💰 Current Freight Rates
| Weight | Rate (USD / KG) |
|---|---|
| 12 KG | USD 5.57 |
| 13 KG | USD 5.37 |
| 14 KG | USD 5.20 |
| 15 KG | USD 5.06 |
| 16 KG | USD 4.93 |
| 17 KG | USD 5.72 |
| 18 KG | USD 5.57 |
| 19 KG | USD 5.44 |
| 20 KG | USD 5.31 |
| 21 KG | USD 5.20 |
| 22 KG | USD 5.10 |
| 23 KG | USD 5.35 |
| 30 KG | USD 4.80 |
| 50 KG | USD 4.24 |
| 100 KG | USD 3.62 |
| 150 KG | USD 3.11 |
| 200 KG | USD 3.01 |
| 505 KG | USD 2.70 |
| 850 KG | USD 2.75 |
| 1700 KG | USD 2.84 |
| 2500 KG | USD 2.82 |
| 3400 KG | USD 2.55 |
📋 Service Details
About This Service
International freight from China to United States via Matson Express East. All duties and taxes included (DDP).
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ℹ️ Additional Information
Documentation Required
Commercial invoice, packing list, and accurate HS codes for all items.
Tracking & Customs Resources
Once your shipment is in transit you may want to verify status or look up official duty rates. The following third-party tools and government portals are often useful for shipments to the USA:
- VesselFinder — container vessel tracking
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
External resources are provided for reference and open in a new tab. Always confirm current rules with your customs broker before shipping.
📊 China to United States — Shipping Reference Data
| 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; duty 0–6.5% by HTS code |
| Local currency | USD |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 2–5 days |
| Peak / busy season | Aug–Oct |
| Conformity & certification | FCC for radio devices; FDA Prior Notice for food/supplements |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Matson Express East from China to United States take?
Sea freight on this route runs about 25–45 calendar days door-to-door, plus roughly 2–5 days of clearance/dwell once it reaches the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP terms.
What duties and taxes apply when importing into United States?
Clearance is handled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The regime is: No federal VAT; duty 0–6.5% by HTS code, with a de-minimis position of USD 800. Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
What does DDP shipping to United States include on this route?
DDP means one price covering freight, the duty/tax owed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and last-mile delivery to your door in United States. There are no surprise charges at destination.
In what currency is this route priced and paid?
Freight is quoted and invoiced in USD; the destination-side currency is USD. Payment is typically due before departure, and DDP means you settle the full landed cost once.
What documents are required for customs clearance in United States?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) typically requires a commercial invoice with HS codes, a packing list, the bill of lading/air waybill, a certificate of origin (may lower duty), and any product certification (FCC for radio devices; FDA Prior Notice for food/supplements). We file these under DDP.
When does capacity tighten on the China–United States lane?
Space and rates tighten around Aug–Oct, plus the China-side windows of Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Book 1–2 weeks earlier in these periods.
📈 Historical Price Records
All price updates are recorded here. Use the weekly tabs to browse older entries.
| Date | 12+ | 50+ | 101+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15Latest | USD 5.57 | USD 4.24 | USD 3.15 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 5.57 | USD 4.23 | USD 3.15 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 5.52 | USD 4.19 | USD 3.10 |
| 2025-12-29 | USD 5.52 | USD 4.18 | USD 3.10 |
Price Trend
⭐ Customer Reviews
What customers say about shipping to United States with us.
🇺🇸 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.
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