China-US Air Freight
China-US air line: direct flights from Hong Kong/Shenzhen in 5-7 days, transshipment 7-10 days. Peak-season pallet space reserved, battery-capable, DDP delivery to FCs and doors.
Service Overview
The China-US air line links the Hong Kong and Shenzhen airports to major US gateways (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York), built for high-value and deadline-critical cargo. Direct services deliver in 5-7 days, transshipment in 7-10 — 3-4x faster than ocean and roughly half the cost of express couriers.
When air makes sense
- High value: electronics and branded goods where transit time is cash-flow
- Hard deadlines: stockout rescue, product launches, last replenishment before promotions
- Battery goods: built-in battery cargo ships on compliant lanes
- The middle ground: volumes too heavy for express, too urgent for ocean
Why us in peak season
Every Q4 and pre-Chinese-New-Year window, US-bound air space tightens and rates spike. Our pallet-block agreements with airlines reserve capacity in advance, keeping surcharges capped and your cargo on board instead of rolled.
For very large or heavy shipments, evaluate full charter service; for battery documentation see general air freight; pure-battery dangerous goods ship on the DG air freight lane.
Key Features
Service Scope
Lanes: Direct to LA/Chicago/New York; transshipment via Seoul/Tokyo/Taipei.
Departure: Dual points at Hong Kong (dense flights, full battery credentials) and Shenzhen.
Cargo: General goods, built-in battery products, FBA-bound freight, urgent samples.
Timing
Reference transit (calendar days):
- Direct: 1-2 day flight + clearance, 5-7 days total
- Transshipment: 3-4 day flights + clearance, 7-10 days total
- FBA check-in: add 1-3 days for appointment
Pricing
Billed on chargeable weight — actual vs volumetric (L×W×H cm ÷ 6000), whichever is greater — in express or economy tiers. DDP quotes bundle export, clearance and duties. Peak-season fuel surcharges apply.
Process
1. Quote: product, piece count, dimensions and weight
2. Booking: flight and rate confirmed, goods received
3. Security + build-up: weighed, screened, palletized
4. Flight: direct or transshipment with trackable milestones
5. Delivery: cleared and delivered to door or FC
FAQ
Q: Air freight vs DHL/UPS express?
A: Air line runs cargo flights plus destination clearance at roughly half the express rate, trading 2-3 extra days for big savings. Express stays door-to-door single-label for small urgent parcels. Above 20kg, the air line almost always wins.
Q: How is peak-season space secured?
A: Pallet-block agreements with multiple airlines reserve capacity by the pallet. Book 5-7 days ahead in peak windows.
Q: Can earbuds ship on this lane?
A: Built-in battery goods (earbuds, phones, laptops) have compliant lanes — HK departures carry the fullest credentials. Share product photos and model numbers to confirm.
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