When planning to ship a 40ft container from China to the USA, it's crucial to understand the total cost structure involved in the door-to-door shipping process. This includes three main components: Origin Costs, Sea Freight, and Destination Costs. Here's a detailed breakdown of each part.

Origin Costs

Origin costs are incurred from the factory to the port of loading in China and often covered by the seller under the FOB incoterm. These costs include:

1. Truck Fee: Transportation of the container from the factory to the port. For instance, pick-up and delivery to Yangshan terminal cost around CNY 2400.
2. Customs Clearance: Export customs clearance for the cargo, typically costing CNY 100 per declaration.
3. Booking Fee: This fee is applied per container booking, particularly in East and North China. For example, it can be CNY 420 per booking.
4. THC/ORC: Terminal Handling Charge or Origin Receiving Charge. Although these charges serve the same purpose, their prices vary by port. An example THC is CNY 1000.
5. Documentation (DOC): Shipping line documentation costs, such as CNY 450.
6. Manifest: Required for customs, costing around CNY 100.
7. Seal: Container lock fee, which might be CNY 50.
8. VGM: Verified Gross Mass declaration fee, around CNY 50.
9. AMS: Automated Manifest System fee, approximately CNY 195.

Sea Freight

Sea Freight covers the port-to-port transport of the container. This could range from a Chinese port to a US inland container terminal, with an estimated cost of around USD 4000 for the sea journey.

Destination Costs

Destination costs are incurred after the container arrives at the port of discharge (POD) in the USA. These include:

1. Customs Clearance: Import customs clearance and shipment entry. Using a continuous customs bond, the cost is around USD 100.
2. ISF (Importer Security Filing): Costs about USD 35 with a continuous bond.
3. Delivery Order (D/O): Charged at USD 75.
4. Congestion Fee: Around USD 150.
5. Truck Fee: Delivery from the port to the consignee's warehouse, estimated at USD 950.
6. Chassis Split Fee: USD 150.
7. Chassis Fee: Charged per day, around USD 80/day, effective from December 1st, totaling USD 240.
8. Warehouse Documentation: Around USD 50.
9. Unloading: For overweight or oversize goods, the fee can be USD 700.
10. Pier Pass/Clean Truck Fee: Specific to California, approximately USD 160.

Additional Costs

Other potential fees include:

• Import Duty: Based on actual cost.
• Pre-pull Fee: USD 150 if required, with additional storage costs of USD 50/day.
• Insurance: Optional, calculated as Value × 1.1 × 0.2%.
• Customs Inspection Fee: If it occurs, it is charged at actual cost.
• Waiting Time: Free for the first 2 hours, then USD 95/hour thereafter.
• Clearance Fee: Without a continuous bond, the fee is USD 150 plus (Value + duty) × 0.5%, with a minimum charge of USD 65.
• ISF Without Continuous Bond: USD 35 + 75.

Summary of Costs

Here's a summary of the total costs in both CNY and USD:

This detailed breakdown helps in understanding the comprehensive cost structure for shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA, covering all the essential fees and additional charges that might occur.

If you're considering door-to-door shipping from China to the USA, feel free to contact us or submit your requirements to get an up-to-date shipping quote tailored to your specific needs.