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Shipping & Payment

Shipping methods, payment terms, and logistics information for overseas buyers.

Shipping Methods

We offer multiple shipping options to suit your budget and timeline. Choose the method that works best for your order.

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Sea Freight

Most cost-effective for bulk orders and large-volume shipments. Full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) options available.

Transit: 15-45 days | Best for: Bulk orders >1 CBM
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Air Freight

Faster than sea freight, ideal for medium-weight orders and time-sensitive shipments. Cost-effective for orders 50-500 kg.

Transit: 3-7 days | Best for: 50-500 kg orders
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Express Courier

Fastest door-to-door delivery via DHL, UPS, or FedEx. Perfect for samples, small orders, and urgent shipments.

Transit: 2-5 days | Best for: Samples & <50 kg

Shipping Terms (Incoterms)

We support the following international shipping terms. Choose the arrangement that suits your needs:

IncotermDescriptionBest For
FOB (Free On Board)Supplier delivers goods to the port. Buyer arranges and pays for ocean freight and insurance from that point.Buyers with their own freight forwarder
CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight)Supplier covers cost, insurance, and freight to the destination port. Buyer handles import customs clearance.Most common for sea freight orders
DAP (Delivered at Place)Supplier delivers to the named destination, ready for unloading. Buyer handles import clearance.Buyers who want door delivery
EXW (Ex Works)Buyer picks up goods from the factory. Buyer arranges all transportation and export formalities.Buyers with logistics partners in China

Payment Methods

We support secure international payment methods to protect both buyers and suppliers.

MethodDescriptionBest For
T/T (Telegraphic Transfer)Bank-to-bank wire transfer. Most common payment method for international trade. Standard terms: 30% deposit, 70% balance before shipment.All order sizes
L/C (Letter of Credit)Bank guarantees payment to the supplier upon presentation of shipping documents. Provides security for both parties.Large orders (>$50,000)
Western UnionQuick money transfer service. Suitable for smaller amounts and sample orders.Small orders & samples
PayPalOnline payment with buyer protection. Available for smaller transactions.Sample orders & small amounts

Customs & Documentation

We prepare all necessary export documentation from China. For your reference, here are the typical documents included:

  • Commercial Invoice β€” Detailed product description, quantity, unit price, and total value
  • Packing List β€” Weight, dimensions, and packaging details for each carton/container
  • Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB) β€” Transport document issued by the carrier
  • Certificate of Origin β€” Verifies the country of manufacture (may affect import duties)
  • Other certificates β€” CE, RoHS, FDA, or other product-specific certifications as required

For import customs clearance in your destination country, we recommend working with a local customs broker. We'll provide all documents β€” you or your broker handle the import side.

Estimated Shipping Costs

Shipping costs vary based on weight, volume, destination, and method. Below are rough estimates for reference:

Sea Freight (per CBM)

To North America: $80-150
To Europe: $60-120
To Middle East: $50-100
To Southeast Asia: $30-80
To Africa: $100-200

Air Freight (per kg)

To North America: $4-8
To Europe: $3-7
To Middle East: $3-6
To Southeast Asia: $2-5
To Africa: $5-10

Express (per kg)

DHL/UPS/FedEx:
To North America: $6-12
To Europe: $5-10
To Middle East: $5-9
To Southeast Asia: $4-8
First 0.5 kg: $20-40

Cargo Insurance

Typically 0.3-0.5% of cargo value. Covers loss, damage, and theft during transit. Recommended for orders over $5,000. We can arrange insurance for your shipment.

*These are estimates only. Actual costs depend on current fuel surcharges, seasonal demand, and exact destination. We'll provide a precise shipping quote with your product quotation.

Get a Shipping Quote

Tell us your product requirements and destination, and we'll provide a complete quotation including shipping costs.