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Shipping From China to the USA: Buyer Guide

U.S. import treatment can change through legislation and executive action, so do not rely on an old threshold screenshot or a seller's promise. Check current CBP and carrier guidance immediately before shipping.

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.

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