How Much Does It Cost to Store 1688 Goods in a China Warehouse?
Work out storage charges for 1688 goods held in a China warehouse: the free period, the small-parcel and large-cargo rates on our schedule, and examples.
The short answer
On this site’s published schedule, the first 7 days are free. After that, small parcels are charged USD 0.10 per kg per day, and large cargo (at least 50 kg or 0.5 m³) USD 5 per 0.5 m³ per day. Storage is separate from receiving, handling and packing charges. Confirm when the clock starts and which rate applies before suppliers dispatch.
In this article
| Item | Published rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | First 7 days | Confirm when the clock starts |
| Small parcels | USD 0.10 per kg per day | Weight, after the free period |
| Large cargo (≥ 50 kg or ≥ 0.5 m³) | USD 5 per 0.5 m³ per day | Volume, after the free period |
| Handling and packing | Listed separately | Not included in storage |
The free period and the two rates
Our published schedule lists seven free storage days. After that, the small-parcel rate is USD 0.10 per kg per day. Packages of at least 50 kg or 0.5 m³ are treated as large cargo: storage is USD 5 per 0.5 m³ per day after the free period, which is the same as USD 10 per cubic meter per day.
The two rates measure different things. Small parcels are charged by weight, large cargo by volume. Which one applies depends on the package, so ask the team to confirm the category for your goods.
Worked example: small parcels
Assume 12 kg of small parcels stays 17 days, and the free period counts from arrival. Days 1 to 7 are free, leaving 10 billable days. At USD 0.10 per kg per day, that is 12 × 0.10 × 10 = USD 12.00.
The same 12 kg released on day 7 would have no storage charge. A few days of waiting for a late seller is usually small for light parcels; weeks of waiting add up.
Worked example: large cargo
Assume 1.5 m³ of cartons stays 12 days. That is three units of 0.5 m³. After the 7 free days, 5 days are billable: 3 × USD 5 × 5 = USD 75.00.
For bulky goods, volume, not weight, drives the cost. Repacking that reduces the cubic volume before a long hold can lower storage as well as freight; ask whether the repacking charge is worth it for the days you expect to wait.
What storage does not include
Storage is only the holding charge. The schedule lists handling and packing separately: consolidation and unpacking at USD 0.50 per chargeable kg, packing materials by volumetric weight, and an order minimum for handling and packing. Pickup, freight and insurance are outside those charges as well.
Counts, detailed photos and repacking after the first pack are also listed separately. Ask for the charges that will apply to your batch before work starts.
Plan the hold before suppliers dispatch
Record each seller’s expected dispatch date and compare the latest one with the end of the free period. If the gap is large, decide in advance whether to release early arrivals or accept storage on them.
Our tools page has a storage estimator that applies the same free period and rates. Use it with your expected weights or volumes, then confirm the estimate with the team for your actual cargo.
Estimate storage for a staggered batch
Suppose two small parcels totaling 8 kg arrive on day 1 and a third seller’s 4 kg parcel is expected on day 15. All three should ship together.
- The first 8 kg would be held to day 15: 7 free days, then 8 billable days. 8 × 0.10 × 8 = USD 6.40.
- The third parcel ships on its arrival day, within its own free period, so no storage applies to it in this example.
- Compare USD 6.40 with the cost of shipping the first two parcels separately, then confirm the clock start and rate with the team.
You see the storage cost of waiting in dollars before deciding, using the published rates and stated assumptions only.
Put this into your request
Plan warehouse receiving using your actual goods, destination and known shipment details. Our team can review the missing information and the next step.
Common questions
Does the free period apply to each parcel or to the whole batch?
Ask the team for your order. The schedule lists seven free days; how they are counted for staggered arrivals is confirmed on your record.
Is there a maximum storage time?
The schedule lists rates, not a maximum. If you expect a long hold, agree it with the team in advance.
References
Sources checked for this edition on 12 November 2026. Service offers and carrier rules can change; confirm the terms for the shipment you intend to send.
