Global Port Directory
Xiamen Port Code (CNXMN)
Xiamen, China uses UN/LOCODE CNXMN. Find its location, port type, coordinates, aliases, and related shipping routes.
- UN/LOCODE
- CNXMN
- Country
- China
- Type
- both
- Region
- Asia
Xiamen is listed in CargoEnter's port directory under UN/LOCODE CNXMN. The code combines the ISO country code CN with a three-character location identifier.
UN/LOCODE values help normalize port references across carrier milestones, shipping documents, and route data. Always confirm the terminal or facility when a city contains multiple cargo locations.
Browse related port-to-port routes to review approximate routing and transit-time context.
Shipping routes through Xiamen
19 routes are listed for Xiamen.
- Xiamen to Antwerp: 28–38 days by sea.
- Xiamen to Baltimore: 12–18 days by sea.
- Xiamen to Bremerhaven: 28–38 days by sea.
- Xiamen to Charleston: 12–18 days by sea.
- Xiamen to Felixstowe: 28–38 days by sea.
- Xiamen to Gothenburg: 28–38 days by sea.
- Xiamen to Hamburg: 28–38 days by sea.
- Xiamen to Houston: 12–18 days by sea.
Documents for cargo through China
Customs authority: General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Estimated clearance time: 1-3 business days (compliant shipments), longer for inspections.
- Commercial Invoice (required): In English and Chinese, with detailed description
- Packing List (required): Detailed packaging information
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Original transport document required
- Customs Declaration Form (required): Filed through Single Window platform
- Sales Contract (required): Often required for verification of transaction value
Customs in China
China Customs (GACC) oversees all imports/exports. Import duties vary by product category, with additional VAT (13% standard) and consumption tax on certain goods. CCC certification required for many products. China has free trade zones offering customs advantages. Complex regulations for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Wood packaging rules for China
China requires ISPM 15 treated and marked wood packaging, such as pallets and crates. Treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT), Methyl Bromide (MB).
Holidays that can affect this cargo
Check the dates for the current year and allow extra time around them.
- Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) (China): critical impact, customs closed.
- National Day Golden Week (China): high impact, customs closed.
- Labor Day (China): medium impact, customs closed.
Free trade zones in China
Using this port reference
Use the UN/LOCODE and coordinates on this page to normalize Xiamen Port Code (CNXMN) in bookings, route data, milestone imports, and shipping documents. Confirm the exact terminal because one port area can contain several facilities.
Data limitations
Directory information supports route identification and planning. It is not a live berth schedule, terminal appointment system, or substitute for instructions from the carrier and terminal operator.
Shipping routes for Xiamen
- Xiamen to Antwerp Shipping Time
- Xiamen to Baltimore Shipping Time
- Xiamen to Bremerhaven Shipping Time
- Xiamen to Charleston Shipping Time
- Xiamen to Felixstowe Shipping Time
- Xiamen to Gothenburg Shipping Time
- Xiamen to Hamburg Shipping Time
- Xiamen to Houston Shipping Time
- Xiamen to Le Havre Shipping Time
- Xiamen to Long Beach Shipping Time
- Xiamen to Los Angeles Shipping Time
- Xiamen to New York Shipping Time
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Frequently asked questions
What is the port code for Xiamen?
The UN/LOCODE for Xiamen, China is CNXMN.
Does the port code identify the terminal?
No. A UN/LOCODE identifies the port or location. Confirm the exact terminal with the carrier or terminal operator.