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China to USA
Shipping from China to the USA, with duties quoted up front
Every US import now pays duty, so the quote has to be right before your cargo sails. We check your HTS codes, prep FBA cartons in China and quote sea, air or express with the duty line shown.
Ways to ship
Three ways to get goods to the US
Most US sellers mix modes: sea for restocks, air or express to cover a gap.
2–6 weeks
Sea freight, FCL or LCL
2–3 weeks port to port to LA/Long Beach, 4–6 weeks to NY/NJ
The lowest cost per kg beyond a few pallets. West Coast ports are fastest to reach; East Coast can make sense when your buyers or FBA destinations are in the East. Add roughly 1–2 weeks door to door.
Learn more: Sea freight, FCL or LCL- Urgent
- 1–3 days
- Standard
- 5–10 days
- Economy
- 10+ days
Air freight
After departure
For launches, restocks you can't miss or high-value goods. Most China–US air cargo lands at gateways such as LAX, Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and JFK, then moves by truck.
Learn more: Air freight- Priority
- 1–3 days
- Standard
- 3–5 days
- Economy
- 7+ days
Express courier
After pickup
Samples and small cartons via DHL, UPS and FedEx networks. Every parcel now goes through customs entry and owes applicable duties, whatever its value, so DDP matters even for samples.
Learn more: Express courier
Where your cargo lands
US ports, airports and Amazon delivery
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West Coast ports
Los Angeles and Long Beach handle a large share of trans-Pacific cargo. Oakland and Seattle/Tacoma serve the Bay Area and Pacific Northwest.
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East and Gulf Coast ports
New York/New Jersey, Savannah and Houston put cargo closer to the East, Southeast and Texas, at the cost of a longer ocean leg.
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Amazon fulfillment centers
Amazon often splits one inbound shipment across several fulfillment centers. We plan the split into the quote and book the delivery appointments.
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Prep before arrival
Amazon no longer preps or labels US FBA inventory, so units must arrive ready. We do that in China, and our US warehouses can receive, relabel or hold stock before it goes on to Amazon.
US customs
What US Customs (CBP) needs from you, as of September 2026
- No more duty-free low-value entry. De minimis for shipments of $800 or less was suspended for all countries on August 29, 2025, and made indefinite by CBP rules effective June 24, 2026.
- Importer of record (IOR). Every entry has one, and Amazon won't be yours. On DDP, there are two options, confirmed in writing before you book: an importer of record we arrange through a partner US customs broker, or you as importer of record with your own bond. See how they compare.
- Customs bond. Formal entries (generally shipments valued over $2,500) need a single-entry or continuous bond.
- ISF (10+2) for ocean freight. Filed at least 24 hours before your cargo is loaded onto the vessel in China. Late or missing filings can mean penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, plus holds, so we collect the data from you and your supplier early.
- HTS codes and tariffs. Duty depends on each product's classification. Section 301 tariffs apply to many Chinese goods, plus additional duties imposed since 2025 whose rates and legal status have changed repeatedly. We check your codes at quote time, and DDP quotes state which rates they assume.
For the full document list, read our guide to China to USA import documents.
Transit times
How long shipping from China to the USA takes
Typical estimates from Shenzhen or Ningbo. They vary with season, carrier routing, port congestion and customs.
View as table
Transit times are estimates. Sea times are port to port unless stated. Air is counted from departure and express from pickup. Actual times vary by route, season, carrier space and customs.
Pricing
What affects your cost to the USA
Freight rates change often, so we quote each shipment rather than publish a rate card. These are the things that move the price.
Chargeable weight or CBM
Air and express bill the higher of actual or volumetric weight. Sea LCL bills by cubic meter. Tighter cartons cost less.
Mode and service level
Sea costs least per unit, express most per kg, with air in between.
Season
Carriers add peak-season surcharges, typically before the Q4 holidays and Chinese New Year.
Pickup in China
The number of suppliers, their cities, and consolidation before loading.
Duties and entry fees
Duty on your HTS codes, including Section 301 tariffs, plus customs entry fees. Included on DDP quotes.
US delivery
Amazon appointments, split shipments to several fulfillment centers, and residential or liftgate deliveries.
Prep and extras
FBA labeling, repacking, inspection and optional cargo insurance.
Send this for an accurate US quote
Product description, plus HTS code if you have it
Material and use matter for classification. A product link helps.
Carton count, weight and dimensions
Per carton, from your supplier's packing list.
Supplier locations in China
City for each supplier, so we can plan pickup and consolidation.
Delivery address or FBA shipment ID
For Amazon, the fulfillment center codes from your shipment plan.
DDP or DDU
Not sure which fits? Say so and we'll explain.
FAQ
China to USA shipping questions
Question not answered here?
Message our shipping team directly, in English or Chinese.
Ask on WhatsAppCan you ship DDP to Amazon FBA in the US?
Yes, for most products. The price covers freight, customs clearance and duties, delivered to the fulfillment centers in your shipment plan. You can use our importer-of-record arrangement or your own. If a product can't go DDP, we'll tell you when we quote.
Which is better for US restocks, sea or air?
For most restocks, sea: it costs far less per kg. Air makes sense when a stockout would cost more than the price gap, so many sellers fly a small batch and ship the bulk by sea.
Why did my FBA shipment go to three different fulfillment centers?
Amazon assigns destinations based on its inventory placement, and your placement choice can affect its inbound fees. We pull the split from your shipment plan and quote delivery to each one.
Can you deliver to a 3PL or my own warehouse instead of Amazon?
Yes, to most commercial or residential US addresses. Residential and liftgate deliveries can add cost, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Customer reviews
What buyers said after shipping with us
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Get a China to USA price with duties included
Send your packing list, HTS codes if you have them and the US delivery address or FBA shipment plan. We'll quote sea, air or express with the duty line spelled out.
Free quotes. We typically reply within one business day by email, WhatsApp or live chat.