What do you need for a shipping quotation?
Send the product name, package count, gross weight, packed dimensions, pickup location, destination and cargo-ready date. Include your delivery deadline and tell us about batteries, liquids or other special characteristics. If some details are missing, share what you have so we can identify what needs checking.
What charges should I check before booking?
Ask which origin handling, freight, destination handling, customs clearance, taxes and delivery charges are included. Confirm exclusions and any possible remote-area, storage, inspection or unloading charges. The quotation should define the service scope for your shipment.
What does a freight forwarder in China do?
A China freight forwarder organises the whole journey for you: pickup from your suppliers, export customs, booking space on ships or planes, documents, import customs at destination and delivery to your door or Amazon. You deal with one company instead of truckers, carriers and customs brokers separately.
How do I choose among freight forwarding companies in China?
Ask each one for a written door-to-door quote that lists what is included, check that they handle customs at both ends or offer DDP, and see how quickly and clearly they answer. JIEYI replies with a written quote within 2 hours and gives you one contact from pickup to delivery.
How much does shipping from China cost?
In November 2026, a 40ft container costs about $7,600–8,500 to the US West Coast and about $3,550–4,050 to the UK or Northern Europe. Air freight is about $4.5–8.5 per kg and express about $8–17 per kg, depending on the destination. Rates change weekly, so ask us for today’s price.
How long will my shipment take?
Door to door, sea freight takes about 25–35 days to the US West Coast and 40–55 days to the UK and Europe, rail to Europe about 25–40 days, air freight 5–10 days and express 3–7 days. We confirm the schedule for your route before you book.
Does DDP include customs clearance and taxes?
DDP means the seller takes responsibility for agreed delivery with import duties paid under the contract. Destination requirements and practical arrangements still need checking. Confirm clearance, taxes, importer arrangements, final delivery and exclusions in writing before booking.
Can you ship to Amazon FBA warehouses?
Yes. Send your Amazon shipment ID, destination warehouse code, carton count, weights and dimensions. We check labels and packing against Amazon’s requirements before the goods leave China.
Can you insure my cargo?
Yes. Cargo insurance can be arranged on request. Tell us the value of the goods when you ask for a quote and we will include the insurance cost and what it covers.
Can you arrange shipments containing batteries or liquids?
Acceptance depends on the product, transport mode, destination and applicable requirements. Send exact product details and available safety or transport documents first. We will assess feasibility; do not dispatch special cargo before acceptance is confirmed.
What documents will I need?
A commercial invoice and packing list are commonly required. Other documents depend on the goods, origin, destination and clearance requirements. Share the product description, declared value and consignee details so the shipment-specific document needs can be checked.
Can you arrange services beyond transport?
Yes. We can arrange supplier coordination, inspection, pickup, consolidation, storage, packing, labeling, clearance, delivery and returns handling. You can request only the stages you need. Available arrangements and responsibilities are confirmed for the goods and service locations.