US Import Customs Clearance: The Complete Document Checklist
Every document you need to clear US customs on an ocean shipment from China, what each one is for, and the filing deadlines that catch first-time importers out.
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Guides on ocean freight cost, transit time, customs clearance and FBA shipping from China. Written for importers, not for other freight forwarders.
Demurrage and Detention: What They Are and How to Avoid the Charges
Demurrage and detention are the two most avoidable costs in container shipping. Here is the difference between them, how the free time works, and how to stop the clock.
Read articleIncoterms 2020 Explained for Importers: FOB, EXW, DDP and the Rest
What each Incoterm actually means for your cost, your risk and your paperwork when importing from China — and which two to avoid if you are the buyer.
Read articleSea Freight from China to the USA: Cost and Transit Time in 2026
What it actually costs to ship a 20ft or 40ft container from China to the USA in 2026, what drives the price up, and how to read a freight quote properly.
Read articleFCL vs LCL: Which Is Cheaper for Your Shipment Size?
A practical comparison of full container load and less than container load ocean freight, including the crossover point where FCL becomes cheaper and the hidden costs of LCL.
Read articleHow Long Does Sea Freight Take from China to the USA?
Transit times from every major Chinese port to US west coast, east coast and Gulf ports, plus the port, customs and inland delays that add a week at each end.
Read articleAmazon FBA Shipping from China: A Seller's Step-by-Step Guide
How to move stock from a Chinese supplier to an Amazon fulfilment centre: labelling, carton requirements, FBA shipment plans, freight options and the mistakes that cause rejections.
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