China-to-USA Import Process for E-Commerce | AEB

This guide provides e-commerce sellers and SMB importers with a step-by-step workflow for shipping goods from China to the USA. It covers supplier coordination, factory pickup, cargo consolidation, live tracking, and choosing between air and sea freight or FCL and LCL. It also explains DDP shipping, HTS classification, customs documentation, landed costs, and final-mile delivery. Special attention is given to Amazon FBA’s strict labeling, pallet, and appointment requirements. The guide emphasizes working with an experienced freight forwarder to avoid hidden fees, customs delays, shipment rejections, and unnecessary pressure on profit margins.