Shipping From China to USA — Air & Sea Freight
Air and sea freight from any Chinese supplier to any US address. DDP available on eligible shipments — import duties and applicable Section 301 tariffs pre-paid. Amazon FBA US delivery included.
Freight Options
How to Ship From China to USA
Air and sea freight from any Chinese city to the United States — DDP delivery available on eligible shipments, with ISF filing and CBP customs clearance arranged by Latynex.
Air Freight — 6–14 Days
Direct air freight from Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX) and Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) to major US gateways: Los Angeles (LAX), New York JFK, Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and San Francisco (SFO). Best for time-sensitive, high-value or low-weight shipments.
Sea Freight — 25–40 Days
FCL (20ft / 40ft / 40HC) and LCL from Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen (Yantian/Shekou) and Guangzhou (Nansha) to Long Beach, Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, Seattle/Tacoma and Savannah. Most cost-effective for regular volume cargo.
Amazon FBA USA
Direct delivery to Amazon US fulfilment centres. FNSKU labeling, carton compliance, palletisation and partnered-carrier booking included. DDP available — US import duties pre-paid by Latynex so your FBA shipment lands without additional charges.
Express Air — 3–5 Days
Urgent shipments via express air courier. Samples, replacement stock and time-critical consignments delivered door-to-door across the US in 3–5 days from Shenzhen or Shanghai. Suitable for shipments where air freight lead times are not fast enough.
DDP — Duties Pre-Paid
Where DDP applies, US import duty, CBP customs fees and ISF filing are pre-paid by Latynex as part of one all-inclusive landed cost quote, and import customs entry is arranged on your behalf — you typically don't need your own customs broker for that shipment. Exact eligibility depends on shipment structure. Available on air and sea freight.
US Customs Documentation
ISF (10+2) filing, commercial invoice, packing list, CBP entry and customs bond requirements are handled as part of our arranged customs process. Current Section 301 and other applicable China-specific tariff classification confirmed before you book. Applicable for both air and sea shipments.
FCL — Full Container Load
Larger volumes shipped under a single container booking, reducing shared-container handling. Suits regular or growing cargo volume from China to Long Beach, LA and other US gateways.
LCL — Less Than Container Load
Smaller commercial shipments sharing container space with other cargo, via consolidation and deconsolidation. Suits lower volumes or flexible timing. Neither FCL nor LCL is universally cheaper — the right choice depends on your cargo volume and timeline.
The Process
How China to USA Shipping Works
Eight stages from your Chinese supplier to final delivery in the United States — all managed by Latynex.
China-to-USA freight involves two customs clearances — export in China and import with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — plus ISF filing and, for most Chinese-origin goods, Section 301 tariff classification. Each stage has documentation requirements that differ by mode. Latynex manages all of this as a single service so that your cargo moves without gaps or handoff failures between parties.
Quote request with cargo and HS code details
Send us your supplier's collection address in China, cargo description, weight and dimensions, US delivery address and preferred freight mode. We confirm the HTS code classification, calculate applicable Section 301 tariffs and US import duty, then send an all-in DDP or DAP quote.
Supplier collection from China
Our China-based team collects from your supplier's factory or warehouse anywhere in mainland China. We photograph and count goods at pickup. Multi-supplier consolidation is available — we combine cargo from several factories into one shipment before export.
ISF filing — 24 hours before vessel loading
For ocean freight shipments, US Customs and Border Protection requires ISF (Importer Security Filing, also known as '10+2') to be filed at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the Chinese port. This is arranged as part of our process using your shipment and supplier data. Late ISF filing can result in CBP penalties.
China export warehouse and FBA prep
Cargo arrives at our China export warehouse. For FBA shipments: FNSKU labeling per unit, carton compliance checks, box content uploads to Seller Central. For standard shipments: quantities verified, export documentation prepared. Commercial invoice and packing list are finalised at this stage.
Export customs clearance in China
Our China team files the export customs declaration at the origin port or airport. Cargo is cleared for export and loaded onto the agreed vessel or flight. You receive a bill of lading or airway bill with tracking references once the shipment departs.
International freight: air or sea
Your cargo travels to the US via your agreed mode. Air: 6–14 days to LAX, JFK, ORD or SFO. Sea LCL/FCL: 25–40 days to Long Beach, LA, New York/NJ, Seattle or Savannah. We provide tracking updates at each milestone.
US CBP import customs clearance
CBP entry is filed as part of our arranged customs process when cargo arrives at the US port or airport. For DDP shipments, where applicable, Latynex pays all applicable import duties, Section 301 and other current trade-measure tariffs and CBP processing fees directly. For DAP shipments, we notify you of the duty amount for self-payment. Customs bond requirements are handled as part of this process.
Final delivery to your US address
Cleared cargo is collected by domestic carrier and delivered to your warehouse, Amazon FBA fulfilment centre, 3PL or any US business address. For Amazon FBA, we book the partnered-carrier delivery appointment and manage the handoff to the Amazon dock. Residential delivery is available on request.
Transit & Cost
China → USA: Transit Times and DDP Cost Guide
Indicative all-in DDP rates for the China–USA corridor — freight, US import duty, applicable Section 301 tariffs, ISF filing, CBP fees and last-mile delivery included. Exact quotes depend on cargo details and current market rates.
All figures are indicative ranges including freight, US import duty, Section 301 tariffs (where applicable), ISF filing, CBP processing fees and delivery. Import duty and Section 301 tariff rates depend on your product's HTS code and are confirmed before booking. Freight rates vary with market conditions, fuel surcharges and port congestion. Contact Latynex for a specific quote.
Air vs sea — choosing the right mode: Air freight delivers in 6–14 days and is the right choice for high-value cargo, time-sensitive restocks and shipments where stock-out cost exceeds the freight premium. Sea freight is the default for regular high-volume importers where 25–40 day transit is acceptable — the per-unit cost advantage over air is significant for heavy or bulky goods. Note that Section 301 tariff costs are the same regardless of freight mode — they are determined by your product classification, not how it travels.
Cost Factors
What Determines Shipping Cost From China to the USA
Every quote is calculated from your specific shipment details. These are the main factors that affect price.
DDP vs DAP
DDP vs DAP Shipping to USA — What's the Difference?
For most importers without an established US customs broker, DDP is a common choice. Here is how the two Incoterms compare for China–USA shipments.
Under US DDP, import customs entry, duty and applicable tariff payment are arranged by Latynex on your behalf, with exact eligibility depending on shipment structure. Under DAP, the buyer is the importer of record and is responsible for appointing a US customs broker, obtaining a customs bond and paying all duties directly. For first-time US importers and Amazon FBA sellers, DDP removes significant administrative complexity.
Ports & Airports
China Origin Points to US Gateway Ports
The main port and airport pairings for China–USA freight — by freight mode.
- Shanghai Pudong (PVG) → Los Angeles (LAX)
- Shanghai Pudong (PVG) → New York JFK
- Shenzhen (SZX) → Los Angeles (LAX)
- Guangzhou (CAN) → Chicago O'Hare (ORD) / SFO
- Any Chinese airport → any US city, door-to-door
- Shanghai (SIPG) → Long Beach / Los Angeles
- Ningbo–Zhoushan → Long Beach / Seattle
- Shenzhen (Yantian) → Long Beach / LA
- Guangzhou (Nansha) → New York / Savannah
- All origins available for FCL and LCL
US Customs
Importing Into the USA — What You Need to Know
A practical guide to US import requirements for businesses shipping from China — duties, Section 301 tariffs, ISF filing and de minimis rules explained.
US Import Duties (HTS)
US import duties are classified using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Rates vary by product category. Most electronics: 0–3.5% MFN rate. Clothing and textiles: 5–32%. Industrial machinery: 0–3.7%. Note: additional China-specific trade-measure tariffs apply on top of standard HTS rates for most goods of Chinese origin, and these have changed materially and repeatedly in recent years.
Section 301 & Other China-Specific Tariffs
Section 301 tariffs, introduced in 2018, remain a baseline additional duty on most Chinese-origin goods (originally 25% on Lists 1–3, 7.5% on List 4A, with ongoing product-specific exclusions). Since 2025, further China-specific trade measures have also been introduced by the US government, and some have since been revised, reduced or struck down by the courts — this area has changed multiple times within the past year alone. We confirm your product's current, total applicable rate from live USTR/CBP data before quoting — we do not rely on a fixed historical figure.
ISF Filing and CBP Bond
All ocean shipments to the US require ISF (Importer Security Filing, '10+2') filed with CBP at least 24 hours before vessel departure from China. A CBP customs bond is required to file the import entry — either a single-entry bond or a continuous bond. This is arranged as part of our sea freight process where DDP applies.
De Minimis ($800) — No Longer Available for China
The $800 de minimis exemption (Section 321), which previously allowed qualifying low-value shipments to enter duty-free, no longer applies to China-origin goods. Commercial shipments — the type Latynex arranges — are subject to applicable US customs entry requirements, duties and tariffs regardless of declared value. International postal shipments follow a separate duty-collection mechanism. This remains a fast-changing policy area, so the current treatment is confirmed before quoting.
US customs information is for guidance only. Section 301 tariff rates, HTS classifications and CBP requirements are subject to change under US trade policy. Latynex calculates exact duty and tariff amounts for every DDP shipment from your confirmed HTS code — we do not estimate. This page is for general orientation only and does not constitute legal, customs or tax advice.
Amazon FBA USA
Shipping From China to Amazon FBA USA
Latynex handles the complete FBA supply chain from any Chinese supplier to Amazon US fulfilment centres — prep, customs, DDP delivery.
Amazon US Fulfilment Centres
We deliver to Amazon US FCs across the country — ONT8 (Ontario, CA), LAX9 (Eastvale, CA), PHX3 (Goodyear, AZ), BFI4 (Kent, WA) and others as assigned by your Seller Central shipment plan. We deliver to whatever FC Amazon specifies at the time of shipment creation.
FNSKU Labeling & FBA Prep
FNSKU labels are applied per unit in our China warehouse before export. Cartons are built to Amazon's weight and dimension limits. Box content information is uploaded to Seller Central. Poly-bagging and bubble-wrapping available for fragile or restricted categories.
DDP FBA — Duty & Tariffs Handled Where DDP Applies
Where DDP applies, Latynex pre-pays US import duty and applicable Section 301 and other current trade-measure tariffs as part of the FBA shipment cost, so no additional charges typically arrive at the Amazon FC or on your Amazon account for that shipment. The landed DDP cost is confirmed before cargo leaves China.
Partnered Carrier Delivery
For US FBA deliveries, we use Amazon's partnered carrier program where available, which Amazon-handles the last leg at preferential rates. For non-partnered delivery, we arrange certified Amazon-compliant carriers with delivery appointment booking.
FBA USA — Indicative Timelines
Get a Quote
What We Need to Quote Your Shipment to the USA
Send these details for the fastest, most accurate quote.
- Supplier / pickup city in China
- US destination address or ZIP code
- Commodity description (HTS code if known)
- Carton or pallet count
- Gross weight
- Dimensions / total CBM
- Preferred mode if known (air or sea)
- FCL or LCL if relevant
- Cargo ready date
- Incoterm (if already agreed)
- Dangerous-goods / battery status
- Importer setup, if relevant
- FBA or warehouse delivery requirement, if relevant
- Final-delivery requirement in the USA
The more detail you send upfront, the faster and more accurate your quote — including current US duty and applicable tariffs if you choose DDP.
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Tell us your cargo details — mode, weight and destination. We'll confirm Section 301 classification and send an all-in DDP quote same day.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions — Shipping From China to USA
Common questions from importers and Amazon sellers setting up China–USA freight for the first time.
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