Shipping from China to the USA
With six Gxpress offices across China’s port regions and our own warehouses in New Jersey and California, the China–USA lane is fully controlled at both ends: supplier pickup, consolidation, export clearance, ocean or air freight, US customs, and final delivery.
We specialise in multi-supplier consolidation and direct-to-Amazon FBA shipments for eCommerce sellers sourcing in China.
China to USA transit times
| Mode | Transit Time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Express Air Freight | 3–5 days | PVG/CAN/HKG to US gateways |
| Ocean FCL (West Coast) | 14–20 days | Shenzhen/Shanghai/Ningbo to LA/Long Beach |
| Ocean FCL (East Coast) | 28–35 days | To New York/Newark |
| Ocean LCL | 20–40 days | Weekly consolidations from all major ports |
Transit times are typical door-to-door estimates and vary with schedules, season and clearance. Ask us for the current sailing and flight options on your dates.
Departure gateways in China
- Shenzhen (Yantian)
- Shanghai
- Ningbo
- Qingdao
- Xiamen
Arrival gateways in USA
- LA/Long Beach
- Port Newark–Elizabeth
- JFK/EWR/LAX
Customs clearance on the China–USA lane
China-origin goods into the US involve Section 301 tariff considerations, ISF filing and increasingly strict de-minimis and forced-labour compliance checks. Our US team classifies goods correctly, files ISF on time and clears entries through our own offices.
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China to USA — frequently asked questions
Can you combine cargo from several Chinese suppliers into one US shipment?
Yes — cargo from multiple factories is collected at our consolidation warehouse near the departure port, inspected, combined into one container or air shipment and cleared as a single entry in the US. It cuts cost and paperwork substantially.
How do Section 301 tariffs affect my China–US shipment?
Many China-origin products carry additional Section 301 duties on top of the normal rate. We confirm the correct HTS classification and total landed duty before you ship, so pricing decisions are made with full information.
Can you deliver China-origin cargo into Amazon FBA in the USA?
Yes. We consolidate and export from China, clear US customs through our NJ/CA teams, prep cartons to Amazon requirements, and deliver into US fulfillment centers with booked appointments.
How long is ocean freight from China to the US West Coast?
West Coast FCL from Shenzhen, Shanghai or Ningbo to LA/Long Beach commonly takes 14–20 days. East Coast sailings into New York/Newark are typically 28–35 days. Air freight covers the lane in about 3–5 days.
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