Shipping from China to the USA
Air freight from China to the USA typically takes 3–7 days airport-to-airport and 7–12 days door-to-door; express courier for smaller urgent shipments typically 2–5 days. We confirm routing, capacity, and a firm price before you commit.
Transit times
Main gateways
Air gateways: Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD), New York (JFK), Dallas (DFW)
Common cargo
- E-commerce replenishment and FBA-bound cartons
- Consumer electronics and accessories
- Apparel and textiles
- Samples and time-sensitive parts
Customs notes
- Air shipments move under carrier-filed manifests — no advance filing is needed from you.
- A customs bond is required for formal entry; your broker or our door-to-door partners arrange it.
- Duty relief rules for low-value China-origin shipments have tightened significantly — ask us for the current position before you plan around them.
- FDA, FCC, or other agency requirements apply to certain product categories — tell us what you are shipping and we will flag what applies.
Common questions
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.
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.
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