If you consider shipping from China to US or Canada, you should know how to get the goods safely delivered. This process includes a complicated set of procedures while also ensuring that the delivery is without any mishaps. Here are a few things to ensure that you get a safe and secure delivery of your products from China.
Insurance of the Goods
If you have chosen to ship goods overseas via a Chinese exporter, your first step should be to obtain insurance for the goods that you are sending. Although it may be optional to carry insurance with you when shipping goods to the USA, it would be useful to have this insurance for your convenience if something went wrong during your transit. There are several types of insurance available, and you should make sure that you choose the right one.
Ensure Your Courier Settings
You may also decide to arrange for your courier company to pick up the parcel once it has been shipped. However, this process may be quite expensive, as it involves paying for the parcel shipping to your home. It is worth noting that some courier companies will charge extra for this service, as they do not offer this service for all customers.
Complete all Export Requirements
When you are shipping goods from China to the USA, you should also take care to ensure that you have fulfilled the Department of Commerce’s export requirements in the USA. Many exporters have to go through a formal process before exporting goods from China to the USA. The requirements are there to make sure that the products you ship from China comply with all regulations and export restrictions that apply to the country you are exporting.
Compliance with International import and export laws
Shippers are responsible for ensuring that all documentation is correct and have obtained approval to export the goods from their respective countries. The requirements may differ slightly from supplier to supplier. Still, you should always read the documentation that you are given to ensure that you have all the information you need for the process to run smoothly. In addition to these requirements, shippers will also have to ensure that all goods that they are shipping are compliant with any applicable international import and export laws.
When shipping from China to the USA/Canada, you will also need to find out if you are liable for taxes and duties on the items. If they are imposed, the duty fees may be collected at the point of export or when you receive the items.
