Dry snacks
Biscuits, noodles, crisps, nuts and candy in sealed factory packaging.
Food Air Freight from China
Shelf-stable packaged food, snacks, tea, dry goods and sealed beverages — moved quickly by air to Ukraine, Poland and the UK, with import documentation and shelf-life planning handled up front.
Food cargo
What We Ship
We focus on commercially packaged, shelf-stable products that clear customs without cold-chain complexity. Perishable and restricted items are flagged before you book.
Tea & dry goods
Tea leaves, herbs, dried mushrooms and food powders like matcha.
Packaged beverages
Sealed bottled drinks and sauces, packed leak-proof like liquids.
Instant & shelf-stable meals
Sealed retort pouch meals and condiments with long shelf life.
Health foods
Protein bars, dried fruit and vitamin confectionery.
Seasonings & spices
Sealed spice packs and seasoning powder cartons.
Import rules
Import Rules & Documentation
Food is one of the most document-sensitive categories. We align the paperwork to the destination so your cartons are not held at customs.
The EU and UK apply the strictest food-import rules, requiring correct labelling, ingredient and allergen declarations, and in some cases prior notification or health certificates. Ukraine has its own conformity and labelling regime. Because shelf life is also a factor, we match the transit time to the remaining expiry: a product with a short date life should not spend a week in transit, which is exactly why air freight — rather than slow sea — is the sensible route for time-sensitive snacks. We flag any product that looks homemade, unpackaged or unlabelled before pickup.
Documents we expect
- Commercial invoice with product and HS code
- Packing list with expiry dates
- Destination-language product labels
- Ingredient / allergen statement where required
- Extra health docs for EU / UK food imports
What we cannot take
Fresh or perishable goods, meat, dairy, eggs, unlabelled homemade products and prohibited items are not accepted. We confirm product-by-product against what can I ship and the customs guide.
Packing & shelf life
Packaging & Shelf Life
| Point | Standard we apply |
|---|---|
| Factory seal | Original intact packaging, not repacked loose |
| Dry cartons | Water-resistant outer cartons for humid origin/transit |
| Expiry dates | Checked and visible; enough shelf life at destination |
| Beverages | Leak-proof upright packing as liquid cargo |
| Transit | Short 4–7 day air route chosen for time-sensitive food |
Transit & pricing
Indicative Transit & Rates
| Lane | Typical transit | Indicative rate (100kg+) |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen → Ukraine | 5–7 working days | from USD 4.8/kg |
| Shenzhen → Poland | 4–6 working days | from USD 4.5/kg |
| Shenzhen → UK | 4–6 working days | from USD 5.2/kg |
| Indicative only. Beverages and glass bottles carry liquid-handling fees. Rates vary by weight, season and fuel. Ask for a food quote → | ||
Compliance note: food shipments must meet destination import and labelling rules. Restricted and prohibited items are never accepted — see what can I ship.
FAQ
Food Shipping Questions
Can packaged food and snacks be shipped by air from China?
Yes — shelf-stable, commercially packaged dry foods, snacks and sealed beverages commonly fly. Fresh, perishable, meat, dairy or unlabelled products are restricted or prohibited and must be checked first.
What documents are needed to import food by air?
Invoice, packing list, destination-language labels and an ingredient/expiry statement; EU and UK imports may need extra food-safety docs. See the customs guide.
How should food be packed for air freight?
Intact factory seals, dry cartons, visible expiry dates and leak-proof upright packing for beverages, on a short transit route that fits the shelf life.
Sending Packaged Food?
Tell us the product list and expiry dates — we confirm whether it can clear, what documents are needed, and quote within 2 working hours.