Transhipping Information

Transhipping is where individuals like yourself buy live creatures from a supplier who is in another country and import them through the licensed import agent (transhipper). Transhipping is not a way to obtain fish cheaper than you would from your local aquatic shops. Transhipping enables you to obtain fish that can not be found locally, such as rare species or specimen fish for show or breeding.

There are costs involved in importing fish. Costs include Customs Clearance, transportation, and shipping to your physical location. Please bear in mind that the cost is an overview of the basic estimated cost, what’s covered, and what to expect when paying for your shipment upon your fish’s arrival at the destination country. The actual cost you pay might be a little higher or lower than what’s mentioned here. Some transhippers may offer discounts of 5% to 55% for certain quantities.

Please note that all the charges below are beyond our control. Customers will need to pay the Transhipper directly upon the fish’s safe arrival in the destination country. Our presence is to make sure the fish we send are safe and sound.

Transhipping Fees for Single Fish – Small Bag
Import fee – $ 5.00 per fish
Insulated box starting at – $ 5.00 and up (Some transhippers are free)
Heat pack – $ 3.00 per unit (Only If necessary)
Repacking fee only if requested by customer – $2 per fish (Some transhippers are free)

Transhipping Fees for Single & Combined Fish – Large Bag
5 inch bag/ $ 20.00
6 inch bag/ $ 25.00
7 inch bag/ $ 30.00
8 inch bag/ $ 40.00
9 inch bag/ $ 55.00
10 inch bag/ $ 75.00
12 inch bag/ $ 98.00
13 inch bag and larger will be calculated by weight ($ 12.00 per lb)
Small box 40*31*34cm (7kg) – $ 90.00
Medium box 53*38*34cm (12kg) – $ 110.00
Large box 75*42*32cm (18kg) – $ 140.00

Transhipping Fees for Wholesale
Jumbo box 75*42*40cm (23kg) – $ 170.00

Forwarding Shipping Rates
USPS (or similar) Priority (4-5 business days) Starting at $ 25.00 and up
UPS (or similar) Next Day Air Starting at $ 55.00 USD and up
UPS (or similar) 2nd Day Air Starting at $ 28.00 and up
Air Cargo Starting at $ 85.00 and up