How duty is calculated
Most duty is a percentage of the customs value, which is generally the price paid for the goods. The rate depends on the product’s HTS code and its country of origin.
Tariffs on goods from China
Many Chinese products carry Section 301 duties on top of the regular rate, and other tariff actions have been added and changed over time. The rules move often, so check the current rate before each order.
Fees on every entry
The merchandise processing fee is a percentage of value with a minimum and a cap that adjust each fiscal year. Ocean shipments also pay the harbor maintenance fee of 0.125 percent of cargo value.
How to keep cost predictable
Classify before you order, model the full landed cost, and consider DDP pricing if you want one delivered number per shipment.
Built for businesses that import on a schedule
We work with businesses that move physical goods: importers and distributors, wholesalers and retailers, Amazon and FBA sellers, e-commerce and private-label brands, furniture and home decor companies, apparel and fashion labels, construction-material suppliers, manufacturers bringing in components or raw materials, and industrial and automotive-parts companies. Any product category works, as long as it is physical commercial goods. That is where our door-to-door service pays off: we plan the freight, clear customs, and deliver, shipment after shipment. See who we work with.
What to include for an accurate quote
The more of this you share, the faster we can price it. Quotes are for businesses with recurring commercial shipments.
- Origin: supplier or factory city and country
- Destination: delivery city and ZIP code
- Product: what it is, and the HS code if you have it
- Quantity: units and number of cartons or pallets
- Weight: total gross weight
- Size: carton dimensions or total volume in CBM
- Shipping method: ocean FCL, ocean LCL, air, or express
- How often you ship: monthly, quarterly, or your next few orders