China to USA ocean freight: FCL, LCL, customs and delivery
Covering US West Coast, East Coast, and Gulf ports for furniture, machinery, auto parts, consumer goods, and ecommerce cargo.
Route Overview
The USA route has high search demand and strong competition, so users need clear answers on cost, transit time, ports, customs and delivery. Tenber ships from Ningbo, Shanghai, Shenzhen and other China ports, selecting FCL or LCL by volume and clarifying destination charges before departure.
Main Ports and Delivery Areas
Transit Time Reference
Available Services
- FCL shipping: 20GP, 40GP, and 40HQ bookings for factory exports and regular orders.
- LCL consolidation: volume-based pricing for smaller shipments via Ningbo, Shanghai, and Shenzhen warehouses.
- Export customs and documents: invoice, packing list, declaration data, certificates of origin, and destination document checks.
- Door-to-door delivery: destination clearance, deconsolidation, trucking, and exception follow-up by consignee address.
Cargo Fit and Notes
- Furniture, lighting, hardware, sanitary ware, auto parts, machinery, and ecommerce inventory.
- ISF, AMS, wood packaging fumigation, and delivery restrictions can be checked before shipping.
Shipping Process
Share commodity, packages, weight, volume, origin, and destination to confirm FCL or LCL mode.
Match sailing schedule, port options, and cost breakdown including ocean freight, origin, destination, and delivery charges.
After booking, arrange warehouse receiving, trucking, customs, loading, and bill of lading confirmation with milestone updates.
At arrival, coordinate clearance, duty payment, deconsolidation or container delivery, then close with delivery confirmation.
FAQ
How long does ocean freight from China to the USA take?
US West Coast ports usually take around 14-22 days port to port, while East Coast ports take around 28-38 days. Actual time depends on origin port, sailing, transshipment, congestion, customs and delivery.
Should I choose FCL or LCL for USA shipping?
FCL is usually preferred when volume approaches a half container or more. LCL suits samples, replenishment, and trial orders. Tenber compares by volume, weight, destination and delivery mode.
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