Freight & chargeable weight: what to verify
Prepare a China-origin shipment for a U.S. FBA warehouse. Start with packaging volume and weight, then add the real carrier quote to calculate your inbound cost. Estimates are only as reliable as the entered shipment facts and applicable duty and tax information. The tool is not a customs determination or binding freight quotation.
What makes this calculation different?
- Measure LCL cubic meters and volumetric weight before comparing quotes.
- Enter the actual delivery-to-FBA price rather than a fabricated lane rate.
- Account separately for federal import duties, additional measures and brokerage fees.
How to use the result
Start with the focused worksheet above. Enter real goods and shipping information rather than placeholder market averages. Review the official national tariff and relevant product requirements. If your shipment has other charges, open the detailed landed-cost workspace and add each amount only once. You can then export the result or request a confirmed carrier quotation from a freight provider.
Questions sellers ask
Is a 100 kg shipment always billed at 100 kg?
Not necessarily. Air and express couriers may charge by volumetric weight if greater than gross weight.
Do all U.S. FBA warehouses cost the same to deliver to?
No. Final-mile cost varies by warehouse location and delivery arrangement.
Can I assume $800 duty-free import treatment?
No. Do not assume legacy U.S. de minimis rules apply; verify current CBP measures.
Read formula and tax-base limitations · Official data sources and review dates