Commodity Guides
What you ship decides how it ships — practical guides by commodity and trade lane
Import Guides
Container planning, duty rates, compliance requirements, and door-to-door logistics — for the commodities our clients ship most. These are examples, not limits: AGF ships whatever you need moved.
China → USAFurniture from China
How to import furniture from China: tables, chairs, sofas, restaurant and office furniture. Container loading, duty rates, TSCA compliance.
China → USAKitchen Cabinets from China
Importing kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities from China: antidumping duties explained, TSCA compliance, container loading.
China → USADoors & Windows from China
How to import doors and windows from China: wood, PVC and aluminum classifications, packaging that survives the ocean, duties.
China → USAPlayground Equipment from China
Importing commercial playground and fitness equipment from China: ASTM/CPSC safety standards, container planning for oversized structures, duties.
China → USABuilding Materials from China
Importing building materials from China to the USA: tile, flooring, stone, hardware. Weight planning, AD/CVD on quartz and more, duties.
China → USAElectronics & Appliances from China
Importing electronics and appliances from China: FCC compliance, lithium battery shipping rules, air vs ocean decisions, duties.
China → USAAuto Parts from China
Importing auto parts from China: aftermarket and OEM components, Section 301 tariffs, DOT/FMVSS considerations, container planning.
China → USALED Lighting from China
Importing LED lights from China: fixtures, strips, and commercial lighting. FCC and DLC/Energy Star requirements, Section 301 tariffs.
China → USAToys & Baby Products from China
Importing toys and baby products from China: CPSIA testing, Children's Product Certificates, ASTM F963, seasonal shipping windows.
China → USAMachinery & Equipment from China
Importing machinery from China: CNC, packaging, food processing, and construction equipment. Crating, flat rack options, duties, NRTL field evaluation.
China → USASolar Panels & Batteries from China
Importing solar panels, inverters, and lithium batteries from China: the tariff stack, UFLPA traceability, DG battery rules.
China → USAAmazon FBA & E-commerce Inventory from China
Shipping from China to Amazon FBA warehouses: importer of record, DDP myths, prep and labeling, post-de-minimis strategy.
Germany → USAKitchen Cabinets & Furniture from Germany
Importing German kitchen cabinets and furniture to the USA: premium brands, container planning for assembled kitchens, duties.
Germany → USAMachinery & Industrial Equipment from Germany
Importing German machinery and industrial equipment: crating and rigging, flat rack and breakbulk options, duty classification.
India → USATextiles & Home Textiles from India
Importing textiles from India: bed linen, towels, rugs, and apparel. Labeling rules, duty rates, container planning.
India → USAFurniture & Handicrafts from India
Importing Indian furniture and handicrafts: solid wood and artisan pieces, Lacey Act documentation, packing for fragile crafts.
India → USAGranite & Stone from India
Importing granite and natural stone from India: slab bundling and A-frames, container weight planning, duty rates.
India → USASpices & Food Products from India
Importing spices, rice, and food products from India: FDA registration, FSVP, prior notice, sterilization requirements, and door-to-door food logistics.
India → USAAuto & Engineering Parts from India
Importing auto parts and engineering components from India: forgings, castings, machined parts. Quality documentation, duty rates.
India → USAJewelry & Gems from India
Importing jewelry and gemstones from India: secure air freight, insurance, duty rates, Kimberley Process for diamonds, and compliant high-value logistics.
Germany → USACars & Classic Vehicles from Germany
Importing cars from Germany: the 25-year rule for classics, EPA/DOT requirements, container vs RORO, costs, and door-to-door enthusiast vehicle shipping.
Armenia → USABrandy, Wine & Foods from Armenia
Importing Armenian brandy, wine, preserves, and specialty foods to the USA: TTB permits, label approval, FDA rules, and consolidated shipping from Yerevan.
Belgium → USAChocolate, Beer & Foods from Belgium
Importing Belgian chocolate, beer, and specialty foods: temperature-controlled shipping, FDA rules, TTB permits for beer, and delivery to US distributors.
Armenia → USAApparel & Jewelry from Armenia
Importing apparel and jewelry from Armenia: the growing garment industry, precious metals and diamonds, air freight from Yerevan, and US customs guidance.
Belgium → USAMachinery & Industrial Goods from Belgium
Importing machinery and industrial goods from Belgium: Antwerp's gateway advantage, plastics and materials, project crating, duties.
Spain → USAOlive Oil, Wine & Foods from Spain
Importing Spanish olive oil, wine, and foods: FDA rules, TTB permits for wine, the ripe-olive AD/CVD trap, temperature routing, and distributor logistics.
Spain → USATile & Natural Stone from Spain
Importing Spanish porcelain tile and natural stone: the no-AD/CVD advantage over China, weight-planned containers, breakage control.
Brazil → USACoffee from Brazil
Importing green coffee from Brazil: bags vs bulk liners, moisture management, duty-free entry, FDA prior notice, and roaster-ready delivery logistics.
Brazil → USAGranite & Quartzite from Brazil
Importing Brazilian granite and quartzite slabs: Vitória's stone gateway, A-frame bracing, container weight math, exotic stone handling.
Brazil → USAWood Products & Furniture from Brazil
Importing Brazilian wood products and furniture: decking and lumber, Lacey Act and IBAMA documentation, plywood, and compliant tropical timber logistics.
China → USAWoodworking & CNC Machinery from China
Importing woodworking and CNC machinery from China: nesting routers, panel saws, edge banders. Crating, NRTL field evaluation, combustible dust rules.
China → USAMetalworking Machinery from China
Importing metalworking machinery from China: fiber laser cutters, press brakes, CNC machining centers. FDA laser certification, NRTL evaluation.
China → USACar Wash Equipment from China
Importing automatic car wash systems from China: tunnel conveyors, in-bay rollovers, water reclaim. Multi-container planning, UL/ETL, plumbing codes.
China → USASpray Booths & Finishing Systems from China
Importing spray booths and paint finishing systems from China: auto body and industrial booths, NFPA 33 and fire-marshal approval, EPA 6H rule.
Kazakhstan → USAFerroalloys & Metals from Kazakhstan
Importing ferroalloys, silicon and metals from Kazakhstan into the USA: routing options, HTS classification, antidumping and countervailing duty scope.
Kazakhstan → USAAgricultural Products from Kazakhstan
Importing grain, pulses, oilseeds and honey from Kazakhstan into the USA: FDA prior notice, FSVP, USDA APHIS permits.
Export & International Shipping Guides
Vehicles, equipment, and goods leaving the USA — plus the international corridors we serve beyond American ports.
USA → UAE
Vehicles to UAE
Shipping cars from the USA to Dubai and the UAE: container vs RORO, title and export clearance, costs, transit times.
USA → ArmeniaVehicles & Household Goods to Armenia
Shipping cars and household goods from the USA to Armenia: container routing via Georgia, title and export paperwork, EAEU customs notes.
USA → Georgia
Vehicles to Georgia
Shipping cars from US auctions to Georgia: container consolidation to Poti and Batumi, title and export clearance, transit times.
USA → ArmeniaCommercial Goods & Foodstuffs to Armenia
Shipping commercial cargo from the USA to Armenia: US products for Armenian retail, equipment.
USA → UAEMachinery & Heavy Equipment to UAE
Exporting machinery and heavy equipment from the USA to the UAE: construction equipment, oilfield gear, flat rack and RORO options, export filings.
USA → UAEFood & Consumer Brands to UAE
Exporting American food and consumer brands to the UAE: halal and labeling requirements, shelf-life rules, reefer logistics.
Georgia → UAEGeorgian Wine & Mineral Water to UAE
Exporting Georgian wine, mineral water, and foods to the UAE: licensed-channel alcohol logistics, temperature-protected shipping, and Gulf market routing.
China → Sweden
Consumer Goods & Furniture to Sweden
Freight from China to Sweden: furniture, electronics, and consumer goods. EU import requirements, CE marking, EORI/VAT basics.
UAE → IndiaPolymers & Petrochemicals to India
Shipping polymers and petrochemicals from the UAE to India: PE/PP granule logistics, BIS certification requirements, bagged container loading.
UAE → IndiaDates & Foodstuffs to India
Shipping dates, dry fruits, and food products from the UAE to India: FSSAI import requirements, labeling, reefer options, and fast Gulf-India transit.
UAE → IndiaMetals & Scrap to India
Shipping metal scrap and semi-finished metals from the UAE to India: PSIC pre-shipment inspection, container loading for heavy scrap.
USA → BrazilMachinery & Equipment to Brazil
Exporting machinery and equipment from the USA to Brazil: Siscomex/RADAR licensing, layered import taxes, ex-tarifário planning.
China → ArmeniaConsumer Goods to Armenia
Importing consumer goods from China to Armenia: clothing, footwear, housewares and general cargo. Consolidation in Foshan, Georgian transit.
China → ArmeniaBuilding Materials to Armenia
Shipping building materials from China to Armenia: tile, sanitary ware, doors, windows and finishing materials. Weight-planned containers.
China → ArmeniaElectronics & Appliances to Armenia
Shipping electronics and home appliances from China to Armenia: lithium battery rules, EAC certification, air versus ocean routing.
China → ArmeniaIndustrial & CNC Machinery to Armenia
Shipping CNC and industrial machinery from China to Armenia: woodworking routers, metalworking lasers and press brakes. Routing via Georgia, EAEU customs.
China → ArmeniaCar Wash & Spray Booth Equipment to Armenia
Shipping car wash systems and spray booths from China to Armenia: multi-container project planning, routing via Georgia.
USA → KazakhstanVehicles to Kazakhstan
Shipping cars from the USA to Kazakhstan: auction pickup, container routing via Georgia or the Baltic, EAEU duty and 12% VAT, the recycling fee.
China → KazakhstanConsumer Goods to Kazakhstan
Import consumer goods from China to Kazakhstan: block train and road via Khorgos, multi-supplier consolidation from our Foshan office.
China → KazakhstanBuilding Materials to Kazakhstan
Shipping building and finishing materials from China to Kazakhstan: tile, sanitaryware, profiles, doors and windows. Free quote.
China → KazakhstanElectronics & Appliances to Kazakhstan
Shipping electronics and home appliances from China to Kazakhstan: rail and air options, lithium battery rules, EAC certification under TR CU 004 and 020.
China → KazakhstanIndustrial Machinery to Kazakhstan
Shipping industrial machinery and production lines from China to Kazakhstan: out-of-gauge planning, flat rack and breakbulk, rail via Khorgos.
USA → KazakhstanOilfield Equipment to Kazakhstan
Shipping oilfield and drilling equipment from the USA to Kazakhstan: OCTG, wellheads, pumps and spares. Free quote.
USA → KazakhstanAgricultural Machinery to Kazakhstan
Shipping tractors, combines and farm equipment from the USA to Kazakhstan: out-of-gauge planning, seasonal timing, EAC certification and spares programmes.
UAE → KazakhstanConsumer Goods & Electronics to Kazakhstan
Shipping consumer goods and electronics from Dubai to Kazakhstan: JAFZA re-export documentation, origin evidence for EAEU customs.
Europe → KazakhstanIndustrial Machinery to Kazakhstan
Shipping industrial machinery and production lines from Europe to Kazakhstan: rail via the Baltic, Middle Corridor multimodal, flat rack and breakbulk.
Europe → KazakhstanFood & Beverage to Kazakhstan
Shipping European food and beverage to Kazakhstan: reefer and ambient options, EAEU food safety and labelling regulations, Kazakh and Russian labels.
Kazakhstan → ChinaGrain, Flour & Oilseeds to China
Wheat, barley, flour and flax seed from Kazakhstan to China by rail: GACC registration, quarantine permits, the wheat quota and designated grain ports.
Kazakhstan → ChinaMeat & Livestock Products to China
Beef, mutton, honey, wool and hides from Kazakhstan to China: reefers via Khorgos, GACC establishment lists, veterinary certificates and cold chain.
Kazakhstan → ChinaMetals & Minerals to China
Copper cathodes and concentrate, ferrochrome, zinc and ore from Kazakhstan to China by rail via Dostyk and Alashankou: impurity limits, inspection, assay.
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