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Cost to Ship 300KG from China to Burkina Faso

What this shipment size actually costs, and whether consolidating up to the next bracket would be cheaper.

USD 27.9/KG Best Rate Now
2 Channels Available
2026-08-14 Last Updated

Shipping 300KG from China to Burkina Faso costs approximately USD 8,361 all-in, based on a published rate of USD 27.9 per kilogram. That figure covers freight, duty and tax to the national customs service, and delivery to your door, with nothing further to pay on arrival.

Estimated total
USD 8,361 for 300KG
By air
USD 27.9/kg, 5-10 days
By sea
USD 69.8/kg, 25-45 days
Customs authority
the national customs service

Rates last updated 2026-08-14. Figures are published channel prices for planning; the final quote depends on chargeable weight, cargo class and HS code.

Current Rates — China to Burkina Faso (300 KG)

🟢 Updated 2026-08-14
Service Mode Rate (USD/KG) Total (300 KG) Details
Best Value Air · Duty-Paid Cleared ✈️ Air Freight USD 27.9 USD 8,361 View Details →
Sea · Duty-Paid (tax included) 🚢 Sea Freight USD 69.8 USD 20,946 View Details →

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Full Weight-Tier Rate Cards

Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to Burkina Faso. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.

Air DDP Cleared

✈️ Air Freight → OUA
⭐ Best Value at 300 KG
📅 Updated 2026-08-14 📊 13 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 300 KG
21 KG USD 29.49 USD 8,847.00
22 KG USD 29.40 USD 8,820.00
23 KG USD 29.61 USD 8,883.00
30 KG USD 29.12 USD 8,736.00
50 KG USD 28.75 USD 8,625.00
100 KG USD 28.20 USD 8,460.00
150 KG USD 28.15 USD 8,445.00
200 KG USD 28.06 USD 8,418.00
505 KG USD 26.80 USD 8,040.00
850 KG USD 26.86 USD 8,058.00
1700 KG USD 26.52 USD 7,956.00
2500 KG USD 26.50 USD 7,950.00
3400 KG USD 26.26 USD 7,878.00
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Sea DDP w/Tax

🚢 Sea Freight → Ouagadougou
📅 Updated 2026-08-14 📊 1 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Bracket Rate (USD/KG) @ 300 KG
1CBM+ CBM USD 83.33 USD 24,999.00
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✈️ Air Freight Options

Air DDP Cleared USD 27.9/KG

🚢 Sea Freight Options

Sea DDP w/Tax USD 69.8/KG
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Trade Terms Explained — Who Pays for What

The rate above is quoted on one specific trade term. Change the term and you change how much of the journey to Burkina Faso is already inside the price. The table below maps the eleven common Incoterms® against the twelve cost stages of a door-to-door shipment, so you can see exactly where our responsibility ends and yours begins.

  • Seller — Cost and arrangement sit with the seller / shipper.
  • Buyer — Cost and arrangement sit with the buyer / consignee.
  • Negotiable — Not fixed by the rule — agree it in the contract.
Responsibility for each shipment stage under each Incoterms rule
Term 1 Loading on truck 2 Export customs declaration 3 Carriage to port of export 4 Unloading at port of export 5 Loading on vessel / aircraft 6 Main carriage 7 Cargo insurance 8 Unloading at port of import 9 Loading on truck at import 10 Carriage to destination 11 Import customs clearance 12 Import duties & taxes
EXW Ex Works Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck Buyer Buyer — Export customs declaration Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft Buyer Buyer — Main carriage Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
FCA Free Carrier Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft Buyer Buyer — Main carriage Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
FAS Free Alongside Ship Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft Buyer Buyer — Main carriage Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
FOB Free On Board Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Buyer Buyer — Main carriage Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
CFR Cost and Freight Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Seller Seller — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
CPT Carriage Paid To Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import Seller Seller — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Seller Seller — Cargo insurance Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import Seller Seller — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU) Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
DAP Delivered At Place Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import Seller Seller — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
DDP Delivered Duty Paid Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import Seller Seller — Carriage to destination Seller Seller — Import customs clearance Seller Seller — Import duties & taxes

EXW Ex Works

Buyer takes over at the seller's door and carries every cost from there. Lowest quoted price, highest buyer workload.

FCA Free Carrier

Seller clears the goods for export and hands them to the carrier the buyer nominated.

FAS Free Alongside Ship

Sea and inland waterway only. Seller delivers alongside the vessel; loading is on the buyer.

FOB Free On Board

Sea and inland waterway only. Risk passes once the goods are on board. The most common buying term.

CFR Cost and Freight

Seller pays the main carriage but carries no insurance obligation; risk still passes on loading.

CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight

As CFR, plus the seller must buy and pay for cargo insurance (minimum cover unless you agree more).

CPT Carriage Paid To

Any mode. Seller pays carriage through to the named destination; insurance is not obligatory.

CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid

As CPT, plus the seller must insure the cargo through to the named destination.

DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU)

Seller delivers unloaded at the named terminal. Renamed DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) in Incoterms® 2020.

DAP Delivered At Place

Seller delivers to your address ready for unloading; import clearance and duty stay with the buyer.

DDP Delivered Duty Paid

Seller carries everything through to your door, duty and tax included. Highest quoted price, least buyer workload.

Two things worth flagging. Under CIF and CIP the seller is obliged to buy cargo insurance and pay the premium; under every other term insurance is optional, and we recommend buyers arrange their own cover so a loss or damage in transit is recoverable. And this table is a working summary for planning purposes — the binding definitions are the ones published by the International Chamber of Commerce in the Incoterms® rules, so confirm the exact term wording in your sales contract before you ship.

Price Trend — Burkina Faso

Historical freight rates from China to Burkina Faso for 300 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.

China to Burkina Faso — Shipping Reference Data

Key China-to-Burkina Faso import facts buyers should plan around:

Main sea gateways the main commercial seaport
Destination customs authority the national customs service
De-minimis / duty-free threshold No practical de-minimis on most routes
Import tax & duty regime Import VAT plus duty 5–35%; pre-shipment inspection common
Local currency USD (freight priced in USD)
Typical port/airport dwell time 7–21 days (congestion common)
Peak / busy season Oct–Dec
Conformity & certification Pre-shipment conformity certificate often mandatory
Main air gateways the primary international airport

Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.

Bulk Freight

Bulk Commercial Freight

Shipping 300 KG from China to Burkina Faso is firmly in bulk commercial freight territory. At this volume, sea freight (FCL or LCL) and air charter rates become significantly more competitive. Most importers at this weight range use scheduled sea freight for regular orders and air freight only for urgent replenishments.

  • Sea freight FCL (full container) may be cost-effective above 5 CBM
  • LCL sea freight rates are quoted per CBM at this range
  • Expect customs examination — prepare full documentation
  • Insurance recommended for shipments above USD 5,000 value

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Which Shipping Method is Best for 300 KG?

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Air Freight

Transit: 5–10 business days
Best at: Under 300 KG, time-sensitive cargo
Viable
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Rail Freight

Transit: 18–28 calendar days
Best at: Europe destinations over 50 KG
Europe only

Transit Times — China to Burkina Faso

MethodTransit TimeNotes
Sea Freight LCL30–50 calendar daysShared container to Burkina Faso port + delivery
Sea Freight FCL28–45 calendar daysFull container to Burkina Faso port + delivery
Express Courier3–7 business daysDHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, high cost for this weight

What Affects the Shipping Cost to Burkina Faso?

  • Actual vs. volumetric weight — carriers charge whichever is higher (L×W×H÷6000 for air)
  • Cargo type surcharge — batteries, liquids, and branded goods carry additional fees
  • Peak season surcharges — Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (Oct) add 15–30%
  • Destination area — Burkina Faso may have remote area surcharges for certain postal codes
  • Declared value — customs duties are calculated on CIF value
  • Port congestion surcharges apply to certain African ports seasonally
  • Currency exchange — most African routes price in USD, paid before departure

Customs & Documentation for Burkina Faso

  • De minimis threshold — shipments below local tax threshold may clear duty-free
  • Required documents: commercial invoice, packing list, and accurate HS codes
  • DDP service includes all import duties — you pay one total price with no surprises
  • Battery and liquid goods require additional certification documents

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to ship from China to Burkina Faso?

Current rates for shipping from China to Burkina Faso start at USD 27.87/KG via Air DDP Cleared. For 300 KG, the estimated total is approximately USD 8,361, duty included. Final landed cost depends on the Import VAT plus duty 5–35%; pre-shipment inspection common applied by the national customs service.

What duties and taxes apply when importing into Burkina Faso?

Imports into Burkina Faso are assessed by the national customs service. The applicable regime is: Import VAT plus duty 5–35%; pre-shipment inspection common. The duty-free / de-minimis position is No practical de-minimis on most routes. Under our DDP service these charges are pre-paid and included in the per-KG price, so there is nothing to settle on arrival.

Can I track my shipment from China to Burkina Faso?

Yes. Air shipments to Burkina Faso get an air waybill (AWB) trackable within 24 hours of departure; sea shipments are tracked by bill-of-lading through the carrier portal. We push status at key milestones: departure, arrival at the gateway, clearance by the national customs service, and final delivery.

What is DDP shipping to Burkina Faso and what does it include?

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to Burkina Faso means one all-inclusive price covering freight, the duty/tax due to the national customs service, and last-mile delivery to your door. The No practical de-minimis on most routes de-minimis position is handled for you, and there are no surprise charges at destination.

What certifications are required to import into Burkina Faso?

For regulated goods entering Burkina Faso, plan for: Pre-shipment conformity certificate often mandatory. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common cause of clearance holds with the national customs service, so confirm requirements for your HS code before the cargo leaves China.

In what currency are rates to Burkina Faso quoted and paid?

Freight to Burkina Faso is quoted and invoiced in USD; the local currency on the destination side is USD (freight priced in USD). Payment is typically due before departure (T/T or PayPal), and because it's DDP you settle the full landed cost once — no destination collect charges.

When is the busy season for shipping to Burkina Faso?

Capacity to Burkina Faso tightens around Oct–Dec, on top of the China-side surcharge windows of Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Booking 1–2 weeks earlier during these windows protects both space and rate.

What is the minimum shipment size for shipping to Burkina Faso?

Minimums to Burkina Faso vary by channel: air DDP from about 21 KG (some from 12 KG), sea LCL from roughly 1 CBM, and express courier for single parcels. Below 21 KG, express is usually the most economical way into Burkina Faso.

Shipping to Burkina Faso by industry

Rates above are lane rates and apply to general cargo. Packing specification, HS classification and the clearance step that matters are all commodity-specific — these guides cover them industry by industry.

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Customs clearance in Burkina Faso

Duty and tax position, certification, typical port dwell and what actually holds shipments at this border — plus who files the entry.

Burkina Faso clearance requirements →