Air Freight from China to US
Air Freight
Air Freight from China To the USA Companies around?
Both here are air freight and express ship by air.
The Differences Between Air Freight and Express?
Shipping via air freight is a bit more complex and the documentation procedure for import and export are the same as the traditional sea freight:
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Local logistics in China and export process.
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Air shipping from Chinese airport to American airport.
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Local logistics in the USA and import process.
Recommendations
If you are shipping more than 500 KG of cargo, air freight is more cost-effective; while if your shipment is below 300kg, express may be able to offer a better deal. But what if the cargo quantity is between 300-500kg?
Since the price for air freight and express are fluctuated from time to time, you will only able to compare the price at the time of shipping. Some times there are a lot of discounts for express shipping, for example, express shipping is cheaper than air freight if the plane of the express company has empty space left.
What is All-In Air Freight Cost
It’s important to decide whether you want to ship your goods to the port of your country or have them delivered directly to your door.
At times, some freight forwarders or suppliers only quote you the price of shipping from the China airport-to-destination airport in order to attract you. Obviously, such prices seem low at the beginning but there are hidden charges. It does not include some customs clearance costs and domestic land costs.
Reference Price for Air Freight Shipment
For shipment more than 500kg, the all-in price by air freight is around $5.5/kg. Express shipment will cost around $6.5/kg (exclude local logistics cost in China-China factory to China airport).
Estimated Time of Delivery
Air freight shipment usually takes 4-7 days.
Dimensional Weight calculations air Air Freight
Dimensional Weight = Length (cm) x Width (cm) x Height (cm)/6000
