Shipping Valves from Shanghai, China to New York, USA
1. Shipment Overview 🚢
| Date of Shipment | August 17 |
|---|---|
| Port of Loading (POL) | Shanghai, China 📍 |
| Port of Discharge (POD) | New York, USA 📍 |
| Carrier & Voyage | COSCO (Shipping Line) 🚢 |
| Container Type & Volume | 1*40HQ / 20 CBM 📦 |
| Product Description | Valves used to open and close pipelines, control flow direction, and regulate temperature, pressure, and flow 🌡️🔄 |
| HS Code | 8481804090 📜 |
2. Product Details 🛠️
- Product Name: Valves
- Material Composition: Carbon steel 🧱
- Intended Use: Cutting off or connecting the medium in pipelines, regulating and controlling fluids 🌐
3. Domestic Transportation and Customs Clearance 🚛
Before international departure, a comprehensive domestic trucking service was arranged to transport the valves from the manufacturing site to the Port of Shanghai. The domestic trucking segment ensured safe and timely delivery to the port, and all required handling was performed to ensure smooth transit.
Additionally, Tonlexing provided seamless customs clearance services at the Port of Shanghai. This included preparing and submitting all necessary documentation, such as product description and HS code (8481804090), to ensure the valves passed customs inspections without delays. The customs clearance process was efficiently managed, avoiding any disruptions to the shipping timeline.
4. Packaging and Handling 📦
Given the weight and nature of the carbon steel valves, special packaging was used to protect them during transit. The valves were securely packed in wooden crates with foam padding to safeguard them against any potential damage. This packaging ensured protection from corrosion due to oceanic conditions, while also allowing for easy inspection during customs processes.
Proper documentation, including the HS code, was attached to the crates to facilitate smooth handling at both the departure and destination ports.
5. International Shipping and Arrival in New York 🌍
The container, loaded with 20 CBM of valves, departed from Shanghai on August 17 via COSCO shipping line. COSCO, a reliable and well-known carrier, ensured the shipment would reach New York on schedule.
Upon arrival at the Port of New York, Tonlexing’s customs clearance experts once again ensured that all procedures were followed for quick and efficient clearance, allowing the shipment to reach its final destination without delays.
6. Conclusion ✅
This case highlights the efficiency of international shipping when handled by a reliable logistics partner. From ensuring accurate documentation to facilitating a smooth customs clearance process, the shipment of valves from China to the USA was completed successfully, ensuring the client’s industrial needs were met on time.
