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Shipping from China
to Seychelles.
Importing from China? Kimbo Logistics arranges air and sea freight from your suppliers in China to Seychelles, clears your cargo through customs and delivers it to your door. One local team in Victoria, from booking to delivery.
• Air freight • LCL & FCL sea freight • Customs clearance
Air & sea freight · China
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AIR OR SEA FROM CHINA
Two ways to ship from China.
1
AIR FREIGHT
Around 5–8 days
For urgent, valuable or perishable goods. Air cargo from China connects through a hub airport to Seychelles International Airport.
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2
SEA FREIGHT · LCL
Around 30–45 days
Smaller orders share a container to Port Victoria. A cost-effective choice for regular stock and supplies.
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3
SEA FREIGHT · FCL
A container of your own
20ft and 40ft containers for larger orders, building materials and equipment, shipped to Port Victoria.
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From your supplier.
To your door.
Our China shipping services
Practical support for businesses, hotels and individuals buying from suppliers in China, from the first booking to final delivery in Seychelles.
01 / BOOKING
Air & sea bookings
We arrange air or sea freight from China to suit your cargo, budget and deadline, and coordinate the handover details with your supplier.
02 / CONSOLIDATION
LCL for smaller orders
Smaller shipments travel in a shared container, so you only pay for the space your goods use.
03 / DOCUMENTS
Supplier paperwork
We check the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading or air waybill before arrival, so errors can be fixed early.
04 / CHARGES
Duty & VAT planning
We help you understand the import duty, excise and 15% VAT that may apply to your goods before they arrive.
05 / CUSTOMS
Seychelles clearance
Our clearing team lodges your declaration in ASYCUDA World and follows up with the relevant agencies until your cargo is released.
06 / DELIVERY
Delivery across Seychelles
Collection from the airport or Port Victoria and delivery on Mahé, with transport arranged to Praslin, La Digue and the outer islands.
Three steps from
China to Seychelles.
1
Share your supplier details
Tell us where your supplier is, what you are buying, the weight or volume and when it will be ready. We advise on air or sea.
2
We book and track it
We confirm the booking, follow the shipment from China and check your documents before it arrives.
3
Clear, collect, deliver
We clear your cargo through Seychelles customs, coordinate duties and taxes, and deliver to your door.
Prepare your shipment
The right documents.
A clearer start.
✓ Commercial invoice
✓ Packing list
✓ Air waybill or bill of lading
✓ Freight invoice
✓ Importer identification / TIN
✓ Insurance details*
✓ Import permit or licence*
✓ Biosecurity documents*
✓ Health or veterinary certificates*
✓ Other cargo-specific documents
Ask your supplier in China to send the commercial invoice and packing list as soon as the goods are ready. Use this list as a starting point.
* If applicable. The exact requirements depend on the goods, importer and applicable clearance procedure. Our team will confirm what is needed for your shipment.
A few helpful answers.
Shipping from China
How long does shipping from China to Seychelles take?
As a general guide, air freight takes around 5–8 days and sea freight around 30–45 days. Timing depends on the origin city, schedules, transshipment and customs requirements.
Are there direct flights from China to Seychelles?
Air cargo from China usually connects through a hub airport on its way to Mahé. We plan the routing and keep you updated.
Will I pay duty on goods from China?
Goods from China are charged at the standard tariff rates. Many items are duty-free, but VAT at 15% applies to most imports. Our import duty and VAT guide explains how it is worked out.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form or call us with your supplier's city, what you are shipping, the weight or volume and when it is ready. We will reply with options.
Your gateway through
Seychelles customs.
Let’s prepare your clearance
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Kimbo Logistics
Carrefour Des Arts Building, Rue de la Possession
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
Tell us what is arriving. We’ll help you plan the next step.