QDoor-to-door service for international transportation from China to the United States refers to a series of logistics services that ship goods from China and directly deliver them to designated locations in the United States, covering multiple links such as transportation, customs clearance, and delivery. The following is a detailed introduction to the relevant information:
Service types and characteristics
- US dedicated line logistics
Combining the advantages of air and sea transportation, it realizes “door-to-door” and “point-to-point” cargo transportation, with multiple advantages such as fast, safe, and economical. According to the mode of transportation, it is divided into US air freight dedicated line, US sea freight dedicated line, and US express dedicated line; according to the service mode, it is divided into double clearing and tax-inclusive, double clearing and tax-inclusive, and Amazon FBA dedicated line. - US air freight dedicated line After the goods enter the warehouse, they go through the links of cargo palletizing, document processing, export customs clearance, import customs clearance and unpacking, delivery and signing, including customs declaration and inspection, warehousing and distribution, cargo insurance, document processing and other logistics services. It is a one-stop service for domestic and overseas double customs clearance, export, import of the destination country, and tax. It is suitable for urgent and time-sensitive goods, such as fresh food and medicine, but the cost is relatively high.
- US Ocean Freight One of the commonly used logistics methods, suitable for bulk cargo and long-distance transportation. You can choose container transportation or bulk cargo transportation, and choose the appropriate ship type according to the characteristics and needs of the goods. For example, the Matsun Express is known as the “fastest sea freighter for China’s export to the United States”. It takes 11 days from Shanghai to Long Beach, and 1-2 days to unload and pick up the container; the Zim Express departs from Shenzhen Yantian and arrives in Los Angeles in 13 days, and 1-3 days to unload and pick up the container; the Yantian OA Alliance departs from Yantian and arrives in Los Angeles/Long Beach in 14-16 days, and 2-4 days to unload and pick up the container. Haipai generally includes tax, and the timeliness is relatively fast, but the price is much cheaper than air transportation and express delivery. However, Haipai can only accept small pieces of goods, the weight of a box of goods is limited to 30kg, and the length of a single side of the goods does not exceed 120cm. The first leg of the US sea truck transportation is by sea, and after customs clearance at the US port, the last leg is by truck transportation. It can accept large goods, but the timeliness is slow. It is suitable for products with large volume, large quantity and low timeliness requirements. It is generally quoted by volume (CBM).
- US Express Line Relying on the geographical, economic, policy, trade and other environmental advantages of the United States, through various forms of logistics transit, it provides international logistics services such as sea, land, air, warehousing, customs declaration, insurance, etc., with the advantages of fast timeliness, low price and smooth customs clearance. Internationally renowned express companies such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc. all provide such services, which can usually reach the United States within a few days, but the cost is relatively high.
5,Freight forwarding service
You can choose a freight forwarding company, which will choose the most suitable transportation method and route according to factors such as cargo type, weight, volume, etc., and handle related customs clearance procedures at the same time. This method is suitable for bulk cargo and complex logistics needs.
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Service Process
Service Process
- Determine cargo information: clarify the name, weight, volume, quantity, value, etc. of the cargo to be transported, and whether it is sensitive cargo (such as food, medicine, electronic products, etc.), so as to select the appropriate mode of transportation and service provider.
- Select mode of transportation and service provider: Based on the characteristics of the cargo, urgency, budget and destination, etc., select the appropriate mode of transportation (such as air transport, sea transport, express delivery, etc.) and service provider (such as express company, freight forwarding company, etc.). You can make a decision by consulting multiple companies, comparing prices and service quality, etc.
- Booking/ordering: Book a cargo or place an order with the selected service provider, and provide detailed information of the cargo, including the place of shipment, destination, transportation time requirements, etc. The service provider will arrange the transportation plan based on this information.
- Cargo preparation and delivery: Prepare the relevant documents and information of the cargo, such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, etc., according to the requirements of the service provider, and deliver the cargo to the designated warehouse or port. For express delivery services, the cargo may need to be delivered to the outlets of the express company; for freight forwarding services, the cargo may need to be delivered to the designated collection location.
- Transportation and customs clearance: After the goods are loaded on a ship or plane, transportation begins. During the transportation process, the service provider will provide information such as the transportation status and navigation track of the goods. After arriving in the United States, the service provider is responsible for customs clearance procedures, including import customs declaration, tax payment, etc. After customs clearance is completed, the goods will enter the United States for delivery.
- End delivery: After customs clearance is completed, the service provider will deliver the goods to the designated location to complete the door-to-door service. End delivery is usually handled by service providers such as USPS (United States Postal Service), UPS (United Parcel Service), and Fedex Express Channel (United States Federal), mainly using USPS Ground Advantage, UPS Ground, and Fedex Ground as the main transportation and delivery methods.
Notes
Communication issues: During the transportation process, you need to maintain smooth communication with the service provider and promptly feedback the transportation status and problems of the goods. If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact the staff of the logistics company at any time..
Export customs declaration requirements: Before shipment, it is necessary to ensure that the documents and information of the goods are complete, authentic and valid, and meet the relevant export customs declaration requirements. If there are special requirements or restrictions, it is necessary to communicate and confirm with the logistics company in advance.
Item restrictions: There are restrictions and prohibitions on the import and export of items in different countries and regions. It is necessary to understand in advance and ensure that the transported goods comply with relevant regulations. If you have any questions, you can consult a logistics company or a professional lawyer.
Safety issues: Ensure the safety of the goods during transportation to avoid damage or loss. If there are special requirements or safety measures to be taken, you need to communicate and confirm with the logistics company in advance.
Tax issues: You need to understand the relevant regulations and calculation methods of US import taxes and fees, and prepare the relevant tax funds. If you have any questions, you can consult the logistics company or a professional lawyer.
Contract issues: Before signing a transportation contract, you need to read the contract terms carefully to understand the rights and obligations of both parties. If you have any questions or need to modify them, you need to negotiate with the logistics company in time to resolve them.
