CTG Express – General Cargo (KXPH)
✈️ Air Freight → USA Nationwide (excl. AK/HI/PR/GU/APO)| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 1 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 KG | USD 28.16 | USD 28.16 |
| 2 KG | USD 20.47 | USD 20.47 |
| 3 KG | USD 17.91 | USD 17.91 |
| 4 KG | USD 16.62 | USD 16.62 |
| 5 KG | USD 15.86 | USD 15.86 |
How much to ship 1KG from China to United States? Compare air, sea & express rates from USD 28.2/KG on FOB, CIF, DAP or DDP door-to-door terms. Updated Aug 2026.
| Service | Mode | Rate (USD/KG) | Total (1 KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value CTG Express – General Cargo (KXPH) | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 28.2 | USD 28 | View Details → |
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Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to United States. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 1 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 KG | USD 28.16 | USD 28.16 |
| 2 KG | USD 20.47 | USD 20.47 |
| 3 KG | USD 17.91 | USD 17.91 |
| 4 KG | USD 16.62 | USD 16.62 |
| 5 KG | USD 15.86 | USD 15.86 |
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to United States.
I was very frustrated when my shipment got delayed. As a small business owner in California, I lost time and customers. LIN didn’t handle things well at first, and I felt ignored. But in the end, my shipment arrived safely and the freight company compensated me. I still lost valuable time. I later heard LIN lost his job, and honestly, that made me feel sorry for him.
Very impressed with this air express service to the US. We shipped electronics accessories to our New York customer and the parcel cleared customs on day five. The declared value was under the threshold and everything was handled cleanly. Our customer received it before our own confirmation email — that's how fast it moved. Great channel for time-sensitive small parcels.
Good experience shipping to California. The parcel went from our Shenzhen supplier's door to our customer's address in seven working days, which is solid for this lane. The DDP terms were honoured and the customs entry was filed accurately. The only thing I'd note is that the volumetric divisor rules should be explained a bit more clearly in the booking flow — we had to ask support to clarify. Support was helpful once we asked.
Outstanding service for US air freight. We've shipped over a dozen parcels on this channel and the consistency is the thing that stands out most. Whether it's a 0.5 KG sample or a 4 KG gift set, the process is identical — smooth, predictable, correctly billed. Customs have never raised a query. This is genuinely the most reliable China-to-US small parcel channel we've used in five years of importing.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to United States. Updates were clear and practical. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Everything landed as promised.
This was a DDP shipment to United States for mixed cartons. Updates were clear and practical. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
This was a DDP shipment to United States for mixed cartons. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Good landed-cost visibility from the start.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to United States through this team. Updates were clear and practical. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to United States. Updates were clear and practical. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We tested this lane to United States with a mid-volume order. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We tested this lane to United States with a mid-volume order. Updates were clear and practical. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We tested this lane to United States with a mid-volume order. Updates were clear and practical. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Good landed-cost visibility from the start.
This was a DDP shipment to United States for mixed cartons. Updates were clear and practical. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
This was a DDP shipment to United States for mixed cartons. Updates were clear and practical. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Good landed-cost visibility from the start.
We tested this lane to United States with a mid-volume order. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to United States through this team. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Everything landed as promised.
Quick turnaround and great packaging. My goods arrived in perfect condition and ahead of the estimated delivery date.
Good service overall. The freight cost was competitive and the clearance process was handled well.
Very reliable for importing electronics. The declared value process was handled professionally and duties were prepaid.
Delivery was a few days behind schedule but goods arrived in perfect condition. The DDP coverage was genuinely all-inclusive.
Communication was a bit slow at times. The actual shipment was fine but I had to follow up several times for updates.
Great tracking visibility throughout the shipment. The team answered questions promptly via WhatsApp.
Solid option for sea freight. Communication could be slightly faster but no major issues.
The rate above is quoted on one specific trade term. Change the term and you change how much of the journey to United States is already inside the price. The table below maps the eleven common Incoterms® against the twelve cost stages of a door-to-door shipment, so you can see exactly where our responsibility ends and yours begins.
| Term | 1 Loading on truck | 2 Export customs declaration | 3 Carriage to port of export | 4 Unloading at port of export | 5 Loading on vessel / aircraft | 6 Main carriage | 7 Cargo insurance | 8 Unloading at port of import | 9 Loading on truck at import | 10 Carriage to destination | 11 Import customs clearance | 12 Import duties & taxes |
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| EXW Ex Works | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck | Buyer Buyer — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FCA Free Carrier | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FAS Free Alongside Ship | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FOB Free On Board | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CFR Cost and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CPT Carriage Paid To | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU) | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAP Delivered At Place | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DDP Delivered Duty Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Seller Seller — Import customs clearance | Seller Seller — Import duties & taxes |
Buyer takes over at the seller's door and carries every cost from there. Lowest quoted price, highest buyer workload.
Seller clears the goods for export and hands them to the carrier the buyer nominated.
Sea and inland waterway only. Seller delivers alongside the vessel; loading is on the buyer.
Sea and inland waterway only. Risk passes once the goods are on board. The most common buying term.
Seller pays the main carriage but carries no insurance obligation; risk still passes on loading.
As CFR, plus the seller must buy and pay for cargo insurance (minimum cover unless you agree more).
Any mode. Seller pays carriage through to the named destination; insurance is not obligatory.
As CPT, plus the seller must insure the cargo through to the named destination.
Seller delivers unloaded at the named terminal. Renamed DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) in Incoterms® 2020.
Seller delivers to your address ready for unloading; import clearance and duty stay with the buyer.
Seller carries everything through to your door, duty and tax included. Highest quoted price, least buyer workload.
Two things worth flagging. Under CIF and CIP the seller is obliged to buy cargo insurance and pay the premium; under every other term insurance is optional, and we recommend buyers arrange their own cover so a loss or damage in transit is recoverable. And this table is a working summary for planning purposes — the binding definitions are the ones published by the International Chamber of Commerce in the Incoterms® rules, so confirm the exact term wording in your sales contract before you ship.
Historical freight rates from China to United States for 1 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
Reference figures that shape cost and transit on the China-United States route:
| Main sea gateways | Los Angeles/Long Beach, New York/Newark, Savannah |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | USD 800 |
| Import tax & duty regime | No federal VAT; duties vary by HTS code (often 0–6.5% for general goods) |
| Local currency | USD |
| Typical port/airport dwell time | 2–5 days |
| Peak / busy season | Aug–Oct (pre-holiday peak) |
| Conformity & certification | FCC for radio devices; FDA Prior Notice for food/supplements |
| Main air gateways | LAX (Los Angeles), ORD (Chicago), JFK (New York) |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
Shipments of 1 KG or under are most commonly used for product samples, quality inspection requests, documents, and single-unit e-commerce orders. At this weight range, express air freight is almost always the most cost-effective option — sea freight minimum charges would make it uneconomical.
Shipping to United States by air or sea? Plan cartons and container loading in 3D before requesting a quote.
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Open Container Planner →| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight DDP | 5–10 business days | From China warehouse to United States door |
| Express Courier | 3–7 business days | DHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, good option |
Current rates for shipping from China to United States start at USD 28.16/KG via CTG Express – General Cargo (KXPH). For 1 KG, the estimated total is approximately USD 28, with all duties paid under DDP. Final landed cost depends on the No federal VAT; duties vary by HTS code (often 0–6.5% for general goods) applied by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Imports into United States are assessed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The applicable regime is: No federal VAT; duties vary by HTS code (often 0–6.5% for general goods). The duty-free / de-minimis position is USD 800. Under our DDP service these charges are pre-paid and included in the per-KG price, so there is nothing to settle on arrival.
Freight to United States is quoted and invoiced in USD; the local currency on the destination side is USD. Payment is typically due before departure (T/T or PayPal), and because it's DDP you settle the full landed cost once — no destination collect charges.
For 1 KG to United States, Air Freight is recommended — it gives the best speed/cost balance (5–10 business days) at this size, clearing via LAX (Los Angeles), ORD (Chicago), JFK (New York). Sea-freight minimums make ocean uneconomical under ~50 KG.
Capacity to United States tightens around Aug–Oct (pre-holiday peak), on top of the China-side surcharge windows of Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Booking 1–2 weeks earlier during these windows protects both space and rate.
For regulated goods entering United States, plan for: FCC for radio devices; FDA Prior Notice for food/supplements. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common cause of clearance holds with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), so confirm requirements for your HS code before the cargo leaves China.
Door-to-door transit to United States: air freight 5–10 business days, sea LCL 30–50 days, sea FCL 28–45 days. On arrival, allow roughly 2–5 days of clearance/dwell at the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) typically requires: (1) commercial invoice with HS codes and declared value; (2) packing list with weights and dimensions; (3) bill of lading or air waybill; (4) certificate of origin (may lower duty); and (5) any product-specific certification (FCC for radio devices; FDA Prior Notice for food/supplements). Under DDP we prepare and file these for you.
Rates above are lane rates and apply to general cargo. Packing specification, HS classification and the clearance step that matters are all commodity-specific — these guides cover them industry by industry.
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