Shipping from China to USA (Air, Ocean & DDP)
End-to-end freight forwarding tailored for US importers, commercial wholesalers, and Amazon FBA sellers. Fast Matson CLX ocean express (11 days), direct air cargo, ISF 10+2 filing, Section 301 tariff management, and nationwide door-to-door delivery.
USA Route Snapshot
- Departure Ports: Shenzhen, Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao
- Primary US Ports: Los Angeles (LAX/LGB), New York, Savannah, Houston
- Express Ocean: Matson CLX (11 Days Port-to-Port)
- Direct Air Freight: 3 β 5 Days (LAX, JFK, ORD, DFW, ATL)
- DDP Door Delivery: 100% Tax & Duty Paid via UPS / FedEx / Truck
- Customs Compliance: ISF 10+2, Continuous Bond, Section 301 Filing
Key US Fulfillment Injection Corridors
Dedicated drayage and direct dock appointments from Port of Long Beach & Los Angeles to primary Amazon FBA and Walmart WFS hubs.
Moreno Valley, CA
Southern California mega-hub. Same-day container de-stuffing and direct appointment delivery from Long Beach.
Phoenix, AZ
Interstate 10 direct corridor delivery within 48 hours of vessel discharge at LAX/LGB terminals.
Fontana, CA
Priority pallet drayage facility handling oversized and heavy commercial goods with dedicated appointments.
Stockton, CA
Northern California hub with scheduled weekly truckload linehauls directly servicing Central Valley e-commerce.
China to USA Shipping Channels
Choose the ideal logistics channel balancing speed, volume, and total shipping cost.
DDP Shipping China to USA (Sea Freight)
Reliable container shipping with choices between Matson Fast Vessel and standard COSCO/EMC ocean lines.
- Matson CLX: 11β13 days port-to-port to Long Beach (Fastest ocean corridor)
- Standard Ocean: 18β25 days to West Coast / 28β35 days to East Coast
- FCL & LCL: 20GP, 40GP, 40HQ containers or shared CBM consolidation
- Best For: Bulk commercial goods and large Amazon FBA restocks
China to US Air Freight Forwarder
Direct chartered and scheduled passenger belly cargo space to major US airport gateways.
- Standard Air: 5β8 business days door-to-door
- Express Courier: 3β5 business days (DHL / FedEx / UPS)
- Customs: Automated electronic clearance before touchdown
- Best For: High-value merchandise, urgent orders, and samples
Amazon FBA USA DDP
Specialized turnkey fulfillment for Amazon US, TikTok Shop US, and Walmart fulfillment centers.
- All-In Pricing: Ocean/Air freight + US Duty + Final Delivery
- Full Prep: FNSKU labeling, palletizing to Amazon guidelines
- Appointment: Direct Carrier Central booking for ONT8, GYR3, FTW1, etc.
- Best For: Amazon US private label sellers and e-commerce brands
π Understanding US Customs ISF 10+2 Compliance
Avoid $5,000 CBP late filing penalties. Learn how electronic manifests work in our Trade Academy: Lesson 3.3: ISF 10+2 Filing Compliance.
China to USA Transit Times Comparison
Realistic timeline breakdown across different transportation modes and US destinations.
| Shipping Service | Port / Airport Pair | Transit (Port-to-Port) | DDP Door-to-Door Delivery | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matson CLX Express Ocean | Shanghai / Ningbo β Long Beach (LGB) | 11 Days | 14 β 18 Days | Urgent e-commerce restock & Amazon FBA West Coast |
| Standard Ocean (West Coast) | Shenzhen / Yantian β Los Angeles (LAX) | 14 β 18 Days | 20 β 26 Days | Large commercial volume, FCL pallets, furniture |
| Standard Ocean (East Coast) | Shanghai / Qingdao β New York (NYC) | 25 β 30 Days | 32 β 40 Days | Heavy industrial bulk and machinery to East Coast |
| Direct Air Freight | Shenzhen / HKG β LAX / JFK / ORD | 1 β 3 Days | 5 β 8 Days | Electronics, fashion apparel, product launches |
| Express Courier (DHL/FedEx) | HKG β Any US Address | Direct Flight | 3 β 5 Days | Factory samples, prototypes, packages <50 KG |
How Shipping from China to USA Works
A structured 4-step shipping and customs procedure ensuring zero port clearance delays.
1. Factory Collection
Goods are picked up from Chinese factories or received at our Shenzhen/Yiwu warehouse with 30 days of free storage.
2. Prep & ISF Filing
Cargo is weighed, measured, photographed, and ISF 10+2 documentation is filed with US Customs prior to departure.
3. Fast Ocean/Air Transit
Cargo sails on Matson/standard ocean or flies direct with real-time continuous GPS vessel and flight tracking.
4. US Customs & Delivery
Cleared via US Customs & Border Protection (CBP). Delivered via truck or UPS/FedEx straight to your door or FBA dock.
USA Shipping FAQ
Answers to common questions about tariffs, ISF filing, customs bonds, and Amazon FBA USA delivery.