💰 Current Freight Rates
| Weight | Rate (USD / KG) |
|---|---|
| 12 KG | USD 5.03 |
| 13 KG | USD 4.85 |
| 14 KG | USD 4.70 |
| 15 KG | USD 4.57 |
| 16 KG | USD 4.45 |
| 17 KG | USD 5.16 |
| 18 KG | USD 5.03 |
| 19 KG | USD 4.91 |
| 20 KG | USD 4.80 |
| 21 KG | USD 4.70 |
| 22 KG | USD 4.61 |
| 23 KG | USD 4.83 |
| 30 KG | USD 4.33 |
| 50 KG | USD 3.83 |
| 100 KG | USD 3.27 |
| 150 KG | USD 2.81 |
| 200 KG | USD 2.71 |
| 505 KG | USD 2.43 |
| 850 KG | USD 2.49 |
| 1700 KG | USD 2.57 |
| 2500 KG | USD 2.55 |
| 3400 KG | USD 2.30 |
📋 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.
📊 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. Customs clearance is coordinated through our DDP Service (a customs and tax handling service, not Incoterms DDP).
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. Our DDP Service coordinates this customs and tax processing for both parties; it does not constitute Incoterms DDP.
What does our DDP Service to United States cover on this route?
Our DDP Service is a customs-clearance and tax-processing service for both parties; it does not constitute Incoterms DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). On this route it covers handling the customs entry and the duty/tax owed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on your behalf, so the clearance is managed for you.
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 our DDP Service handles the customs and tax processing for both parties.
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 as part of our DDP Service.
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.
📋 Shipping Guidelines for United States
🔎 More United States Rate Pages
Detailed live-rate pages for common weights and shipping modes on this lane.
By Weight
📈 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 5.03 | USD 3.83 | USD 2.85 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 5.03 | USD 3.82 | USD 2.84 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 4.98 | USD 3.78 | USD 2.80 |
| 2025-12-29 | USD 4.98 | USD 3.78 | USD 2.80 |
Price Trend
⭐ Customer Reviews
What customers say about shipping to United States with us.
🇺🇸 United States
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.
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