Air (Air Freight)
- Transit
- ★★★★★ 5-8 days
- Cost
- ★★★ Higher
- Best for
- Small, light, or higher-value goods
- Use case
- Urgent orders with manageable parcel size
CHINA TO USA SHIPPING GUIDE
How to ship from China to the US?
Routes, process, and preparation
From route selection and warehouse intake to packing, dispatch, and delivery,
understand the complete China-to-US shipping process.
What do you need most right now?
Choose a topic and find the answer quickly.
01BOX
I need to ship goods
See the complete process
from order to delivery
Air or sea freight?
Choose by goods, weight,
and delivery deadline
I need a price estimate
Understand chargeable weight
and reference pricing
I am ready to ship
Check the pre-shipping list
before your parcel arrives
China-to-US consolidation process
Nine simple steps from your parcel to delivery.
- 01
Contact our team
Confirm routes and
shipping requirements - 02
Register your account
Create your account
and receiving details - 03
Send goods to warehouse
Use the warehouse address
for online purchases - 04
Warehouse intake
Parcels arrive and are
entered into the system - 05
Request packing
Select parcels and submit
your packing request - 06
Confirm and pay
Review the packing list
and complete payment - 07
Freight dispatch
Warehouse dispatches
to the US destination - 08
Track shipment
Follow the logistics status
with live updates - 09
Delivery
Parcel is delivered
and signed for
Air or sea freight? Choose at a glance
Sea (Sea Freight)
- Transit
- ★★★ 18-35 days
- Cost
- ★★★★★ More economical
- Best for
- Heavier, bulkier, or non-urgent goods
- Use case
- Budget control and larger shipments
How is US freight charged?
Clear calculations and transparent reference pricing.
Actual weight
Measured parcel weight
Dimensional weight
L x W x H / 6000
Chargeable weight
The greater of actual
and dimensional weight
Service rate
Calculated under the
chosen service rules
Final freight
Freight plus applicable
surcharges
Note: charging rules vary by service. Refer to each service detail page.
Check these 6 items before shipping
Goods eligibility
Confirm the goods are accepted
Weight limit
Check each parcel weight
Size limit
Check dimensions and girth
Delivery eligibility
Check ZIP code coverage
Special packing
Fragile, liquid, or battery goods
Advance declaration
Required for special goods
Not sure how to ship your goods?
Send the goods name, weight, dimensions, and US ZIP code. We will help identify a suitable service.
- 10+ years of experience
- Overseas warehouses
- Tax clearance support
- Stable transit
- End-to-end tracking