Freight shipping from China — frequently asked questions

Straight answers on quotes, transit time, DDP delivery, FBA, customs documents and tracking. By Baitong Logistics (since 2003).

How do I get a freight quote from China?

Send the origin city, destination address or port, cargo description, weight and dimensions (or CBM), and the ready date. Baitong Logistics replies with route options, transit time, all-in cost and cut-off within one business hour.

What is DDP door-to-door shipping?

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means we handle export customs, ocean or air freight, import clearance and duties, then deliver to your door or Amazon warehouse. The price you receive is the final landed cost, with no extra duty invoice.

How long does shipping from China take?

Typical port-to-port transit: ocean FCL 15–35 days, LCL 18–40 days, air freight 3–7 days. Door-to-door delivery usually adds 5–10 days for import clearance and inland delivery. Every quotation states the transit time for your specific route.

Can you deliver to Amazon FBA warehouses?

Yes. We provide FBA prep, labelling, carton and pallet compliance, consolidation and door-to-door DDP or DDU delivery to Amazon fulfilment centres in the USA, Europe, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia and the UAE.

What documents are needed for customs clearance?

A commercial invoice, packing list, sales contract, HS code and product description are the basics. Certificates of origin, MSDS or UN38.3 (for batteries and chemicals), and brand authorisation may also be required depending on the destination and product.

Can you ship batteries or sensitive goods?

We handle many battery and sensitive-goods shipments through compliant channels. Send the battery type (lithium-ion, lithium-metal, pure battery or battery-in-device), UN38.3 report, MSDS and packing details so we can confirm the route and carrier acceptance.

How can I track my shipment?

We share the main transport document and container number, plus milestone updates for booking, export clearance, departure, arrival, import clearance and delivery. Our team follows each shipment and informs you first if anything changes.

Is there a minimum shipment size?

LCL sea freight starts from 1 CBM (with a 1 CBM minimum charge), air freight from about 100 kg, and express courier for smaller parcels and samples. For shipments over 15 CBM, FCL is usually more cost-effective.

Still need a price for your route?

Send origin, destination, cargo size and weight — we reply with route, transit time and all-in cost within one business hour.

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More detail: Chinese freight guides · Ocean freight · Air freight · Amazon FBA · Customs clearance