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🇺🇸 China → United States

Shipping from China to United States

Shipping from China to the USA is our busiest lane. Most cargo moves by ocean to Los Angeles/Long Beach (West Coast) or New York/Savannah (East Coast), with air to major hubs and DDP available to prepay duties. We file ISF and manage customs bonds so containers clear on arrival.

Quick Overview

Applicable Methods

  • Ocean FCL
  • Ocean LCL
  • Air Freight
  • DDP & Door-to-Door

    • Major Nodes

    • Los Angeles / Long Beach
    • New York / New Jersey
    • Savannah
    • Los Angeles (LAX)
    • New York (JFK)

    Billing Basis

    FCL per 20'/40' container; LCL per CBM; air per chargeable kg; DDP all-in.

    To Quote, Provide

  • Commodity & HS code
  • Gross weight & volume
  • US delivery ZIP
  • Incoterm

    • Shipping Methods to United States

    Options are matched to this lane — only the modes that realistically serve United States are shown.

    Ocean FCL (West/East Coast)

    Full containers to LA/Long Beach or NY/NJ/Savannah.

    Transit: 14–38 daysWest Coast fastest
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    Ocean LCL

    Shared containers for smaller shipments.

    Transit: 18–42 days
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    Air Freight

    To LAX/JFK/ORD and major hubs.

    Transit: 3–6 days
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    DDP & Door-to-Door

    We prepay duty and deliver cleared to your US warehouse.

    Transit: Per mode + clearance
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    Shipping Cost to United States

    We quote live rather than publish fixed prices — capacity and fuel move daily. Below is what builds your price.

    Cost Components

    • Ocean/air freight
    • ISF filing & customs bond
    • Duty & MPF/HMF (if DDP)
    • Last-mile trucking

    Billing Units

    • Per container
    • Per CBM (LCL)
    • Per kg (air)
    • All-in (DDP)

    What Moves Price

    • Coast & port
    • Container vs CBM
    • Duty classification
    • Fuel & peak surcharges
    Rates change with capacity and fuel. Request a quote for a firm, transparent number — we never publish unverified prices as facts.

    Transit Time to United States

    Planning estimates from major Chinese ports/airports. Your quote reflects live routing, schedules and clearance.

    ScopeTypical Transit
    Port to Port (ocean)14–20 days (West) / 28–38 days (East)
    Airport to Airport (air)3–6 days
    Door to Door (all-in)18–45 days all-in
    • West Coast is fastest; East Coast adds Panama or all-water days.
    • Final delivery adds 1–5 days.

    Ports & Airports

    Sea Ports

    • Los Angeles / Long Beach
    • New York / New Jersey
    • Savannah
    • Seattle / Tacoma
    • Houston

    Airports

    • Los Angeles (LAX)
    • New York (JFK)
    • Chicago (ORD)
    • Atlanta (ATL)

    Rail and truck connect coastal ports to Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta and beyond.

    Documents & Customs

    Documents You'll Need

    • Commercial invoice & packing list
    • Bill of Lading
    • ISF data
    • HTS classification
    • Customs bond

    Customs Notes for United States

    • ISF (Importer Security Filing) must be submitted before departure.
    • A customs bond is required for commercial entries.
    • Landed duty depends on HTS code — we classify and quote duty estimate.
    Rules change — confirm the latest requirements with a licensed broker or the destination authority before departure.

    Shipping Process

    1. 1Share cargo & US ZIP
    2. 2We file ISF & book space
    3. 3China export clearance & loading
    4. 4Ocean/air transit
    5. 5US customs clearance (bond)
    6. 6Inland delivery to door

    FAQ — Shipping to United States

    Do I need a customs bond?+
    Yes, for commercial entries. We arrange it or work with your broker.
    West or East Coast — which is faster?+
    West Coast (LA/Long Beach) is typically 14–20 days; East Coast is 28–38 days.
    Can you prepay US duty?+
    Yes, via DDP we estimate and prepay duty, MPF and HMF.

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