{"id":764,"date":"2026-08-11T00:55:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freight2me.com\/?p=764"},"modified":"2026-08-11T00:55:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:55:50","slug":"tarifas-ocultas-de-transporte-aereo-en-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freight2me.com\/es\/hidden-air-freight-fees-china","title":{"rendered":"Gastos ocultos del transporte a\u00e9reo desde China: combustible, seguridad y temporada alta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If a China air quote looks dramatically lower than most other quotes on your desk, read it twice. Air freight is one of the most surcharge-laden products in logistics, and a standalone “per kg” number is rarely what you end up paying. This guide lists the fees that actually appear on a final invoice, shows how they add up, and explains how consolidation helps offset these extras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The “All-In” Number Is Rarely All-In<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A base rate covers moving the cargo from the\u00a0origin airport to the destination airport<\/strong>. It does not cover fuel, security, handling, or clearance. Those are billed separately, and together they commonly add 15%\u201335% to the base. A quote that does not itemise them is not dishonest \u2014 it is just incomplete, and incomplete quotes are where budgets break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Surcharge List You Should Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fee<\/th>What it is<\/th>Typical size<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Fuel Surcharge (FSC)<\/td>Tracks jet fuel prices, recalculated monthly<\/td>10% \u2013 25% of base<\/td><\/tr>
Security Fee<\/td>Mandatory per-shipment aviation security charge<\/td>$0.10 \u2013 $0.30 \/ kg<\/td><\/tr>
Airline Handling \/ THC<\/td>Terminal handling at origin and destination<\/td>$0.15 \u2013 $0.40 \/ kg<\/td><\/tr>
AWB Fee<\/td>Air waybill documentation<\/td>$25 \u2013 $50 flat<\/td><\/tr>
Customs Clearance<\/td>Broker entry at destination<\/td>$35 \u2013 $90 + duty\/VAT<\/td><\/tr>
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)<\/td>Q4 and CNY capacity crunch<\/td>+$0.50 \u2013 $2.00 \/ kg<\/td><\/tr>
Remote \/ Residential Delivery<\/td>Beyond the main hub network<\/td>$40 \u2013 $150<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Duty and import VAT are separate again and depend on the product’s HS code and the destination country. They are not the forwarder’s fee, but they are part of your landed cost and should never be a surprise at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Realistic Quote-to-Invoice Walkthrough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Say your base quote is $4.00\/kg for 200 kg = $800<\/strong>. Here is how the final invoice typically builds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n