DHL Price for Sending Masks from China to the US
This page keeps the 2020 archived DHL rate sheet for shipping masks from China to the United States as a pricing reference, together with the export documents and the Hong Kong DHL routing that made the lane work.
How DHL shipped masks from China to the US
For masks, thermometers and test kits sent by DHL international express from China, the 2020 channel offered safe, fast and regular customs clearance with a published charging standard. Only a small number of professional logistics companies were able to provide this service reliably, and at its lowest discount the channel was cheaper than general international air freight.
After the goods arrived at the Shenzhen consolidation warehouse, DHL Hong Kong picked them up from the Shenzhen forwarder and delivered to the United States in about 3–5 days.
- No export customs declaration data was required from the shipper at that time.
- Mask-related paperwork prepared with the shipment: business license, enterprise production license, product inspection report, medical device registration certificate, product description, product batch number, product quality and safety documentation, and certificate of conformity.
- China placed no blanket restriction on mask exports; both individuals and companies could ship.
DHL small-parcel price list, China to the US (2020)
Suitable for individuals sending small quantities of masks to relatives and friends in the United States — low postage, fast delivery. Prices in RMB per shipment:
| Weight (kg) | DHL price (RMB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 261.3 |
| 1 | 277.7 |
| 1.5 | 294.7 |
| 2 | 311.9 |
| 2.5 | 334.8 |
| 3 | 350.6 |
| 3.5 | 362.6 |
| 4 | 378.3 |
| 4.5 | 393.7 |
| 5 | 409.5 |
| 5.5 | 513.1 |
| 6 | 530.6 |
| 6.5 | 548.3 |
| 7 | 565.9 |
| 7.5 | 583.5 |
| 8 | 601.3 |
| 8.5 | 618.9 |
| 9 | 636.6 |
| 9.5 | 654.1 |
| 10 | 671.9 |
| 10.5 | 875.8 |
| 11 | 884.8 |
| 11.5 | 893.8 |
| 12 | 902.6 |
| 12.5 | 911.6 |
| 13 | 920.6 |
| 13.5 | 929.5 |
| 14 | 938.4 |
| 14.5 | 947.3 |
| 15 | 956.2 |
| 15.5 | 1015.2 |
| 16 | 1024.1 |
| 16.5 | 1033.1 |
| 17 | 1042.0 |
| 17.5 | 1050.9 |
| 18 | 1059.9 |
| 18.5 | 1068.9 |
| 19 | 1077.8 |
| 19.5 | 1095.1 |
| 20 | 1145.6 |
| 20.5 | 1232.1 |
| 21 | 1232.7 |
| 21.5 | 1269.3 |
| 22 | 1269.9 |
| 22.5 | 1306.4 |
| 23 | 1307.0 |
| 23.5 | 1343.5 |
| 24 | 1344.1 |
| 24.5 | 1380.7 |
| 25 | 1381.3 |
| 25.5 | 1467.8 |
| 26 | 1468.4 |
| 26.5 | 1504.9 |
| 27 | 1505.5 |
| 27.5 | 1541.9 |
| 28 | 1542.5 |
| 28.5 | 1579.1 |
| 29 | 1579.7 |
| 29.5 | 1616.3 |
| 30 | 1616.9 |
Shipments over 30 kg
Where the volume weight or actual weight exceeded 30 kg, the charge was calculated per kilogram instead of per 0.5 kg step. Ask us for the archived big-shipment tier sheet for this lane.
How to place an order
The shipper sent the goods from Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an, Chongqing, Wuhan, Chengdu or Guangzhou to the Shenzhen consolidation warehouse; the Hong Kong DHL first-tier agent then moved the shipment from Shenzhen to the DHL Hong Kong gateway. Destinations covered Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Orlando, Atlanta and San Francisco.
Frequently asked questions
How long did DHL take from China to the US for masks in 2020?
The Hong Kong DHL channel delivered in about 3-5 days door to door. During peak flight reductions the transit stretched to roughly 5-7 working days because cargo space had to be reserved in advance.
Did I need an export license to send masks from China?
In 2020 China did not ban mask exports. Shippers prepared quality documents - production license, inspection report and certificate of conformity - while the forwarder handled the export declaration.
What did the DHL price include?
The published rate included the DHL freight, the fuel surcharge and standard export and import clearance handling. Remote-area surcharges and oversized-piece fees were billed separately.
Could an individual ship masks to the US without FDA registration?
Personal-use quantities shipped as gifts were generally released without FDA registration. Commercial imports for resale required FDA registration of the manufacturer, exporter and product.
Is the 2020 price list still valid?
No. Express rates change with fuel surcharges and capacity. Use this sheet as a historical reference and request a current quotation for today's DHL rates from China to the US.
Ship with Goodhope Freight
Goodhope Freight (China) Limited is a Shenzhen-based international freight forwarder and NVOCC (license GD20230925153335), moving express shipments, air cargo and sea freight out of China since 2012. Send your commodity, gross weight, volume and destination, and we will confirm the best channel, the all-in rate and the transit time: sales007@goodhopefreight.com or WhatsApp / WeChat +86 18938691638.