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Shipping guides for importing from China
Customs paperwork, shipping modes and how to work with a forwarder, written by our operations team.
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- USACustoms
China to USA Import Documents Checklist
What US customs needs when you import from China: invoices, ISF, bonds, HTS codes, Section 301 duties, the end of de minimis, and mistakes that cause delays.
7 min read · Reviewed - AlibabaIncoterms
Do You Need a Freight Forwarder for Alibaba?
Supplier shipping or your own forwarder? How Alibaba.com buyers can compare EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP, consolidate suppliers and hand off cargo without delays.
7 min read · Reviewed - Amazon FBAFreight forwarders
How to Vet an FBA Freight Forwarder in China
Questions to ask before you hire an FBA freight forwarder in China: prep, FBA box labels, split shipments, importer of record, DDP quotes and hidden costs.
7 min read · Reviewed - Sea freightAir freight
Sea vs Air vs Rail vs Express from China
Compare sea, air, rail and express from China: port-to-port estimates by lane, how chargeable weight works, FCL vs LCL, and when to split a shipment.
6 min read · Reviewed
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