Shipping from China, answered.

Transit times, costs, documents, and how we work — in plain language. Something missing? Ask us directly; a person replies within one business day.

How long does air freight from China to the USA take?

Most airport-to-airport shipments arrive in 3–7 days. Door-to-door typically takes 7–12 days, including supplier pickup, export customs, and final delivery. Capacity, cut-off times, and customs exams are the main variables, so your quote should always state the transit time for your specific routing.

How much does air freight from China cost?

Air freight is priced on chargeable weight — the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight — plus fuel, security, and handling surcharges. Rates change with route, season, and cargo type, so an accurate price needs your origin, destination, weight, dimensions, and cargo description.

What documents do I need to ship goods from China?

Every shipment needs a commercial invoice and a packing list with correct HS codes. Cargo containing batteries, liquids, or magnetic materials may also need test reports or transport certificates, and wood packaging may need fumigation marks. We pre-check your documents before cargo moves.

What is freight consolidation, and when does it save money?

Freight consolidation combines orders from multiple suppliers into one shipment with one set of export documents. It usually saves money once you buy from two or more factories. You pay one pickup, one customs entry, and one delivery instead of several — and cartons can be re-checked before loading.

Should I choose air freight or sea freight from China?

Choose air when cargo is urgent, high-value, or under roughly 500 kg — transit is measured in days. Sea suits large volumes when timelines allow — transit is measured in weeks, at a fraction of the cost per kilo. We focus on air freight and express courier — and if sea genuinely fits your shipment better, we will tell you honestly at quote stage.

Which countries can you ship to?

Virtually everywhere. We run air freight and express courier from every major China gateway — including Hong Kong — to most markets worldwide, with regular lanes across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Only a small number of destinations are excluded, due to international sanctions or carrier restrictions — tell us where your cargo is going and we will confirm routing within 24 hours.

What is chargeable weight in air freight?

Chargeable weight is the greater of your cargo's actual gross weight and its volumetric weight. For air freight, volumetric weight is calculated as length × width × height in centimetres, divided by 6,000. Light, bulky cargo is usually charged by volume. Accurate carton dimensions in your quote request mean no surprises on the final invoice.

Do you handle customs clearance at the destination?

On door-to-door shipments, yes — our destination partners clear customs and deliver to your address. On airport-to-airport shipments, your own broker handles destination clearance. Tell us which setup you prefer and we will quote accordingly.

How will I know where my shipment is?

We confirm every milestone by message: supplier pickup, airline or carrier handover, departure, arrival, and final delivery. If something slips — a missed cut-off, a customs exam — you hear it from us early, with the options, not after the fact.

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