Step 1: Choose Your Shipping Method
| Method | Weight Range | Transit Time | Best For |
| Express (DHL/FedEx/UPS) | <200 kg | 4-7 business days | Samples, small orders |
| Air Freight | 200-500 kg | 3-7 days | Medium orders |
| Sea Freight (LCL) | 500+ kg | 20-35 days | Bulk orders, best value |
| Sea Freight (FCL) | Full container | 25-35 days | Large volume |
Step 2: Understand Shipping Terms
FOB (Free on Board): Seller delivers goods to departure port. You arrange ocean freight and insurance. More control.
CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight): Seller arranges shipping and insurance to destination port. Simpler for first-timers.
Step 3: Required Customs Documents
- Commercial Invoice — product value, HS code, trade terms
- Packing List — contents, weights, dimensions per carton
- Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill — proof of shipment
Additional: Certificate of Origin and FSC Certificate (for EU markets).
Step 4: Packaging Protection During Transit
- 5-layer double-wall corrugated outer cartons
- 15-16 kg per carton optimal weight
- Rigid boxes in individual cellophane bags
- Bubble wrap for luxury boxes
- Cartons on pallets, stack height under 1.7m
Step 5: Timeline Expectation
| Stage | Express (DHL) | Sea Freight (LCL) |
| Sample production | 5-7 days | 5-7 days |
| Mass production | 15-25 days | 15-25 days |
| Shipping | 4-7 days | 20-35 days |
| Customs clearance | 1-2 days | 2-5 days |
| Total estimate | 4-6 weeks | 6-10 weeks |
Ready to import? Henry will guide you through the entire process from sample to delivery.
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