When importing high-value goods from China, it’s crucial to understand how to minimize customs duties and streamline the shipping process. At Tonlexing, we offer specialized services that help you manage duties while ensuring smooth operations for sea freight, DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), and FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) shipments.
1. Tailored Duty Consultation
For high-value imports, we offer customized duty assessments based on product HS codes and specific U.S. regulations. Our expert consultations ensure accurate classification, avoiding costly mistakes and overpayments on duties. We review product types and offer tailored advice that fits your specific shipping needs.
2. Sea Freight from China to the U.S.
Sea freight is a popular and cost-effective option for shipping high-value goods in bulk. At Tonlexing, we provide comprehensive sea freight services, including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) options. This allows businesses to optimize their shipping costs based on volume, ensuring that high-value goods are transported safely and cost-effectively.
We handle every aspect of sea freight, including:
- Negotiating favorable rates with shipping carriers.
- Managing documentation such as bills of lading, packing lists, and invoices.
- Providing updates on transit times from China to major U.S. ports, such as Los Angeles, New York, and Houston.
3. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Services
For businesses looking to simplify their import process, Tonlexing offers DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping. With DDP, Tonlexing takes on the responsibility of handling all customs duties, taxes, and charges associated with the import. This ensures that your goods clear U.S. customs smoothly and are delivered to your final destination with no unexpected fees.
DDP is particularly beneficial for high-value goods, as it allows businesses to:
- Avoid direct involvement with customs processes.
- Pay a single all-inclusive price upfront.
- Simplify budgeting, knowing all fees are covered.
Tonlexing’s DDP services are especially valuable for businesses importing high-value goods and needing to reduce the complexity of handling duties on their own.
4. FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) Shipments
For sellers using Amazon’s FBA program, importing goods from China requires a precise understanding of Amazon’s packaging and delivery standards. Tonlexing provides logistics services tailored to FBA requirements, ensuring that your high-value goods meet Amazon’s guidelines and are delivered directly to Amazon fulfillment centers across the U.S.
Our FBA services include:
- Labeling and packaging according to Amazon’s strict requirements.
- Offering DDP shipping to Amazon fulfillment centers, so you don’t have to worry about customs duties or delays.
- Arranging sea freight or air freight based on the urgency of your shipments.
With our expert FBA services, you can ensure that your high-value goods reach Amazon fulfillment centers on time and in perfect condition, helping you maintain positive seller metrics.
5. Duty Drawback for Re-exported Goods
For businesses that re-export goods from the U.S., Tonlexing can assist in recovering duties through the duty drawback program. If a portion of your high-value goods is re-exported after import, you may be eligible for a refund of up to 99% of the duties paid. Our team helps you navigate the process, from filing paperwork to securing timely refunds, ensuring that you capture all available savings.
6. Splitting Shipments to Use De Minimis Rules
Tonlexing helps businesses take advantage of the U.S. De Minimis Rule, which allows shipments valued at less than $800 to enter duty-free. By strategically splitting high-value shipments into smaller packages where applicable, you can significantly reduce or eliminate duty payments. This approach is ideal for certain product categories and can help businesses maintain lower costs on smaller shipments.
7. Using U.S. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) for Cost Reduction
For high-value goods stored or reprocessed in the U.S., Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) provide an opportunity to defer or eliminate duties until goods leave the zone. Tonlexing assists in securing FTZ warehousing solutions, ensuring that goods remain duty-free for as long as possible, giving you control over when and how duties are paid.
Why Choose Tonlexing for Your High-Value Imports?
At Tonlexing, we specialize in high-value shipments and offer solutions that reduce duties, manage sea freight efficiently, and simplify the customs clearance process. Whether you’re shipping under DDP terms or sending goods to Amazon’s FBA centers, our tailored logistics services are designed to meet your unique business needs.
Contact us today for a comprehensive consultation, and discover how you can save on duties, streamline your supply chain, and ensure timely delivery of your high-value goods from China to the U.S.
