Economy Express
Service Introduction

SF International Economy Express (EE) is an economical option for your less time-sensitive shipments. SF Express provides reliable door-to-door delivery at a lower cost and, most importantly, without compromising on quality. The transit time is dependable and slightly longer than that of International Standard Express. The entire shipping process can be tracked on the SF Express website once the package is picked up by the courier.

SE Transit Time

Australia/New Zealand export service timeliness inquiry:

Destination

Economy Express (Business Day)

Australia(Including local delivery)

2-4

New Zealand(Including local delivery)

1-3

Japan

8-10

Singapore

6-8

South Korea

8-10

Malaysia

7-9

Vietnam

8-10

United States

8-10

Thailand

8-10

Indonesia

8-10

Canada

8-10

Bangladesh

8-10

United Kingdom

8-10

Philippines

8-10

Sri Lanka

8-10

Pakistan

8-10

United Arab Emirates(Export to New Zealand only)

8-10

Note: An extra 1 – 4 working days may be necessary for delivery to remote areas. Incomplete documentation for customs clearance purposes may result in additional delays.

Service Standards

From Australia/New Zealand:

Destination

Maximum Volume

Maximum Weight

Declared Value per Shipment

Australia(Including local delivery)

100×60×60CM

-

≤20KG

-

 Customs import/export  formal declaration standards :FOB declared amount ≥ 1000AUD

 Customs import taxable threshold:FOB ≥ 1000AUD

 Customs import tax composition:

1. FOB<1000AUD:no tariff
2. FOB value≥1000AUD :need to go formal mentry and subject to tariff

① Duty=FOB*Duty rate
② GST=(CIF+duty)*10%


Others Fee (if any)
1、 Entry=85+10%GST=93.5AUD;
2、Customs declaration service fee=95+10%GST=104.5AUD;
3、Other types of fees (unconventional fees are charged only when the scenario arises);
① multiple item service fee:sihpments with over 10 items, charging 2+10%GST=2.2AUD for each over item;
② commodity inspection fee=150+10%GST=165AUD;
③ Inspection and destruction fee=100+10%GST=110AUD;
④ amendment fee:95+10%GST=104.5AUD;
⑤ storage fee if cargo uncleared 7 days after landing:1.4AUD/KG/ WEEK+10%GST;

 

For Australian local parts, there is no maximum volume and weight standard set. Specific goods are discussed on a case-by-case basis.

New Zealand (including local delivery)

150×80×70CM

-

≤25KG

-

Customs import/export formal declaration standards :FOB value≥ 1000NZD

Customs import taxable threshold:FOB value≥1000NZD

Customs import tax composition:

① From China to New Zealand:
1. FOB<1000 New Zealand dollars, no taxes will be incurred (except for special categories such as tobacco, alcohol, energy, etc.), but there will be customs clearance fees
2. OB value ≥ 1000 New Zealand dollars:
1)  Duty (Customs Duty)=CIF * duty rate;
2)  GST=(CIF+duty) * 15%;


② From other overseas countries to New Zealand:
 1. CIF ≤ 1000 New Zealand dollars, no taxes will be incurred, but there will be customs clearance fees;
 2. CIF value≥ 1000 New Zealand dollars:
1) Duty (Customs Duty)=CIF * duty rate;
2) GST=(CIF+duty) * 15%;


Others Fee: (if any)
①  From China to New Zealand:
1) Declaration fee for multiple product names: If there are more than 5 product names, the excess amount will be calculated at 2+15% GST=2.3NZD/item;
2) amendment fee=95+15% GST=109.25NZD;
3) Inspection fee=86+15% GST=98.9NZD;
4) Customs clearance service brokerage fee=95+15%GST=109.25NZD (FOB value ≥ 1000NZD);
5) Entry Fee=45+15% GST=51.75 NZD (FOB value≥ 1000NZD);


②  From other overseas countries to New Zealand:
1) Customs clearance service brokerage fee=95+15% GST=109.25NZD (FOB value≥ 1000NZD);
2) Entry Fee=45+15% GST=51.75 NZD (FOB value ≥ 1000NZD);

Japan

200*80*70(CM)

≤70KG

Customs export formal declaration standards :FOB ≥ JPY 201,000

Customs import formal declaration standards:

① CIF value≥ 10000JPY(about 69USD);
② Manifest actual weight,NRT≥ 30KG,KIX≥ 25KG;
③ Some special goods, such as genuine leather shoes, leather bags, knitted clothing, etc., regardless of their value or weight, must be officially declared for import in Japan;

Customs import taxable threshold:

① CIF value≥ 10000JPY(abut 69USD);
② Manifest actual weight,NRT≥ 30KG,KIX≥ 25KG;
③ Some special goods have a low threshold. For example: genuine leather shoes, genuine leather bags, knitted clothing, etc., the starting point is 10 JPY;

Customs import tax composition:

① Duty=(cargo value+freight+insurance)*duty rate;
② VAT=(cargo value+freight+insurance+duty)*VAT rate;
③ GST=(duty+cargo value+freight)*GST rate;
Note: Average GST rate is 10%;


Others Fee (if any)
1、Storage Fee: JPY 600/day/HAWBl ( from 6th day, including the day of arrival);
2、Scrapping/Abandonment Fee: JPY 3100/HAWB, for goods of violation or non-compliance;
3、Unaccompanied luggage/unaccompanied item Clearance Fee: JPY 7000/HAWB;
4、BTO (Cleared by receiver's assigned broker):JPY 5000/HAWB;
5、Amendent Fee: JPY 15000/HAWB (when the paid tax amount is greater than the payable tax amount, amend entry for refund.);
6、Modify Invoice: JPY 3000/HAWB
7、Duty Advance Service Fee: the higher of the total amount * 2% or JPY 1100/HAWB
8、Amend of Declaration Fee: JPY 7000/HAWB (when the tax paid is less than the payable tax and needs to be paid again)
9、Content Inspection Fee: JPY 3000/Hour, according to the customer's requirements or the guidance of the customs, content inspection is required when the content, quantity, materials, country of origin and other occasions need to be confirmed.
10、Categorization Service Fee: JPY 3000/HAWB, for goods of violation or non-compliance, shipper/consignee require clear the rest items.
11、Assessment and Declaration Fee: JPY 7000/HAWB, If the basis for calculating the dutiable price cannot be clearly determined only from the invoice and freight charge provided,and necessary assessment needed for calculating the dutiable price.
12、Clearance Fee of Multiple Items: first 5 Hs code for free, and additional JPY 300 for additional HS.
13、Return Handling Fee: JPY 5000/HAWB, according to the entrustment of customers to return, bonded transportation application and export document preparation are required.
14、Food Declaration: JPY 10000/HAWB, (If it is for exhibition, sample or research, it is JPY 5000/HAWB to submit the "Confirmation Request of the Ministry of Health and Welfare").
15、Animal/Plant Quarantine Fee : JPY 10000/HAWB, to prevent the invasion and spread of animal viruses and pests harmful to plants

Singapore

200*80*70(CM)

≤70KG

Customs import formal declaration standards:

CIF value ≥ 400 SGD (approximately 300USD), if the goods to the same recipient/address under the same bill of lading reach 2 or more shipments, they will be forcibly combined and declared as 1 shipment. If the total value after addition reaches 400SGD, consumption tax will also be incurred

Customs export formal declaration standards :FOB ≥  1000 SGD

Customs import taxable threshold: CIF value≥ 400SGD

High value goods judged based on CIF value will also be subject to an 9% consumption tax.

Customs import tax composition:

① GST=CIF*9%
② Some special goods such as alcohol, tobacco (including cigarettes), sugar products, and refrigerators are subject to duty.

Others Fee (if any), such as permit fee, handling fee and etc.

2、Others(if any): Penalties/Surcharges/Miscellaneous etc. 

South Korea

200*80*70(CM)

≤70KG

Customs import formal declaration standards/ taxable threshold:

①  CIF value≥150 USD (non US origin)

②  CIF value≥200USD (originating from the United States)

③ Customs taxes and fees will be involved if the actual weight exceeds 30 kilograms (excluding paper items), the quantity exceeds 50 PCS, or the declaration information does not comply with actual cargo.

Customs export formal declaration standards :FOB value≥ KRW 2,000,000

Customs import tax composition:

① Duty=(cargo value+freight+insurance)*duty rate
② VAT=(duty+cargo value+freight)*VAT rate
*Average VAT rate is 10%


Others  Fee (if any)
1、 CIF Value x 0.002,Min 18,000 KRW/HAWB
2、 Inspection and Quarantine:33000 KRW/HAWB
3、 Customs terminal storage charge ( value ≥ USD 2000):at cost
4、 Others(if any): Penalties/Surcharges/Miscellaneous etc. 

Malaysia

200*80*70(CM)

≤70KG

Customs import formal declaration standards:CIF value≥ 500MYR (about 120USD)

Customs export formal declaration standards : Subject to the sender's requirements

Customs import taxable threshold:

① CIF value≥ 500马币(约120USD);
② For certain specific items/controlled items, even if they do not exceed RM500, they will still be inspected by customs and require payment of customs duties;
Note:Starting from January 1, 2024, foreign goods with CIF<500MYR purchased and imported on Malaysian online platforms are also subject to a 10% sales and service tax

Vietnam

200*80*70(CM)

≤70KG

Customs import formal declaration standards:CIF value≥ 1000000(about 45USD)

Customs export formal declaration standards :FOB  ≥ 5.000.000 VNĐ

Customs import taxable threshold:

Single ticket weight ≥ 10KG CIF value≥ 1 million VND(about 43USD)or actual weight ≥ 10KG

* It is prohibited to accept or send cultural inspection items such as newspapers, books, pictures, promotional materials, audio-visual products, computer disks, CDs, etc. that are used or have been used.

 

Customs import tax composition:

① duty(Custom Duty):CIF*duty rate;
② VAT(VAT):(CIF+duty)*VAT rate


Others Fee (if any):
一、 Express Mode (exclude VAT):
1、Service Fee (Individual)(CIF ≥ 1000000 VND): 260000 VND/HAWB
2、Service Fee (Business)(CIF ≥ 1000000 VND): 380000 VND/HAWB
3、Brokerage Fee(CIF ≥ 1000000 VND): 100000-200000 VND/HAWB
4、Storage Fee:min 55000 VND/KG/DAY:
① 1st day - 4th Calendar Day: 510 VND/KG/DAY (including arrival day)
② 5th day - 8th Calendar Day: 1010 VND/KG/DAY
③ From 9th Calendar Day on:1270 VND/KG/DAY
5、Others(if any): Penalties/Surcharges/Miscellaneous etc. 


二、Cargo Mode (exclude VAT):
1、Service Fee(Excluding invoicing fee):
① Up to 100 kg:1613000 VND/HAWB;
② 100 – 300 kg:1854000 VND/HAWB;
③ 300 - 500 kg: 2095000 VND/HAWB;
④ For each additional 500 kg: 209556 VND/HAWB;
Others(if any): Penalties/Surcharges/Miscellaneous etc. 

United States

200*80*70(CM)

≤68 KG

Customs import/export formal declaration standards:FOB ≥ 2500USD

Customs import taxable threshold:FOB ≥ 800USD

Customs import tax composition:

Duty:FOB*duty rate


Others Fee (if any):
1、 Entry Fee :
①  Informal Entry (FOB Value ≥ USD 800): $50/HAWB;
②  Formal Entry(FOB Value ≥ USD 2500): $85/HAWB;


2、Bond Fee(FOB ≥ USD 2500):
① FOB value <$10000 : $40;
② FOB value >$10000: $40 + (additional $ 3.5 per $ 1,000);
* If belongs to PGA,bond basis =(value + freight) x 3
* If annual bond provided by shipper/consignee, no additional Charge


3、Storage Fee:
① ECCF: $ 0.65 /KG/day; *ECCF storage Fee start from the 6th day, flight landing day included;
② CFS: $ 0.55/KG/day; *CFS storage Fee start from the 6th day, flight landing day included;
③ GO: Min Charge $ 500 (just for your reference), should pay the GO Fee by the actual invoice . *GO storage Fee start from the 16th day, flight landing day included;


4、BTO (Cleared by receiver's assigned broker): $ 75/HAWB;
5、PGA: $ 35/HAWB;
6、IPR Violation: $ 100/HAWB;
7、Seizure: $ 100/HAWB;
8、Amendment Fee: $ 150 /HAWB;
9、Others(if any): Penalties/Surcharges/Miscellaneous etc. 

Indonesia

200*80*70(CM)

≤70KG

Customs import formal declaration standards:CIF value≥ 1500USD

Customs export formal declaration standards :FOB value≥ USD 50000 or  actual weight ≥ 100Kg

Customs import taxable threshold:FOB value≥ 3USD

Customs import tax composition:

① Duty=CIF*duty rate;
② VAT=(CIF+duty)*VAT rate (average rate is 11%);
③Income tax=(CIF+duty)*income tax rate;


Others Fee (if any):
1. Management fee: 100000 IDR/taxable express
2. Storage fee: 3000 IDR/KG/day starting from the third natural day (including the day of arrival)
3. Invoice fee: Total amount * 1.1%
4. Others(if any): fines/surcharges/miscellaneous items, etc. 

Canada

Girth (2 x height + 2 x width + length )≤330CM,maximum length of single side≤122CM

≤23 KG

Customs import formal declaration standards:Shipments with FOB ≥ 3300 CAD require formal customs clearance

Customs export formal declaration standards :FOB value≥ 2000 CAD

Customs import taxable threshold:FOB value≥ 20CAD( about 15USD)

Customs import tax composition:

① Duty=CIF*duty rate
② VAT=(CIF+duty)*VAT rate
③ GST=(CIF+duty+VAT)*GST rate


Others Fee (if any):
1、Customs clearance service fee:
① Informal(personal use:consignee is an individual, not a company or school, etc)( 20 CAD < FOB ≤ 3300 CAD):13.5 CAD/hawb
② Formal(FOB > 3300 CAD):45 CAD/hawb

*FOB >3300 CAD,or commercial express with declared value>20 CAD (recipient is commercial address, if company or school is commercial)
*Or goods related to import permit management


2. Handling fee: 3.9% of total amount, with a minimum of 3 CAD/hawb

3. Customer self customs clearance fee (bill of lading self declaration or transfer to supervised warehouse): 65 CAD/hawb
4. Customs inspection fee: 5.5 CAD/hawb
5. Customs detention fee: 45 CAD/hawb
6. Others(if any): fines/surcharges/miscellaneous items, etc. 

Bangladesh

 120×80×70CM  ≤30KG

 Customs import formal declaration standards:CIF value≥ 100USD andactual  weight ≥ 5KG (subject to actual customs operation);

 Customs export formal declaration standards :Subject to the sender's requirements;

 Customs import taxable threshold: All parcels are subject to tax;

 Customs import tax composition:

1. Duty(CD):CIF*duty rate ,projects protected by local industries may be charged a duty rate of 150% to 4000%.
2. Supplement duty(SD):(CIF+duty)*20% - 500%, Local industrial protection projects require high tax rates to be paid.
3. Regulation duty(RD):(CIF+duty+SD)*5%,According to needs such as foreign exchange reserve pressure, Meng often imposes temporary import adjustment taxes on certain imported goods.
4. VAT:(CIF价+duty+SD+RD)*15%
5. AIT:(CIF价格+关税)*5% Prepaid income DUTY(AIT):(CIF+duty)*5%
6. ATV: (CIF价格+关税)*4% Prepaid trade VAT(ATV): (CIF+duty)*4%


Others  Fee (if any):
*If it involves customs inspection and quarantine, delayed storage of goods in the warehouse, or return of goods, the actual collection by the customs shall prevail.

United Kingdom

 Girth (2 x height + 2 x width + length ) ≤ 300CM ,maximum length of single side ≤175CM  ≤30KG

 Customs import formal declaration standards:FOB value≥ 135GBP;

*All B2B shipments, regardless of their value, are required to go formal entry

 Customs export formal declaration standards :Subject to the sender's requirements

 Customs import taxable threshold: All parcels are subject to tax

 Customs import tax composition:

① Duty=CIF * duty rate, if the CIF value is less than £ 135 or the duty amount is less than £ 9, it is exempt from collection
② VAT=(CIF+duty+VAT adjustment fee of £ 0.4 per kilogram) * 20%, parcels with a CIF value less than £ 15 are exempt from VAT


Others Fee (if any):
1. Informal customs clearance (CIF value<135 GBP)
(1) Customs clearance service fee:(duty+VAT) * 5%+10 GBP/hab
2. Formal customs clearance (CIF value greater than or equal to 135 GBP):
(1) Customs clearance service fee:The total tax amount is 4.5%, with a minimum charge of GBP 45/hawb (the first three HS categories are free, and the remaining HS are GBP).

*If independent customs clearance documents are required for each subsequent waybill, an additional fee of GBP 15 will be charged;


(2) Operating fee: GBP0.45/KG, minimum consumption GBP245/master bill of lading, subsequent sub bills within the bill of lading GBP122.5;


(3) Inspection and quarantine fees:
① 1-500KG:GBP 18/hawb
② 501-1000KG:GBP 20/hawb
③ 1001KG-5000KG:GBP 23/hawb
④ Over 5000KG: GBP 27/hawb


3. Others(if any): fines/surcharges/miscellaneous items, etc. 

Philippines

 150×80×70CM  ≤25KG

 Customs import formal declaration standards:

① FOB ≥ 50000 pesos or actual weight>99 kilograms;

② In some scenarios, customs believe that the quantity of goods exceeds the reasonable range of express delivery, and even if the declared value does not reach 50000 pesos, they will require formal customs declaration;

③ Express deliveries to economic zones or bonded zones also require formal customs clearance and may incur additional delivery fees;

Customs export formal declaration standards :No classification of formal/informal for out bound clearance

Customs import taxable threshold:FOB value≥10000PHP

Customs import tax composition:

① Duty=CIF*duty rate
② VAT=(CIF+duty)*VAT rate(the average rate is 12%)
③ Income duty=(CIF+duty)*income duty rate


Others Fee (if any):
1、Customs clearance service fee:
① Informal customs clearance (FOB ≥ PHP 9999.99): USD 8.50/waybill
② Formal customs clearance (FOB ≥ PHP 49999.99): USD 85/waybill


2. DDP tax advance service fee: 40 USD or 5% of the total advance payment, whichever is higher
3. Amendment fee: USD 260 (PHP 15000)/hawb
4. Abandoned goods destruction fee: USD 347 (PHP 20000)/hawb
5. One-time import certification application fee: USD 433 (PHP 25000)/hawb
6. Bonded customs transfer fee: USD 85/hawb
7. Bonded delivery fee: depending on the quantity and address of the goods
8. Desugnated declaration (customer designated agent for customs clearance): USD 2.50/hawb
9. Storage fee: USD 3.43/KG/DAY
10. Others(if any): fines/surcharges/miscellaneous items, etc.
 Note: The customs regulations stipulate a clearance period of 14 natural days (including the day of arrival), otherwise fees such as late declaration fees will be incurred.

Sri Lanka

150×80×70CM   ≤70KG

 Customs import formal declaration standards:FOB ≥ 100USD

 Customs export formal declaration standards :Subject to the sender's requirements

 Customs import taxable threshold:All parcels are subject to tax

 Customs import tax composition:

① Duty=CIF*duty rate
② Port and Airport Development Tax: CIF CIF * Port and Airport Development Tax rate

③ VAT: (CIF+10% CIF+duty+Export Development Committee Tax+Port and Airport Development Tax+Consumption (Special Provisions) Tax+Surcharges) * VAT rate
④  Export Development Commission Tax EIC: CIF * Tax Collection Rate
⑤  Social security tax: number of items * unit social security tax rate
⑥  GST (Special Provisions): (CIF+10% CIF+duty+Export Development Committee Tax+Port and Airport Development Tax) * GST rate


Others Fee (if any):
* If it involves customs inspection and quarantine, delayed storage of goods in the warehouse, or return of goods, the actual collection by the customs shall prevail

Pakistan

 150×80×70CM  ≤70KG

 Customs import formal declaration standards:FOB value ≥ 500USD or actual weight ≥ 50KG (subject to actual operation)

 Customs export formal declaration standards: Subject to the sender's requirements

 Customs import taxable threshold:CIF ≥ 5000PKR (below 5000PKR, customs duties and taxes will be exempted, but miscellaneous fees will need to be charged)

Note:Value=(value of goods in USD+insurance amount+weight of goods * unit price of air transportation) * exchange rate between USD and Pakistani Rupees

 

 Customs import tax composition:

① Duty= CIFx duty rate
② Import sales duty= (CIF+duty) x 17%
③ Additional sales duty=(CIF+duty)*3%
④ Income duty= (CIF+duty+Import sales duty+Additional sales duty)*6%
⑤ State duty= CIF*1.5%


Others Fee (if any):
1. Document fee: actual reimbursement and actual sales
2. DO file fee: 3 USD/hawb
3. Processing fee: declared value * 0.3% (minimum of 300 USD)
4. Warehouse operation fee: actual reimbursement and actual sales
5. Loading and unloading fee: 50 USD/hawb
6. Drawing declaration (customer designated agent for customs clearance): 2000 rupees/hawb
7. Others(if any): fines/surcharges/miscellaneous items, etc. 

United Arab Emirates

(Export to New Zealand only)

150×80×70CM  ≤70KG 

 Customs import formal declaration standards:CIF value≥ 1000AED (266USD)

Customs export formal declaration standards :Subject to the sender's requirements

Customs import taxable threshold:CIF ≥ 300 dirhams (although there is no tariff below 300 dirhams, 5% Vat is required), the minimum charge for non document value-added tax is 5 dirhams

 

Customs import tax composition:

①  Duty=CIF*duty rate;
②  VAT=FOB*5%;


Others Fee (if any):
*If it involves customs inspection and quarantine, delayed storage of goods in the warehouse, or return of goods, the actual collection by the customs shall prevail.

 

Service Coverage

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Prohibited/Restricted Items

Some commodities may be prohibited or restricted in countries of destination, please refer to the Prohibited Items of local customs authorities for details. For more information about prohibited and restricted items, you may contact our Customer Service Hotline at 1300 148 168.