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Import Guide: China to USA

Everything you need to know about importing from China, including tariff rates, regulations, shipping times, and cost calculations.

Trade Volume

$427B

Annual imports

Shipping Time

20-35 days

By sea freight

Avg. Tariff

19.3%

Across all products

Trade Status

Complex

Section 301 active

Trade Agreements & Benefits

  • Largest manufacturing base globally
  • Competitive pricing on most products
  • Well-established supply chains
  • Wide variety of products available

Important Considerations

  • Section 301 tariffs (25% additional) on many products
  • Intellectual property concerns
  • Quality control important
  • Political trade tensions

Popular Import Categories from China

Electronics

Tariff: 0-25%

LED Lights

Tariff: 25%

Furniture

Tariff: 0-25%

Textiles

Tariff: 7-32%

Toys

Tariff: 0%

Machinery

Tariff: 0-25%

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Shipping & Logistics Information

Major Ports

  • • Shanghai
  • • Shenzhen
  • • Ningbo
  • • Guangzhou

Shipping Options

  • • Sea Freight: 20-35 days ($1,500-3,000/container)
  • • Air Freight: 3-7 days ($4-8/kg)
  • • Express: 2-5 days (Most expensive)

Additional Resources

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