International Shipping From China To USA provides end-to-end transportation for commercial cargo from China to the United States, with ocean, air and express options selected according to cargo volume, weight, delivery time and customs requirements.

China-to-USA Shipping Routes

We arrange shipments from major Chinese export locations to U.S. destinations through established ocean and air freight networks.

Origin in China	Main U.S. Destinations	Shipping Method
Shanghai	Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and other U.S. destinations	Ocean / Air
Ningbo	Los Angeles, Long Beach and other U.S. destinations	Ocean / Air
Shenzhen	Los Angeles, New York and other U.S. destinations	Ocean / Air / Express
Yiwu	Major U.S. destinations	Ocean / Air / Express

For ocean freight, shipments can be arranged as FCL or LCL depending on cargo volume.

Available Shipping Methods

Ocean Freight
Suitable for bulk cargo, pallets and container shipments where transportation cost is more important than transit speed.
FCL container shipping
LCL consolidated shipping
Suitable for regular commercial cargo
Lower transportation cost for larger shipments
Estimated Transit Time: Fast vessel options (12–15 days) and standard economy options (20–30 days).

Air Freight

Suitable for time-sensitive commercial shipments that require shorter transit times than ocean freight.
Airport-to-airport or door delivery options
Suitable for higher-value or time-sensitive cargo
Faster than ocean freight
Estimated Transit Time: 3–7 business days.

Express Shipping

Suitable for smaller shipments, samples and urgent deliveries.
Fast door-to-door delivery
Suitable for smaller packages
Weight-based charging may apply to applicable express services (10 kg minimum and 22 kg maximum per item)
Estimated Transit Time: 2–5 business days.

Customs Clearance

Stage	Key Process
China Export	Document preparation, customs declaration and export release
International Transit	Cargo departs China after export clearance
U.S. Import	Import declaration, document review and customs inspection if required
Duty & Tax	Duties and taxes assessed according to cargo and trade terms
Release & Delivery	Customs release followed by U.S. delivery or warehouse transfer

Required Information: Commercial invoice, packing list, product description, quantity, weight, cargo value and HS code.
Restrictions: General cargo only; anti-dumping products and products requiring DOT certification are not accepted.
DDP/LDP: Applicable duties and taxes can be included in the agreed quotation.

U.S. Delivery Options

Door-to-Door Delivery
Cargo is transported from the supplier or pickup location in China to the designated U.S. delivery address.
U.S. Warehouse Delivery
Cargo can be transferred to the company's Los Angeles warehouse for storage and subsequent fulfillment.
Drop Shipping / Piece Picking
For cross-border e-commerce and international trade customers, inventory stored in the U.S. warehouse can be released for individual orders and delivered directly to the end customer.

Shipping Cost Factors

The final freight cost is determined by the shipment configuration rather than cargo value alone.
Key factors include:

Shipping method
Origin and destination
Gross weight
Volume / chargeable weight
FCL or LCL requirement
Cargo dimensions
Pickup requirements
Customs clearance
U.S. delivery address
Warehouse or fulfillment requirements
Applicable duties and taxes under the selected trade term

For applicable small-package services, shipments are charged by weight with a 10 kg minimum and 22 kg maximum per item.

Cargo Restrictions & Documentation

Accepted Cargo
The service mainly handles general commercial cargo.
Packaging Requirements
Accepted packaging includes:
Cardboard cartons
Pallets
Woven bags are not accepted for the applicable service.
Restricted Cargo
The service does not accept:
Anti-dumping products
Products requiring DOT certification
Customers should provide accurate cargo information before booking so that transport and customs requirements can be reviewed in advance.

FAQ

Q: What inspection methods does U.S. Customs use?

A: U.S. Customs and Border Protection may review shipment documentation and cargo information and may conduct physical inspection when required. Inspection procedures depend on the shipment, declared information and applicable customs requirements.

Q: What is customs clearance?

A: Customs clearance is the process of submitting the required import information and documents to customs so that the shipment can be assessed and released for entry into the United States.

Q: What is the purpose of a commercial invoice?

A: A commercial invoice provides key transaction and cargo information, including the seller, buyer, product description, quantity and declared value. It is used as an important document for customs assessment and import clearance.

Q: Can you ship less than a full container from China to the USA?

A: Yes. LCL shipping is available for commercial cargo that does not require a full container. Cargo is consolidated with other compatible shipments for international transportation.

Q: Which is cheaper: ocean or air freight from China to the USA?

A: For most bulk shipments, ocean freight is more economical than air freight. The actual choice should be based on cargo volume, chargeable weight, required delivery date and destination.

Q: Can you arrange U.S. warehouse fulfillment?

A: Yes. U.S. warehouse services in Los Angeles are available for eligible customers, including inventory storage, piece picking and drop shipping.

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