Commodity Guides
What you ship decides how it ships — practical guides by commodity and trade lane
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Compare every origin we ship for a product — transit, duty exposure and container loads side by side, with the US rules that apply whatever the origin.
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 most lawful commercial cargo — ask us about yours.
China → USA
Furniture from China
How to import furniture from China: tables, chairs, sofas, restaurant and office furniture. Container loading, duty rates, TSCA compliance.
China → USARestaurant Furniture from China
Import restaurant furniture from China: commercial chairs, booths and tables, contract-grade packing, Section 232 on upholstered seating, fire-code testing.
China → USAOutdoor Furniture from China
Import patio and outdoor furniture from China: aluminum, rattan and teak sets, the aluminum-extrusion AD/CVD scope, Lacey Act and seasonal timing.
China → USANatural Stone from China
Import granite, marble, slate and basalt from China: slabs, countertops and pavers, A-frame loading, and why quartz and porcelain slabs are a different story.
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 → 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 → USAAuto & Engineering Parts from India
Importing auto parts and engineering components from India: forgings, castings, machined parts. Quality documentation, duty rates.
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.
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 & Foods from Spain
Importing Spanish olive oil and specialty foods: FDA registration and Prior Notice, 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, the duty position, 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.
Germany → USAAuto Parts from Germany
Importing German auto parts: the Section 232 EU ceiling, which parts it covers, country-of-origin traps, DOT and EPA rules, and sea or air freight.
Germany → USAMedical & Lab Equipment from Germany
Importing German medical and lab equipment: FDA registration, listing and 510(k), FCC for wireless devices, freight for sensitive instruments, and tariffs.
Germany → USABeer from Germany
Importing German beer to the USA: TTB importer's permit and COLA, FDA registration and Prior Notice, the three-tier system, kegs, and reefer or dry containers.
Belgium → USAPharmaceuticals from Belgium
Importing pharmaceuticals from Belgium: Section 232 on patented drugs (EU ceiling, generics excluded), FDA registration, and GDP cold chain via BRU or LGG.
Belgium → USAChemicals & Plastics from Belgium
Importing chemicals and plastics from Antwerp: TSCA import certification, IMDG dangerous goods, ISO tanks and drums, AD/CVD and Section 301 checks.
Belgium → USAFrozen Fries & Vegetables from Belgium
Importing frozen fries and vegetables from Belgium: −18°C reefer containers, FDA registration, Prior Notice and FSVP, HS 2004 versus 0710, and EU tariff checks.
Spain → USAWine from Spain
Importing Spanish wine: Rioja, Ribera, Priorat and Cava; TTB permit and COLA, FDA Prior Notice, three-tier, reefer vs liner vs flexitank, and EU tariffs.
Spain → USACosmetics & Fragrances from Spain
Importing Spanish cosmetics and perfume: FDA MoCRA facility registration and product listing, perfume as UN1266 Class 3 dangerous goods, excise and labels.
Spain → USAOlives & Preserved Foods from Spain
Importing Spanish table olives, canned seafood and peppers: the ripe-olive AD/CVD orders and scope, FDA LACF and acidified-food filings, NOAA rules for tuna.
Italy → USAWine from Italy
Import Italian wine to the USA: TTB permit, COLA and FDA steps, e-AD and MRN at origin, reefer or liner from Genoa, and the EU tariff explained.
Italy → USAOlive Oil & Gourmet Food from Italy
Import Italian olive oil, cheese, pasta and cured meats: FDA steps, the 60-day raw-milk rule, USDA cheese licences, swine fever zones and pasta AD duties.
Italy → USAMachinery from Italy
Import Italian packaging, food-processing and machine-tool equipment: crating, flat racks, rigging, CE vs UL, and the Section 232 metals derivative check.
Italy → USALuxury & Classic Cars from Italy
Import a classic or luxury car from Italy: the 25-year rule, HS-7 and EPA 3520-1, Italian deregistration, container from Genoa, Section 232 duty for EU cars.
Italy → USAPorcelain Tile & Marble from Italy
Import Italian porcelain tile and Carrara marble: no AD/CVD on Italian tile, Sassuolo to La Spezia, 20ft weight-out, A-frames for slabs, delivery to your yard.
Italy → USAFurniture & Lighting from Italy
Import Italian furniture and lighting: Section 232 on EU upholstered seating, Lacey Act, TSCA, UL listing for lamps and white-glove delivery.
France → USAWine & Champagne from France
Import French wine and Champagne to the USA: TTB permit and COLA, FDA Prior Notice, reefer or liner from Le Havre, and the 2026 tariff questions still open.
France → USACognac & Spirits from France
Import Cognac, Armagnac and French spirits to the USA: sealed FCL against theft, TTB permit and COLA, excise at entry, and tariff status confirmed at quoting.
France → USACosmetics & Perfume from France
Import French perfume and cosmetics to the USA: UN1266 Class 3 dangerous-goods shipping, MoCRA facility registration and product listing, US agent and labels.
France → USAAntiques, Art & Furniture from France
Ship antiques, art and vintage furniture from France to the USA: duty-free Chapter 97 entry, French export certificates, ivory and CITES checks, and crating.
France → USAAerospace Parts & Machinery from France
Import aircraft parts and machinery from France: EASA Form 1 and FAA 8130-3 dual release, duty-free civil-aircraft entry, air from CDG, crated machinery.
France → USACheese & Gourmet Food from France
Import French cheese and gourmet food to the USA: the 60-day raw-milk rule, FDA Import Alerts 12-03 and 12-10, dairy licences, Prior Notice, FSVP and reefer.
Malaysia → USAMedical Gloves & Disposables from Malaysia
How to import nitrile and latex gloves from Malaysia: FDA 510(k) and listing, Import Alert 80-04, forced-labor checks, the Section 301 layer and freight.
Malaysia → USAFurniture from Malaysia
Import rubberwood furniture from Malaysia: dining and bedroom sets, Section 232 on upholstered seating, the mattress AD order, Lacey Act and container loading.
Malaysia → USAElectrical & Data Center Equipment from Malaysia
Import servers, switchgear, power and cable from Malaysia: the Section 301 server exemption, FCC Part 15, UFLPA tracing and Section 232 copper checks.
Malaysia → USABatteries & Energy Storage from Malaysia
Import lithium-ion cells, packs and energy storage from Malaysia: UN3480 Class 9 shipping, UN38.3, the duty, cell origin and FEOC checks — and why no solar.
Malaysia → USAPalm Oil & Oleochemicals from Malaysia
Import palm oil, palm kernel oil and oleochemicals from Malaysia: the Section 301 exemption, forced-labor checks, flexitank and ISO tank shipping, FDA and TSCA.
Vietnam → USAFurniture from Vietnam
Importing furniture made in Vietnam: Section 232 on upholstered seating and cabinets, the Section 301 layer, Chinese-parts AD/CVD risk, Lacey and TSCA.
Vietnam → USAApparel & Footwear from Vietnam
Importing clothing and shoes from Vietnam: origin by garment assembly, UFLPA cotton tracing for Chinese fabric, CPSIA and labeling, multi-factory consolidation.
Vietnam → USASeafood from Vietnam
Importing shrimp, pangasius and seafood from Vietnam: AD/CVD orders, SIMP, FSIS inspection for pangasius, MMPA fishery bans, FDA prior notice and reefers.
Vietnam → USAMachinery & Electrical Equipment from Vietnam
Importing transformers, motors, cable, switchgear and machinery from Vietnam: substantial transformation, Section 232 metal content, DOE and UL rules, crating.
Vietnam → USACoffee, Cashews & Pepper from Vietnam
Importing Vietnamese robusta coffee, cashews and black pepper: FDA registration, prior notice and FSVP, the coffee and spice tariff exemption, 20ft loads.
Japan → USAJDM & Classic Cars from Japan
Importing cars from Japan to the USA: the 25-year rule to the build month, Japanese export papers, the classic-car tariff, CARB limits and scams.
Japan → USAKei Trucks from Japan
Importing kei trucks from Japan: the chicken tax, the 25-year rule, which states register them, why California is hard, and how mini trucks ship to the US.
Japan → USAJDM Engines & Parts from Japan
Importing JDM engines, transmissions and parts from Japan: duty by part, draining for ocean freight, UN3530, and EPA and CARB engine-swap rules.
Japan → USAMachine Tools & Robots from Japan
Importing CNC machine tools and industrial robots from Japan: METI export control and the 該非判定書, Section 232 relief to 2027, rigging, crating and ocean freight.
Japan → USAJapanese Whisky & Sake from Japan
Importing Japanese whisky and sake to the USA: TTB permits and COLAs, FDA, the three-tier system, the JSLMA 'Japanese whisky' standard and reefer for nama sake.
Turkey → USAMarble & Travertine from Turkey
Import Turkish marble and travertine: HTS 2515 vs 6802, why quartz AD/CVD doesn't apply, the Section 301 layer, 20ft weight limits, Aliağa and Mersin.
Turkey → USATowels & Home Textiles from Turkey
Import Turkish towels, bathrobes and bedding from Denizli and Bursa: UFLPA cotton tracing, FTC labels, MID codes, the Section 301 layer and 40HC loads.
UK → USAClassic Cars from UK
Importing a classic car from the UK: the 25-year rule, HS-7 and EPA 3520-1, right-hand drive, DVLA V5C, RoRo vs container and the tariff on UK classics.
UK → USAScotch Whisky & British Spirits from UK
Import Scotch whisky, gin and British spirits to the USA: TTB permit and COLA, the HMRC age certificate, excise at entry and which UK tariffs still apply.
South Korea → USALithium Batteries & Energy Storage from South Korea
Import lithium-ion cells, packs and storage systems from Korea: UN3480 and UN3536 shipping, UN38.3, Section 232 vs 301 duty, cell origin and UFLPA checks.
South Korea → USASteel Products from South Korea
Import steel from South Korea: Section 232 on full value, AD/CVD orders on coil, plate and pipe, melt-and-pour data, SIMA licences and 20ft weight limits.
Taiwan → USAFasteners from Taiwan
Import screws, bolts, nuts and nails from Taiwan: Section 232 on full value, AD orders on nails and threaded rod, origin proof, FQA and 20ft weight-outs.
Taiwan → USABicycles & E-Bikes from Taiwan
Import bikes and e-bikes from Taiwan: UN3556 dangerous-goods shipping, CPSC 16 CFR 1512, UL 2849, children's bike CPCs, frame origin and Section 301 duty.
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.
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.
USA → BrazilMachinery & Equipment to Brazil
Exporting machinery and equipment from the USA to Brazil: Siscomex/RADAR licensing, layered import taxes, ex-tarifário planning.
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 and the Caspian, EAEU duty and 16% VAT, the recycling fee.
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.
Europe → KazakhstanIndustrial Machinery to Kazakhstan
Shipping industrial machinery and production lines from Europe to Kazakhstan: Middle Corridor via the Caucasus and Caspian, road, 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.
USA → EuropeAlmonds & Tree Nuts to Europe
Exporting California almonds, pistachios and walnuts to Europe: the EU zero-duty quota for US tree nuts, aflatoxin pre-export checks and moisture control.
USA → EuropeVehicles to Europe
Shipping a car from the USA to Europe: zero EU duty on US-built cars since July 2026, import VAT, RoRo or container, the 72-hour title rule and registration.
China → EuropeFurniture to Europe
Shipping furniture from China to Europe from our Foshan office: GPSR, the REACH formaldehyde limit, EUDR due diligence, plywood anti-dumping and ocean routing.
China → EuropeMachinery & Electrical Equipment to Europe
Shipping machinery and electrical equipment from China to Europe: CE marking, the 2027 Machinery Regulation, CBAM on steel parts, EU anti-dumping and routing.
Europe → KazakhstanMedical & Pharmaceutical to Kazakhstan
Shipping medicines, medical devices and lab equipment from Europe to Kazakhstan: EAEU registration, cold-chain air freight, Middle Corridor and screening.
China → ItalyFurniture & Lighting to Italy
Shipping furniture and lighting from China to Italy: Foshan origin control, 22% import IVA, the GPSR responsible person, CE for lamps and the EUDR deadline.
China → ItalyMachinery & Equipment to Italy
Shipping machinery from China to Italy: CE marking and the EU importer's duties, the Machinery Regulation from 20 January 2027, flat racks and Foshan checks.
China → ItalyLED Lighting, Batteries & E-Bikes to Italy
Shipping LED lighting, lithium batteries and e-bikes from China to Italy: EU anti-dumping duties on e-bikes, the Battery Regulation and Class 9 DG sea freight.
China → ItalyElectric Vehicles to Italy
Shipping Chinese electric cars to Italy: EU countervailing duty per manufacturer on top of car duty, minimum-price undertakings, type approval, DG rules.
China → ItalySteel & Aluminium Goods to Italy
Shipping steel and aluminium goods from China to Italy: CBAM authorised-declarant status above 50 t a year, the EU steel quota regime and anti-dumping checks.
USA → ItalyCars & Classic Cars to Italy
Shipping an American car to Italy: how EU duty and 22% IVA apply to US-built cars, title to CBP 72 hours before export, Italian registration and the ASI.
USA → ItalyUsed Machinery to Italy
Exporting used machinery from the USA to Italy: why EU CE conformity is needed before use, EAR screening and EEI, EU duty on US-built machines, flat racks.
USA → ItalyAlmonds & Pistachios to Italy
Exporting California almonds and pistachios to Italy: EU aflatoxin limits and border checks, the USDA pre-export check for almonds and moisture-safe containers.
USA → ItalyHousehold Goods to Italy
Shipping household goods from the USA to Italy: duty- and IVA-free transfer-of-residence relief, the 12- and 6-month rules, documents and old-town delivery.
USA → FranceCars & Classic Cars to France
Shipping a car from the USA to France: CBP title and EEI, EU duty and 20% TVA on US-built cars, RTI approval, the malus and collector cars.
USA → FranceAerospace Parts to France
Shipping aerospace parts from the USA to France and Toulouse: EAR and ITAR classification, 8130-3 release paperwork, dangerous goods, and air or ocean freight.
USA → FranceMedical & Laboratory Equipment to France
Shipping medical and laboratory equipment from the USA to France: CE marking under the EU MDR and IVDR, French labels, imaging systems, air and ocean freight.
USA → FranceMachinery & Equipment to France
Shipping machinery from the USA to France: CE marking and French instructions, EU duty on US-built machines, flat rack, RoRo and 400 V power.
China → FranceMachinery to France
Shipping machinery from China to France: CE conformity and French manuals, EU anti-dumping checks, Foshan-office loading control, and Le Havre or Marseille-Fos.
China → FranceElectronics & Batteries to France
Shipping electronics and lithium batteries from China to France: Class 9 dangerous goods, the EU Battery Regulation, French EPR registration and CE marking.
China → FranceFurniture & Lighting to France
Shipping furniture and lighting from China to France: Foshan and Shunde sourcing, 40HC loading, French furniture EPR, GPSR, formaldehyde limits and the EUDR.
China → FranceSteel & Aluminium Goods to France
Shipping steel and aluminium goods from China to France: CBAM declarant status, EU steel quotas and anti-dumping checks, and profiles, structures and fasteners.
China → VietnamMachinery & Production Lines to Vietnam
Shipping machinery and production lines from China to Vietnam: truck via Lang Son or sea to Hai Phong and HCMC, Vietnam's used-machinery age limit, Form E.
China → VietnamFabrics, Yarn & Trims to Vietnam
Shipping fabric, yarn and trims from China to garment factories in Vietnam: truck to Hanoi in 2–4 days, sea to HCMC, Form E and UFLPA cotton tracing.
USA → VietnamHardwood Lumber & Logs to Vietnam
Exporting US hardwood lumber and logs to Vietnam: phytosanitary certificates, Vietnam's timber legality rules, Lacey-ready paperwork for furniture makers, AES.
USA → VietnamHousehold Goods & Vehicles to Vietnam
Shipping household goods to Vietnam when you move back: duty relief for returning residents, why cars are excluded, container moves from California and the US.
USA → JapanCars & Pickups to Japan
Ship a car from the USA to Japan: no import duty, 10% consumption tax, shaken inspection and lighting changes, US title and EEI rules, container or RoRo.
USA → JapanHousehold Goods to Japan
Shipping household goods from the USA to Japan: customs form C5360 in two copies, the six-month rule for unaccompanied goods, what is restricted, and costs.
USA → JapanMachinery & Equipment to Japan
Exporting machinery from the USA to Japan: EAR classification and ECCNs, EEI in AES, Japan's 10% consumption tax, PSE and 50/60 Hz power, crating and freight.
China → Canada
Furniture to Canada
Importing furniture from China to Canada from our Foshan office: anti-dumping on seating and mattresses, formaldehyde labels, CARM, GST and rail inland.
China → CanadaExcavators & Construction Machinery to Canada
Shipping excavators and construction machinery from China to Canada: EPA-certified engines, ECCC declarations, clean used machines, flat racks and CARM.
China → UKFurniture to UK
Importing furniture from China to the UK from our Foshan office: fire safety labels, UK Timber Regulations, EORI, import VAT and Suez or Cape routing.
China → UKExcavators & Construction Machinery to UK
Importing excavators and construction machinery from China to the UK: anti-dumping on 11–80 t excavators, CE or UKCA, Stage V engines and flat racks.
China → GermanyFurniture to Germany
Furniture from China to Germany from our Foshan office: EUDR, the EU formaldehyde limit, LUCID packaging, ElektroG, 19% import VAT, Hamburg delivery.
China → GermanySteel & Aluminium Goods to Germany
Steel and aluminium goods from China to Germany: CBAM declarant status with the DEHSt, EU steel quotas and melt-and-pour, anti-dumping, heavy cargo.
USA → Australia
Cars & Classic Cars to Australia
Shipping a car from the USA to Australia: import approval before it ships, the asbestos ban, BMSB season, AUSFTA duty, 10% GST and luxury car tax.
USA → AustraliaUsed Machinery to Australia
Exporting used machinery from the USA to Australia: DAFF cleanliness, BMSB treatment, the asbestos ban, ISPM 15, EAR and EEI, flat racks and AUSFTA duty.
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