Shop from USA to China: Routes, Costs and Timing Explained

You can shop from USA to China through Amaboxly in three ways: order an item already listed in our shop, ask us to buy from a US store for you, or buy it yourself and forward the parcel. This guide covers what to check first, the cost pieces, timing of about 30 days, and customs basics.

Three checks before you pay a US store

Ask for a destination-specific quote first. Every route outside Malaysia needs one before you buy or ship, and a route to China does not mean every item, carrier or postcode is accepted. Send your city, postcode and the product link on WhatsApp at +1 (603) 440-9886 or through the contact page.

Look at what the item contains. Batteries (installed or spare), power banks, liquids, aerosols, cosmetics, magnets, radio functions, fragile glass or ceramics and bulky household items need extra review before buying.

Amaboxly does not sell freight insurance, and forwarding terms give no loss or damage cover. Glass, ceramics and liquids travel at your risk, though you can arrange cover elsewhere.

Three ways to shop from the USA to China

A shop listing is the shortest route. Each product page shows whether the item is Ready Stock Malaysia, Ready Stock USA or Pre-Order, and the shop’s own price, delivery and returns policy apply. The Pre-Order category is where the 50% deposit is offered.

Buy for me helps when a US store rejects a non-US card or billing address. In My Account, Forwarding, choose "Buy for me" and send the exact product URL, product name, size, colour, quantity, store price and a cart screenshot. If a checkout failed, add the error message. We review the request and place the order after you pay the payment request. Retailer acceptance and stock are never guaranteed. The fee is shown on the Buy for me page and in your payment request.

With "I bought something", get the complete receiving address and suite details before checkout, and never ship to an incomplete address. Keep the receipt and tracking number, declare the parcel with accurate contents and paid value, then review the quote before authorizing shipment. The worldwide parcel forwarding page explains the service.

What a delivered price to China is made of

For shop orders, prices can be shown in CNY as an estimate. We charge in ringgit at checkout and your bank converts, so the final amount can differ slightly. Delivery to China is a live quote per item, shown at checkout before you pay.

For forwarded parcels and Buy for me, China uses the standard worldwide air-freight rate, which is twice the Malaysia tier.

Billed weight is the higher of actual and dimensional weight, with a 1 kg minimum per box. Dimensional weight is length x width x height in inches, divided by 166 for pounds, then multiplied by 0.4536 for kg. A carton measuring 18 x 14 x 12 inches gives 3,024 / 166 = 18.22 lb, and 18.22 x 0.4536 = about 8.26 kg. A 3 kg winter jacket in that carton is billed on 8.26 kg, which uses the 9 kg row.

There is no extra air freight packing fee. Door delivery in China, import or clearance charges and any services are confirmed separately in your quote. The calculator on our shipping fees page estimates Malaysia forwarding only, so read the rate card there and ask us for your China figure.

Deposit and balance for orders to China

The 50% deposit is offered on Pre-Order items only. On the product page, choose the colour, choose "Pay 50% deposit" and add to bag. Cart and checkout show what you pay today and the balance due later. Ready Stock items are paid in full.

Orders to China go through our Malaysia hub, so the balance is due when the item arrives in China. The payment link comes by email and WhatsApp, and you can pay without logging in or from My Account, Orders, Pay. The item ships once the balance is paid.

Timing: plan around 30 days

Pre-Order items are usually bought within 1 to 3 business days of your order, with a first update within 3 to 5 business days. Estimated delivery is 30 calendar days from the order date, and Ready Stock USA items take about 30 days too. Peak seasons, US store delays and customs inspections can add a few days, so treat the checkout date as an estimate.

Each item moves through four statuses: Bought, In transit, Arrived and Delivered. Air freight forwarding is also about 30 days as a planning estimate. For express shipping, ask for a price on WhatsApp.

Customs and the General Administration of Customs

Imports into China are handled by the General Administration of Customs. In general terms, a parcel travels with a declared value and description, receipts may be needed, and the buyer pays any duty or tax assessed. Check the authority’s current guidance for your item before you order.

On shop orders, duties and taxes are your responsibility and are not included in our prices or delivery fees. We declare the accurate item value on customs forms, and forwarding customers must give us an accurate declaration and receipt.

Our US base in New Hampshire has no general state sales tax, which can benefit eligible purchases delivered to the confirmed receiving address there. It does not remove China’s import duties, taxes or clearance charges.

Returns and cancellations

Shop orders can be returned within 30 days of delivery, including change of mind. Change-of-mind returns must be in new condition, a 10% restocking fee of the total amount paid for the order applies, and the cost of shipping it back to the seller is deducted from your refund. Contact us with your order number and reason before sending anything back. The refund and returns policy has the full terms.

A Pre-Order or Ready Stock USA item can be cancelled any time before delivery, with a 10% processing fee deducted. A Buy for me request is free to cancel while it is Submitted or Information needed. Once the item has been bought, the charge is USD 35 per checkout.