues to expand for ships transshipped from China via the Panama Canal.
Lazaro Cardenas Port
It is one of the deepest ports in Mexico, capable of handling very large ships. It has an annual throughput capacity of more than 1.6 million TEUs.
Altamira Port
It is the main port for industrial cargo and liquid chemical processing in Mexico. It has dense supporting industrial areas for the transportation of bulk, heavy and special equipment.
Sea Freight cost from China to Mexico
There are many different shipping services from China to Mexico. Common services include FCL and LCL. FCL refers to enough cargo to fill one or more standard containers. Usually charges are based on the size of the container. LCL refers to cargo that is less than one container. LCL is charged by volume or weight, measured in cubic meters (CBM). Here are the ranges of shipping rates from China to Mexico:
Freight charges for both air and sea freight are determined based on the weight or volume of the cargo, whichever is higher is the billable weight.
Shipping Mode | Cost Range |
|---|---|
LCL | $100 – $200 per cubic meter |
FCL (20-foot container) | $3,500 to $4,000 |
FCL (40-foot container) | $4,050 to $5,500 |
There are various costs to consider when shipping from China to Mexico, which are affected by the mode of transportation, cargo size and distance. Additionally, duties, insurance and fuel surcharges can significantly affect the total cost.
Shipping costs of 20ft & 40ft containers from China to Mexico
The average price of shipping a 20-foot container from China to Mexico is between $30,50 and $4,050. The average price of shipping a 40-foot container from China to Mexico is between $4,050 and $5,850. You can refer to the following table:
| POL (Port of China) | POL (Port of Brazil) | 20ft Container Cost | 40ft Container Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | Manzanillo | $3000 – $3500 | $4200 – $4800 |
| Shenzhen | Manzanillo | $3300 – $3800 | $4200 – $5000 |
| Ningbo | Manzanillo | $3000 – $3600 | $4100 – $4700 |
| Shanghai | Lazaro Cardenas | $3200 – $4000 | $4500 – $5200 |
| Shenzhen | Lazaro Cardenas | $3100 – $4000 | $4100 – $4700 |
| Ningbo | Lazaro Cardenas | $2900 – $3500 | $4100 – $4800 |
| Shanghai | Veracruz | $3000 – $3600 | $4200 – $5000 |
| Shenzhen | Veracruz | $3000 – $3500 | $4400 – $5200 |
| Ningbo | Veracruz | $3300 – $4000 | $4200 – $4800 |
| Shanghai | Altamira | $3100 – $4000 | $4500 – $5200 |
| Shenzhen | Altamira | $3000 – $3600 | $4200 – $5000 |
| Ningbo | Altamira | $3300 – $3800 | $4100 – $4700 |
Air Freight from China to Mexico
Air freight is an ideal way to quickly transport goods from China to Mexico, especially for products with strict delivery deadlines or high value. Depending on the route and flight schedule, air freight usually takes between 3 and 7 days, suitable for electronic products, precision instruments, medical equipment, fashion products and other time-sensitive and high-value goods.
Advantages of air freight
Although air freight costs more than sea freight, its fast, safe and reliable characteristics make it the preferred option for the transportation of urgent orders or critical products.
- Fast timeliness: It only takes a few days from shipment to delivery, which meets the needs of agile supply chains
- Suitable for goods with high value: Reduce risks in transit
- Simple procedures and standardized processes: Facilitate rapid customs clearance and delivery
Major international airports in Mexico
Mexico City International Airport
The busiest airport in Mexico with the largest cargo volume, serving the country’s most core economic region. It has abundant customs clearance resources and is surrounded by a large number of warehousing and delivery service providers
Guadalajara International Airport
It is an important industrial center in western Mexico, especially active in the electronics, automobile and pharmaceutical industries. The airport is equipped with advanced cargo handling facilities and is the preferred logistics center for many multinational companies in Mexico. It is close to industrial areas and has high customs clearance efficiency.
Monterrey International Airport
Monterrey is a manufacturing center in northern Mexico with a large number of international companies and factories. As a northern air transport hub, the airport provides an efficient air transport channel connecting the industrial corridor between China and Mexico.
Air Freight cost from China to Mexico
Air freight from China to Mexico is suitable for high-value and time-sensitive goods. The air freight billing weight is generally calculated based on the larger volume weight and actual weight. The volume weight calculation formula is: length × width × height (cm) ÷ 6000 = volume weight (kg). The final quotation will fluctuate depending on the airline, space availability, cargo type, whether customs clearance/delivery is included, etc.
| Departure Airport (China) | Arrival Airport (Mexico) | Cost Range (USD/kg) |
| Shanghai Pudong | Mexico City | $5.5 – $9.6 |
| Guangzhou Baiyun | Mexico City | $6.0 – $9.8 |
| Beijing Capital | Mexico City | $6.5 – $9.8 |
| Shanghai Pudong | Guadalajara | $5.5 – $10.0 |
| Guangzhou Baiyun | Guadalajara | $6.0 – $9.2 |
| Beijing Capital | Guadalajara | $5.5 – $9.8 |
| Shanghai Pudong | Monterrey | $6.0 – $8.8 |
| Guangzhou Baiyun | Monterrey | $6.5 – $10.0 |
| Beijing Capital | Monterrey | $5.0 – $9.6 |
There are various costs to consider when shipping from China to Mexico, which are affected by the mode of transportation, cargo size and distance. Additionally, duties, insurance and fuel surcharges can significantly affect the total cost.
How long does it take to ship from China to Mexico
The time it takes to ship from China to Mexico depends a lot on the mode of transport. Express delivery is the fastest, usually taking 1 to 3 days, but is also the most expensive. Air freight is a close second, with a shipping time of 3 to 7 days. Ocean freight is more economical but takes longer, usually 25 to 45 days, depending on the route and shipping schedule.
| POL (Port of China) | POL (Port of Mexico) | Shipping time |
| Shanghai | Manzanillo | 26 days |
| Shanghai | Mexico City | 28 days |
| Shenzhen | Manzanillo | 25 days |
| Shenzhen | Mexico City | 26 days |
| Qingdao | Manzanillo | 27 days |
| Qingdao | Mexico City | 30 days |
This shipping time fluctuates based on weather conditions, port congestion, and customs clearance processes.
Door to door shipping from China to Mexico
Door-to-door service is a one-stop international logistics solution designed to simplify the transportation process of goods from Chinese suppliers to the final consignee in Mexico. The service covers all links such as pickup, international transportation, customs clearance and terminal delivery, providing customers with a worry-free, time-saving and labor-saving logistics experience.
Door-to-door service process
- Pickup: Pick up goods from suppliers, factories or warehouses in China, arrange domestic truck transportation, and transport the goods to designated ports or airports.
- International transportation: Coordinate sea or air transportation from China to major ports (such as Manzanillo, Veracruz) or airports (such as Mexico City International Airport) in Mexico according to the type of goods and timeliness requirements.
- Customs clearance: Handle all documents required for China export customs declaration and Mexico import customs clearance, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, etc. Familiar with Mexico’s import compliance policies to ensure fast and barrier-free customs clearance.
- Terminal delivery: After customs clearance is completed, the goods will be delivered to the final address in Mexico by land transportation.
Optional delivery terms
- DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid): The seller is responsible for transporting the goods to the buyer’s location, but the buyer is responsible for customs clearance, tax payment and final delivery costs. Suitable for companies that already have customs clearance capabilities.
- DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): The seller is responsible for the entire process costs and customs clearance procedures, and the buyer does not need to bear additional operations. It is suitable for customers who want to receive goods with “zero operation and zero pressure”. DDP is the preferred solution for small and medium-sized enterprises, e-commerce customers and first-time exporters.
Various door-to-door transportation methods from China to Mexico
- LCL door-to-door service (LCL): Combine your goods with other customers’ goods in one container and share the freight cost, which is low cost, flexible and improves transportation efficiency.
- Full container door-to-door service (FCL): Suitable for large-volume cargo transportation that fills one or more containers, with low risk, high efficiency, no mixed loading during transportation, high security and strong process controllability.
- Air freight door-to-door service: fast, safe, suitable for high-value or perishable goods, and can deliver goods to the whole of Mexico in as fast as 3-7 days.
Customs Clearance for Shipments from China to Mexico
When transporting goods from China to Mexico, successfully completing customs clearance is a crucial part of the entire logistics process. Mexican customs has relatively strict regulatory standards for the import process, and customs clearance is usually completed within 1 to 3 working days.
The following are the key documents and instructions commonly used for customs clearance in Mexico:
- Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB): In international trade, the bill of lading is like a “pass” and “proof of ownership” for goods, ensuring that the goods have clear transportation responsibilities and delivery paths before arriving in Mexico.
- Packing List: It lists the contents of each packaging unit in detail, including the name, specifications, dimensions, quantity, weight and packaging method of the goods. It helps customs verify the actual loading situation and also helps with unloading and receiving inspections.
- Commercial Invoice: This is one of the most core documents for Mexican import customs clearance. It details the transaction content, product name and description, quantity and unit price, total amount (quoted in US dollars or RMB), country of origin and information about the buyer and seller. Mexican customs assess import duties and VAT (IVA) based on the declared value in the commercial invoice, so it must be accurate.
- Certificate of Origin: When goods are exported from China to Mexico, the certificate of origin is used to prove the actual production or manufacturing location of the goods.
Other documents that may be required
- NOM Declaration of Compliance (for certain electronic and electrical products)
- COFEPRIS license (for medical and food products)
- Pre-shipment inspection certificate (if applicable)
- Shipping notification letter, customs declaration letter (for customers using third-party customs clearance services)
Steps to Shipping from China to Mexico
Whether you are new to Mexico or have an established supply chain, here is our complete service process for shipping goods from China to Mexico:
Consultation and Quotation
First, please contact Ubest Shipping for transportation solution consultation. Our logistics consultants will fully understand your transportation needs, and after collecting complete information, we will provide you with a personalized transportation quotation.
Cargo Booking, Preparation and Transportation
Once the quotation is confirmed, we will immediately book the transportation space for you and coordinate the pickup arrangement in China.
Sea Packing and marking of goods in accordance with international transportation standards, and choose full container transportation (FCL) or less than container transportation (LCL) according to the situation of the goods. For air transportation, we will arrange flight times flexibly and provide priority handling services when necessary.
All goods will be marked, reinforced and photographed before transportation to ensure safe and compliant transportation.
Document Preparation, Customs Declaration and Cargo Tracking
Fully responsible for all necessary documents, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists and certificates of origin, and will be responsible for the customs declaration process of the goods at the origin and destination to ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements. Our advanced tracking system allows you to track your goods in real time until it arrives safely in Mexico.
Final delivery
When the goods arrive at the designated port (such as Manzanillo Port, Veracruz Port) or airport (such as Mexico City International Airport, Guadalajara International Airport) in Mexico, we will immediately arrange:
- Unloading and customs clearance at the destination
- Land transportation within Mexico to your warehouse, store or end customer address
- Provide final delivery documents and receipt confirmation
We promise that the delivery process of goods is safe, timely and correct, and we will continue to provide you with follow-up service support after delivery, such as return logistics, spare parts reissue and other value-added services.
Best Shipping Company from China to Mexico
Choosing the best shipping company from China to Mexico is crucial to ensure that the goods arrive safely and on time. With the rapid growth of China-Mexico trade, companies need a reliable logistics partner to manage the supply chain efficiently. Ubestshipping is committed to meeting the different needs of customers with its rich industry experience and professional services.
Reputation and industry experience are key factors when choosing a shipping company. A logistics company with a good reputation can provide professional services to ensure the safety and integrity of the goods during transportation. A company that is well aware of the challenges of shipping from China to Mexico can provide tailor-made solutions to ensure that every detail is properly handled.
Transparent fee structure and flexible service options are also important aspects of choosing a shipping company. Ubestshipping provides clear quotes and a variety of shipping methods, including sea and air freight, to ensure that customers can choose the most suitable option based on the nature of the goods and budget. In addition, real-time tracking services can help customers understand the status of the goods at any time and enhance the transparency of the transportation process.
Finally, excellent customer service cannot be ignored. Ubestshipping’s professional team maintains close communication with customers, provides customs clearance, insurance and other related support to ensure that customers have no worries during transportation. By choosing Ubestshipping, you will get efficient supply chain management and a worry-free shipping experience.