5 Mistakes That Delay Your China-to-US Shipment

Shipping from China to the US should be smooth. But these 5 common mistakes can add weeks of delay:

1. Wrong HTS code. Getting your product classification wrong leads to customs holds and duty reassessment. Double-check before shipping.

2. Missing ISF filing. For ocean shipments, ISF must be filed 24 hours before departure. Late or missing filing = up to $5,000 in penalties.

3. Under-declared value. Customs will hold your shipment if they think your invoice is too low. Be accurate.

4. No FBA labels applied. If your products don’t have proper FNSKU or carton labels, Amazon will charge unplanned prep fees or reject the shipment.

5. Booking too late in peak season. August–October is when everyone rushes stock for Q4. Book 4–6 weeks early.

Want to avoid all these headaches? Work with a forwarder that knows both Chinese export and US import procedures — like CZ-logistics.

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