Tell us your origin, destination, cargo details and target shipping date. We'll come back with a route recommendation, a budget range and the documents you'll need.
Real line items, real numbers. Example: 1 × 40' FCL Shanghai → Los Angeles, DDP.
| Line | Cost (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Origin pickup & export clearance | $280 | Including documentation |
| Ocean freight (40' HC, SHA → LAX) | $2,800 | Direct service · weekly |
| Destination THC + drayage to FBA | $680 | To ONT8 warehouse |
| US customs clearance & ISF filing | $185 | Single entry |
| Import duty (varies by HS code) | Pass-through | Quoted alongside |
| Cargo insurance (110% CIF, optional) | 0.18% of value | All-risk basis |
| Total (before duty) | ~$3,945 | Lane snapshot · subject to capacity |
Live quote will reflect your specific cargo, season and carrier availability. Numbers above are illustrative.
What happens inside the 24 hours between your email and our reply.
Auto-routed to the lane specialist who knows your origin port.
Live capacity check, current spot + contract rates pulled.
HS codes, special handling flags, regulatory paperwork prepped.
Full breakdown + recommended route + estimated transit window.
Once accepted, carrier slot locked. Pickup scheduled.
Indicative ranges for 40' HC, port-to-port, current quarter. Air rates quoted on per-kg basis.
$2,400 – $3,200 · 14–18 days · Weekly direct
$2,300 – $3,100 · 15–19 days · Weekly direct
$3,200 – $4,400 · 28–34 days · Weekly
$2,800 – $3,800 · 32–38 days · Weekly
$2,700 – $3,700 · 30–36 days · Weekly
$3,000 – $4,000 · 26–32 days · Weekly
Quotes always include destination clearance and final-mile options.
Helpful but not required for the initial quote. We'll ask for it at booking time so we can coordinate the pickup directly with the factory.
We can look it up from a product description or sample image. HS codes drive duty rates, so getting them right matters — we double-check at customs clearance.
7 days on ocean (rates move with capacity), 3 days on air. If you book within the window, the rate holds.
Yes. We typically send a "best price" option and a "best speed" option side-by-side, so you can pick the trade-off.
No minimum on quote requests. For booking, ocean LCL starts at ~1 CBM and air freight starts at ~45 kg.
If you're new to importing, ask for DDP — we land the cargo with duty paid. If you have a US broker, FOB or CIF works.
Tell us your origin, destination, cargo and target ship date. We'll come back with a route, a budget, and the paperwork to gather.
