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FBA Inventory Shipping DDP Service
Our air truck DDP service is specifically designed for shipping FBA inventory to the USA. This air plus truck DDP solution is ideal for B2B buyers who require speed without parcel-only pricing constraints. The 7 to 12 day door-to-door window ensures firm scheduling and reliable delivery timelines.
We manage the complete logistics chain including supplier pickup, export declaration, air uplift, US import clearance, duty and tax settlement, and truck final mile delivery. We coordinate inventory drops to align with FC receiving windows, providing sellers with a single landed cost and eliminating customs paperwork requirements.
Understanding "Double Clearance, Tax Included"
What do "double clearance" and "tax included" actually cover in a China to USA air truck DDP shipment?
Double clearance encompasses two customs events handled end-to-end: export declaration in China plus import clearance in the United States. Tax included means we advance and settle all applicable US import duties and taxes as importer of record. This creates one flat rate that bundles three essential actions: export declaration, import clearance and duty payment.
The quote functions as a single landed cost with no customs follow-up required by the consignee.
Comprehensive One-Stop Door-to-Door Service
What does a genuine one-stop air and truck DDP service include?
Service scope extends from supplier factory gate to consignee door: pickup and packing verification, air uplift from Chinese gateway, export declaration, US import clearance, duty and tax settlement under our customs bond, airport handling, and truck final-mile delivery. This replaces the 4-6 vendors typically coordinated by importers, with every stage tracked under a single reference number.
A single accountable partner manages the entire supply chain, providing importers with one consolidated invoice instead of multiple hand-off documents.
Transit Time and Cost Structure
How long does air and truck DDP take, and how is the price structured?
Standard door-to-door transit is 7-12 days, with truck final mile completed in 2-4 business days after clearance (3-6 business days for remote ZIP codes). Pricing is calculated on the greater of actual or volumetric weight, typically ranging from USD 6.5 to 9.5 per kilogram all-in DDP depending on commodity type, seasonal factors, and delivery zone. Since duty and import tax are included in the rate, the price functions as a complete landed cost.
For time-sensitive cargo, the air-plus-truck premium offers predictable pricing that, when considering total landed cost, proves more competitive than initially apparent compared to slower shipping modes.
Air Leg Plus Truck Final Mile Integration
How do the air leg and truck leg work together?
Shipments fly from Chinese gateway to US entry airport, clear customs under DDP terms, then transfer to truck transport for final delivery. Parcel-sized cartons are delivered via UPS within 2-4 business days, while palletized or oversize freight moves on dedicated road freight with liftgate service. Air transport handles value-dense volume while truck transport manages bulk cargo.
Separating air and truck segments maintains optimal control over both speed and cost efficiency for mixed-load shipments.
One-Stop Clearance and Documentation
What does one-stop clearance and documentation cover?
We handle China export declaration, US import entry and ISF filing, serve as importer of record, settle duty and tax payments, and prepare all necessary documentation including commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, and any required permits. Buyers only need to provide a product list and delivery address.
All documentation and clearance responsibilities remain with us, requiring no preparation from the consignee.
Customs Inspection and Door Delivery
What happens if US customs selects the shipment for inspection?
Customs inspections are covered by our service and managed by our US team. We absorb standard coordination costs, ensuring no examination invoices reach the importer. Our pre-filing review process for classification, valuation, and permit requirements maintains an inspection rate below industry average for the commodities we handle.
While inspections may add 1-2 days to transit time, they never become the consignee's responsibility or expense.
FBA Inventory Shipping Specialization
How do I ship FBA inventory?
Provide your shipment plan along with carton and pallet labels; we handle DDP clearance and truck inventory to the FC within designated receiving windows. Booking coordination with FC calendars ensures drops are accepted without rework fees.
Scheduled inventory drops protect both seller ranking and storage limit compliance.
Packing and Handling Standards
How are goods packed for air freight and truck final mile?
Packing is customized to commodity type and journey requirements: export-grade cartons or pallets, corner and edge protection, shock and moisture control, and clear handling markings. Each carton is weighed and dimensioned at pickup, ensuring booked rates, aircraft selection, and final-mile services match actual shipment specifications rather than estimates.
Proper origin packing protects cargo integrity, prevents airline acceptance delays, and eliminates oversize or overweight surprises after quote approval.
Consignee Preparation Requirements
What paperwork or actions does the receiving company need to handle?
Beyond providing a correct delivery address and contact information, nothing. The consignee does not file customs entries, appoint brokers, post bonds, or pay duties at delivery. We prepare all necessary documentation including commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, and entry papers.
You provide an address; we provide confirmed, duty-paid, tracked delivery to that location.
Door-to-Door DDP Process Steps
- Origin consolidation: Collection from your supplier, packing verification, and carton/pallet consolidation at Chinese gateway
- Export declaration: Filing export customs declaration and cargo release for uplift
- Air main leg: Confirmed space flight from Chinese gateway to US entry airport
- US import clearance: Licensed broker files entry and ISF, classifies goods, and releases from customs
- Duty and tax settlement: Payment of all applicable duties and import taxes as importer of record under customs bond
- Truck pickup: Cleared freight tendered to truck final mile (UPS for parcels or dedicated road freight for pallets)
- Delivery and signature: Carrier completes final mile and captures proof of delivery
Booking, Documentation and Payment
What information is needed for quoting and booking, and how is payment handled?
Quotes require product description, HS context (where known), gross weight, dimensions, declared value, and exact delivery address. Our team prepares all documentation including commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, and entry papers. Payment methods include T/T, PayPal, Western Union, or Bank Transfer.
Booking involves a single information exchange, after which importer input ceases until tracked delivery confirmation at destination door.
Tracking and Proof of Delivery
How is the shipment tracked and finalized?
A single reference number tracks cargo from supplier pickup to signed delivery. Status updates occur at gateway handover, uplift, US clearance, truck tender, and final delivery. Proof-of-delivery records complete the file with duties already paid.
Single-reference tracking and stored proof of delivery create fully auditable landed shipment records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is duty really included?
Yes. The quoted DDP air truck rate includes all duty and import tax; the approved amount represents the total payment for the described delivery service.
Do I need a US company or customs bond?
No. We clear shipments as importer of record under our own customs bond, enabling foreign sellers or consignees without US entities to import without additional setup requirements.
Can you deliver to Amazon FBA?
Yes, we service all 50 states, following appointment and labeling rules required by each facility.
Do you align with receiving windows?
Appointments are scheduled according to FC receiving calendars to ensure timely acceptance.