Important: This page is a planning checklist, not a statement of current tax liability or legal advice.
Pre-shipment checklist
- Use a specific English declaration and retain payment evidence.
- Check current treatment for low-value parcels and China-origin goods.
- Confirm FDA, FCC, USDA, CPSC, or other agency requirements where relevant.
- Ask which U.S. carrier completes final delivery and how claims are filed.
- Avoid counterfeit goods and products that infringe U.S. intellectual-property rights.
Primary sources and further reading
Sources were reviewed on 2026-07-11. Rules and service terms can change; verify current requirements before payment or dispatch.
Continue planning
Estimate chargeable weight before choosing a line, then compare the service terms of several agents.