Calculation of chargeable weight for air freight shipping when importing goods from China; is quite simple. A standard method of calculation that is applied universally, is used. Charges are computed on the basis of the cargo weight. Though, what confuses most exporters and importers is whether they need to pay freight charges based on actual weight or dimensional weight? The rule of thumb is that air freight is always calculated based on the higher of the two.
Handling procedures by Air Freight Shipping services may vary slightly at different airports in China; but the skeletal procedure generally remains the same. To get a clear understanding of how the system works, here is a lowdown on how Air Freight Shipping is processed for export at Shenzhen Airport.