Time To Ship From China to US
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You get fast delivery at a low price. We help you with CUSTOMS clearance to avoid shipping delays.
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Sea Freight
Sea freight averages 10 to 25 days of shipping time. But we make it fast with an optimized process. You get optimized packaging to easy to move.
Get ACCESS to shared shipping containers for small volumes.
Air Freight
Our Airlines network gets you urgent deals with discounted rates. Get your Time-sensitive or perishable items with SECURITY.
You get optimized packaging for small package sizes and weights. Saves you money without extra effort.
Railway Freight
Leeline offers safest shipping, but Rail has limited INFRASTRUCTURE. We use a Mixed transportation strategy for fast and cheap shipping. We help you to choose the right route without delays at junctions.
Shorten your delivery time without extra effort!
Door-to-Door Shipping
Customized shipping plans from Chinese suppliers’ door-to-door shipping. You choose suppliers, and we automate the process.
Get your delivery from many suppliers to your WAREHOUSE without optimized packaging. Easy to work with many suppliers!
Alibaba Shipping
Get Alibaba shipping with AUTOMATION. Avail better shipping services and competitive rates than Alibaba agents. Trusted and credible service.
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Shipping To FBA
Amazon sellers need automation, and we do the same for you! We collect, inspect, rebrand, and REPACK your shipment.
We offer custom labels and branding for a better brand image. Builds brand image without recurring marketing costs.
Why Choose Us?
Short Routes
Avoid the traffic with the right route selection. Save fuel and labor costs with short routes. Fast shipping with low RATES.
Competitive Rates
We give you a good profit margin and savings. You get competitive rates on all shipping modes. Optimized packaging saves you more space. Shared containers are available for small SHIPMENTS.
Urgent and Customized Services
Major delays are DAMAGING to business. We are ready for every urgent service. Our customized plan helps you schedule shipment during the Holidays and Peak seasons. No delay in shipment.
Free Warehousing
Storage is the biggest CONCERN in shipping. We give you 30 days of free warehousing on our warehouse network worldwide. Easy to access major ports and skilled staff for the organization. Saves Money!
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How To Reduce Shipping Time From China To US?
Waiting for shipment is exhausting. Half of the beginners don’t know the Time to ship from China to US. They make wrong DECISIONS that affect their business.
Here is the comprehensive guide to making an informed decision. This GUIDEBOOK comes with years of shipment handling experience as a freight forwarder.
You get to know about the expected transit time of every shipping method. It helps you to choose the BEST shipping method according to your needs.
Keep reading to know more about Shipping times from China to the US. Also, tips to REDUCE shipping times!
What factors affect the shipping time from China to the US?
Several factors affect the shipping time from China to the US. Processing time affects the shipping. Here are a few of them:
- Customs clearance: Import and export customs processes have different clearance SCHEDULES. You have to wait after providing documentation for clearance.
- Routes: Shipping goods from Shenzhen to Newyork takes more time than Shenzhen to LA. Both are ROUTES from China to the US.
- Shipping method: Every shipping method has different shipping times and costs. Also, Freight rates determine the speed with different HANDLING and freight class.
- Weather conditions and Holidays: Bad weather conditions and Holidays affect shipping times. Important Holidays include CHINESE New Year, early October celebrations, and Christmas.
Shipping time for shipping methods from China to US
Shipping time varies with shipping method and distance. Every METHOD has advantages and disadvantages in shipping cost, speed, and reliability.
Exact Shipping time and transit time are not guaranteed. Customs clearance and weather conditions can affect shipping time.
Distance and Shipping methods affect shipping time to the GREATEST extent. Distance between the US and Mainland China is the same with every shipping method. Yet, the EAST and WEST COAST (Los Angeles port) have different shipping times.
Better to check the ESTIMATED delivery time before choosing any option. Here are a few Shipping time estimations of different methods.
1. Express Shipping
- Express shipping is the fastest method and takes around 3-6 business days.
- Recommended for urgent and small parcels. FedEx, UPS, and DHL have the best Air Express freight options.
- Their packages have SIZE & WEIGHT limitations. Every international courier has different size specifications.
- The weight of the package can go from 70 to 150 pounds on average. Size also has different variations with different services.
2. Air Freight
- Air freight takes around 6-10 business days. Air freight costs are more than Ocean freight. Fast processing time with fewer chances of delay!
- It has size and weight limitations but DIFFERS from express air freight. It ships your shipment up to 5000 Ibs.
- Suitable for urgent and TIME-SENSITIVE shipments. Also less affected by weather and external factors.
- You send sensitive or fragile items because it is less prone to damage. It has a better tracking infrastructure. It is most economical shipping option.
Pro Tip: Optimized packaging before Air shipping saves you space. Saves more Money!
3. Sea Freight
- Sea shipping has a 15-30 days average shipping time. Most used and Economical shipping method.
- There are different routes for the same locations. The US East coast takes longer than the West coast.
- There is no limitation for size and weight. You select the full container load (FCL) or less than the container load (LCL).
- Acquiring entire containers means you own an entire container. In a shared container, you pay for specific space in the container. Several SHIPMENTS in the same container
- It is the cheapest way for bulk shipments. WEATHER conditions affect the speed. Better to go with Protective layers for sensitive and fragile items.
How to reduce shipping time from China to US?
There are a few ways to reduce shipping time from China to the US:
- Optimized shipping process
Messy shipment needs more time to move and space to store. Makes the shipping process SLOW. Optimize your messy shipment to save space and make it easy to move.
For example, a small parcel needs less space and time to move. Easy to handle. Optimization reduces the shipping time and risk of shipment damage.
- Better routes
Choose short routes for faster shipping. For example. Shipping time from Shenzhen to Newyork is more than Shenzhen to LA. Further, you use trucking for the final delivery destination. DISCUSS route possibilities with your shipping agent or logistics provider.
- Faster shipping methods and options
China to USA Air freight is faster and more expensive than Sea freight. There are certain shipping options for the same type of freight. Express, STANDARD and urgent shipping. They have different freight rates and transit times.
- Better freight forwarder
Agents and freight forwarders process your shipping. They handle your shipping from supplier to DESTINATION port with customs handling. Experienced shipping agents fasten the process. They handle paperwork in a better way.
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FAQs about Time To Ship From China To US
how long is standard shipping from china
Standard shipping takes 5 to 12 days. Every COURIER service has different shipping times. It has size and weight LIMITATIONS. Yet, it is slow, but Express shipping is faster than Standard shipping. Express shipping takes 5 to 8 days.
What is the fastest shipping from China to the USA?
Express and Air shipping are the fastest shipping methods. In the case of Express shipping, you got size and weight limitations. Yet Air shipping SOLVES your problem. Epacket shipping is also the fastest shipping.
Why does it take so long to ship from China to the US?
Every shipping option takes a different shipping time. Shipments process and US CUSTOMS CLEARANCE time also add in shipping time. High demand season makes shipping slow. Air Shipping takes 8 to 10 days. Shipping by sea takes 15 to 30 days.
Do packages from China go through customs?
Yes. Customs examines the packages you send. They Check packages to ensure import RULES and REGULATIONS. Also, a customs duty applies to your package(If applicable). Then they give you clearance.
What’s Next
The SHIPPING process varies with different methods. There are different size recommendations for shipping methods. Air freight and Express shipping are fast but limited sizes and weights. Yet, Sea freight is the CHEAPEST option with no limitations on items.
Still, you can make this process fast with a skilled processing team. You can save time and MONEY on customs and loading/unloading. We are here to help you! We handle your shipment with care and EFFICIENCY.
Contact us to get your quote NOW! Get a free consultation about routes and shipping processes.
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