China–USA Logistics
Shipping from China to the USA
Sea freight, air freight, U.S. customs-clearance coordination and door-to-door delivery from Chinese factories to ports, warehouses, Amazon FBA centers and commercial destinations across the United States.
USA Topic Cluster
One USA Logistics Plan from China Pickup to Final Delivery
BRF SHIPPING coordinates supplier pickup, warehouse consolidation, export customs, international freight, U.S. customs-broker workflow and inland delivery. Use the dedicated USA guides below when you need detailed cost, container, air-freight or customs information.
Sea, Air, LCL, DDP and Customs Solutions
Sea Freight
FCL and LCL ocean freight to West, Gulf and East Coast gateways.
LCL Shipping
CBM/W-M pricing for smaller commercial shipments with CFS handling and final delivery.
Air Freight
Chargeable-weight air cargo with LAX, JFK, ORD and DFW routing options.
DDP / Door Delivery
Integrated landed-cost planning including customs structure and nationwide truck delivery.
US Customs
Importer of Record, HTS, ISF 10+2, customs bond, duty and Section 301 planning.
China Pickup & Warehouse
Collect from one or multiple suppliers, consolidate, repack and load before export.
Major Chinese Export Gateways for USA Shipments
Select the origin according to factory location, trucking cost, carrier schedule and U.S. destination—not simply the lowest advertised ocean rate.
Qingdao
Strong gateway for Shandong factories and heavy industrial cargo.
Shanghai
Major Yangtze River Delta gateway for FCL, LCL and air cargo.
Ningbo
Practical for Zhejiang, Yiwu and nearby manufacturing regions.
Shenzhen / Yantian
Key South China gateway for electronics, furniture and general cargo.
Guangzhou / Nansha
Useful for western Pearl River Delta factories and commercial cargo.
Tianjin
Gateway for Beijing, Hebei and northern industrial regions.
Xiamen
Suitable for Fujian and surrounding manufacturing areas.
Dalian
Optional northern China gateway depending on cargo and schedule.
West Coast, Gulf Coast and East Coast Routing
Los Angeles / Long Beach
Primary West Coast gateways with strong transpacific frequency, local drayage and inland rail connections.
Houston & Gulf Coast
Useful for Texas and central U.S. distribution. Compare port costs with inland delivery to Dallas, Austin and other markets.
New York / Savannah / East Coast
Useful for Northeast and Southeast importers when direct East Coast routing reduces cross-country inland cost.
China to USA Shipping Time Planning
| Service / Route | Indicative Time | Best Use | Detailed Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea freight to West Coast | About 12–22 days | Western U.S. / inland rail | Sea Freight Guide |
| Sea freight to Gulf Coast | About 25–38 days | Texas / central regions | Sea Freight Cost |
| Sea freight to East Coast | About 25–42 days | Eastern / Southeast U.S. | Sea Freight Guide |
| LCL ocean freight | About 20–45+ days | Smaller commercial cargo | LCL Cost Guide |
| Air freight | About 3–8 days | Urgent / high-value cargo | Air Freight Cost Guide |
Use the Right USA Cost Page for the Right Question
All Shipping Methods
Sea vs air vs LCL vs door-to-door overall cost comparison.
Sea Freight Cost
Ocean-specific cost structure, FCL/LCL and coast-by-coast cost planning.
Air Freight Cost
Per-kg rate, chargeable weight and LAX/JFK/ORD/DFW airport options.
Current Ocean Rates
Use the market-update page for current transpacific price movement rather than evergreen cost planning.
20GP, 40GP / 40HQ and LCL Shipping
The USA parent page should summarize equipment choices and then send users to the dedicated cost page rather than repeating the entire container-cost article.
20GP Container
Often selected for denser or heavier cargo with moderate volume. Final loading depends on packing, payload and route.
40GP / 40HQ
For larger-volume cargo, furniture, building products, fencing, equipment and commercial inventory.
LCL Consolidation
For smaller shipments priced by CBM or W/M, with origin CFS, deconsolidation and U.S. final delivery considerations.
Importer of Record, HTS, ISF, Customs Bond & Section 301
China-to-USA imports require accurate importer, tariff, origin and shipment information. Ocean cargo also needs timely ISF planning, while formal entries can require a customs bond and product-specific government-agency review.
Customs Topics
- Importer of Record / importer number
- HTS classification and customs value
- ISF 10+2 for applicable vessel cargo
- Single-entry / continuous customs bond
- Section 301 and other tariff measures
- FDA / EPA / FCC / DOT / USDA where applicable
DAP / DDU-Style and DDP Shipping to the USA
Door delivery can combine China pickup, export handling, sea or air freight, U.S. customs coordination and final truck delivery. DDP requires a clearly workable importer, duty, tariff and compliance structure—it should not be treated as “no customs.”
| Service | International Freight | US Import Clearance | Duty / Tax | Final Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAP / DDU-style | Arranged | Buyer / broker | Buyer | To named place |
| DDP | Arranged | Seller-side agreed structure | Included under agreed structure | Included |
| Port / Airport to Door | Depends on booking | Importer / broker | Importer | Coordinated inland delivery |
Ports, Airports and Inland Distribution
Los Angeles / Ontario CA
Port drayage, transload, warehouse and Southern California distribution.
Dallas / Fort Worth
Texas inland market connected by truck, rail and DFW air cargo.
Houston
Gulf gateway for Texas and central U.S. commercial delivery.
New York / New Jersey
East Coast port and JFK air-cargo gateway for Northeast distribution.
Chicago
Important inland rail and ORD air-cargo market.
Savannah / Atlanta
Southeast ocean gateway and distribution-center access.
Seattle / Tacoma
Pacific Northwest routing and inland connections.
Amazon / 3PL
Warehouse, prep and fulfillment deliveries subject to appointment and receiving rules.
BRF SHIPPING China–USA Case Studies
Dezhou → Qingdao → Los Angeles
1×20GP fitness equipment, factory pickup, export customs, ocean freight, U.S. customs and final delivery.
Shanghai → Los Angeles
1×40HQ WPC fence boards with full door-to-door logistics and destination delivery.
Qingdao → Dallas
1×40HQ woven synthetic fabrics with U.S. customs-clearance coordination and DDP-style door delivery.
China to USA Cost, Freight, Customs & Port Guides
This hub deliberately prioritizes U.S.-specific content so the China-to-USA parent page distributes authority to the most relevant child pages.
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Shipping from China to USA – Frequently Asked Questions
How much does shipping from China to USA cost?
The answer depends on transport mode, cargo size, origin, U.S. destination and service scope. Use the Shipping Cost from China to USA page for the overall comparison.
Should I use 20GP, 40HQ or LCL?
Use the dedicated 20ft, 40ft/40HQ and LCL cost guides to compare the correct service for your cargo.
How long does sea freight from China to USA take?
Indicative port-to-port planning ranges from about 12–22 days to the West Coast and roughly 25–42 days to Gulf/East Coast markets, depending on route and schedule. See the Sea Freight from China to USA guide.
How much does air freight from China to USA cost?
Air cargo is priced by chargeable weight and varies by origin airport, U.S. gateway and service priority. See Air Freight Cost from China to USA.
What customs documents and filings should I prepare?
Commercial imports can require correct importer information, HTS classification, customs bond, duty/tariff review and ISF for applicable ocean cargo. See US Customs Clearance from China.
Can BRF SHIPPING arrange DDP shipping to the USA?
DDP can be evaluated after confirming importer, tariff, compliance and delivery requirements. See the DDP Shipping from China to USA guide.
Can you deliver to Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston or New York?
Yes, final delivery can be coordinated to suitable commercial destinations. The Los Angeles Guide and USA case studies show actual route structures.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Send the China pickup location, U.S. port or ZIP code, product, package dimensions, weight, CBM/container type, HTS code if known, cargo-ready date and Incoterm.
Get a China to USA Freight Plan
Send BRF SHIPPING your supplier location, U.S. destination ZIP code, cargo details, container/CBM information and required Incoterm. We can compare sea, air, LCL, FCL, DDP and customs-delivery options.
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