# Shanghai to USA Shipping with Supplier Consolidation | AEB

Importing goods from Shanghai usually means working with several factories. When planning [<u>shipping from China</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/shipping-freight-from-china/) to USA, you’ll need to decide before a single carton moves whether each supplier should ship on its own or together. [<u>AEB Logistics</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/aeb-logistics-revolutionizes-shipping-from-china-to-the-usa-with-seamless-cost-efficient-and-high-speed-freight-solutions/) **coordinates Shanghai to USA freight forwarding that combines multiple supplier orders into one trackable shipment, giving US importers one bill of lading, one customs entry process, and one delivery schedule instead of five separate headaches.**

We work with wholesalers, manufacturers, Amazon sellers, and Alibaba buyers who source from several [<u>Shanghai-area factories</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/shanghai-freight-forwarder/) at once. They all want the same things: predictable pickup timing, an honest total cost, and cargo that arrives at a named US warehouse or Amazon fulfillment center without surprises.

Supplier consolidation is a planning decision, not an automatic discount. It depends on [<u>cargo-ready dates</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/what-to-check-in-china-to-usa-freight-forwarders/) lining up, products that can travel together, and a freight forwarder who tracks every supplier’s status against one shipment plan.

Alan Fan built AEB Logistics on more than 20 years of shipping-from-China experience. Every shipment gets a dedicated account manager, from the initial supplier pickup in China through [<u>final delivery</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/door-to-door-shipping-china-to-usa-case-study/).

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[1 Combine Shanghai Supplier Orders into One Shipping Plan](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Combine_Shanghai_Supplier_Orders_into_One_Shipping_Plan)

[1.1 Multi-Supplier Consolidation for Alibaba Buyers and US Importers](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Multi-Supplier_Consolidation_for_Alibaba_Buyers_and_US_Importers)

[1.2 LCL Shipping for Smaller Combined Orders](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#LCL_Shipping_for_Smaller_Combined_Orders)

[1.3 FCL Shipping for Dedicated Container Space](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#FCL_Shipping_for_Dedicated_Container_Space)

[1.4 Air Freight for Time-Sensitive Inventory](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Air_Freight_for_Time-Sensitive_Inventory)

[2 How Much Does Consolidated Shipping from Shanghai Cost?](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#How_Much_Does_Consolidated_Shipping_from_Shanghai_Cost)

[2.1 Compare Total Landed Cost, Not Just the Freight Rate](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Compare_Total_Landed_Cost_Not_Just_the_Freight_Rate)

[2.2 Pickup, Storage, Handling, and Destination Charges](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Pickup_Storage_Handling_and_Destination_Charges)

[2.3 When Consolidation Saves Money, and When Separate Shipping Makes Sense](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#When_Consolidation_Saves_Money_and_When_Separate_Shipping_Makes_Sense)

[2.4 Request an Itemized AEB Logistics Quote](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Request_an_Itemized_AEB_Logistics_Quote)

[3 How AEB Logistics Coordinates Your Supplier Shipments](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#How_AEB_Logistics_Coordinates_Your_Supplier_Shipments)

[3.1 Confirm Supplier Locations, Cargo-Ready Dates, and Pickup Details](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Confirm_Supplier_Locations_Cargo-Ready_Dates_and_Pickup_Details)

[3.2 Arrange Receiving, Inspection Support, Labeling, and Palletization](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Arrange_Receiving_Inspection_Support_Labeling_and_Palletization)

[3.3 Choose the Shanghai Export Route and Confirm Freight Booking](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Choose_the_Shanghai_Export_Route_and_Confirm_Freight_Booking)

[3.4 Coordinate Export Documents, US Customs Clearance, and Tracking](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Coordinate_Export_Documents_US_Customs_Clearance_and_Tracking)

[4 Delivery to Your US Warehouse or Amazon FBA](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Delivery_to_Your_US_Warehouse_or_Amazon_FBA)

[4.1 Commercial Delivery, LTL Transport, and Unloading Requirements](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Commercial_Delivery_LTL_Transport_and_Unloading_Requirements)

[4.2 Amazon FBA Prep, Labeling, and Delivery Appointments](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Amazon_FBA_Prep_Labeling_and_Delivery_Appointments)

[4.3 Storage and Shipment Splitting for Multiple Destinations](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Storage_and_Shipment_Splitting_for_Multiple_Destinations)

[4.4 Confirm Importer Responsibilities and DDP Service Scope](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Confirm_Importer_Responsibilities_and_DDP_Service_Scope)

[5 Why Choose AEB Logistics for Shanghai Freight Forwarding?](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Why_Choose_AEB_Logistics_for_Shanghai_Freight_Forwarding)

[5.1 Alan Fan’s More Than 20 Years of Shipping-from-China Experience](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Alan_Fans_More_Than_20_Years_of_Shipping-from-China_Experience)

[5.2 One Account Manager from Supplier Pickup to Delivery](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#One_Account_Manager_from_Supplier_Pickup_to_Delivery)

[5.3 Amazon SPN Membership and Verifiable Chinese Business Registration](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Amazon_SPN_Membership_and_Verifiable_Chinese_Business_Registration)

[5.4 Case Study Reference and Illustrative Shipment Planning](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Case_Study_Reference_and_Illustrative_Shipment_Planning)

[6 Frequently Asked Questions](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Frequently_Asked_Questions)

[6.1 How long does consolidated shipping from Shanghai to the USA take?](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#How_long_does_consolidated_shipping_from_Shanghai_to_the_USA_take)

[6.2 Can you combine orders from Shanghai suppliers and factories elsewhere in China?](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Can_you_combine_orders_from_Shanghai_suppliers_and_factories_elsewhere_in_China)

[6.3 What happens if one supplier misses the agreed cargo-ready date?](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#What_happens_if_one_supplier_misses_the_agreed_cargo-ready_date)

[6.4 Is consolidated LCL shipping cheaper than separate supplier shipments?](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Is_consolidated_LCL_shipping_cheaper_than_separate_supplier_shipments)

[6.5 How are US tariffs and import duties calculated for consolidated goods?](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#How_are_US_tariffs_and_import_duties_calculated_for_consolidated_goods)

[6.6 Can AEB Logistics deliver consolidated shipments directly to Amazon FBA?](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-to-usa-shipping-with-supplier-consolidation/#Can_AEB_Logistics_deliver_consolidated_shipments_directly_to_Amazon_FBA)

**RELATED** [<u>China to USA Shipping: Complete Guide for Success</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa-shipping/)

## Combine Shanghai Supplier Orders into One Shipping Plan

Combining orders from several Shanghai suppliers into one shipment can lower your per-unit [<u>freight</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/shipping-freight-from-china-to-us/) cost and simplify customs paperwork. But it only works when supplier timelines and products are compatible.

Streamlining [<u>international shipping</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/qingdao-to-usa-freight-forwarding-for-importers/) requires aligning factory schedules, warehouse staging, and vessel departures. We build the plan around your actual cargo-ready dates, not the assumption that every order belongs in the same container.

[<u>Multi-supplier consolidation</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/best-forwarders-for-complex-china-usa-freight/), LCL, FCL, and air freight suit different combinations of volume, urgency, and supplier count. To choose the right option, start by checking how many suppliers you’re working with and when each can have goods ready.

### **Multi-Supplier Consolidation for Alibaba Buyers and US Importers**

Buyers sourcing from more than one Shanghai factory, including through Alibaba and 1688, can have goods picked up from each supplier and brought into one coordinated international shipping plan. Before pickup begins, we confirm each supplier’s address, cargo-ready date, and carton details.

The products don’t need to come from the same marketplace or vendor type. Even after the cartons are physically combined, the shipment still needs accurate commercial invoices, HS codes, and values for each supplier’s goods.

### **LCL Shipping for Smaller Combined Orders**

[<u>LCL shipping</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/lcl-shipping-from-china/) works when your combined cargo doesn’t fill a full container. A less than container load (LCL) shipment lets you share container space with other shippers, so you pay for the volume your consolidated order uses rather than renting a full 20-foot or 40-foot container.

This option suits buyers combining a handful of suppliers with moderate carton counts. Our [<u>sea freight china usa</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/sea-freight-china-usa/) service includes [<u>door-to-door freight</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/shipping-freight-from-china-to-the-usa-2/), customs clearance coordination, and delivery to Amazon FBA.

### **FCL Shipping for Dedicated Container Space**

[<u>FCL shipping</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/shipping-freight-from-china-to-us-2/) makes sense when your consolidated supplier orders add up to enough volume to justify a dedicated container. You can choose a 20-foot, 40-foot, or 40-foot high-cube container. Because the container isn’t shared with other shippers, it usually means fewer handling touchpoints between Shanghai and your US destination.

Larger combined orders, or cargo that needs extra security, tend to suit FCL better than LCL.

For high-volume cargo, dedicated container space serves as an economical [<u>ocean freight solution</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa-ocean-freight-case-study/) that simplifies multi-supplier receiving.

### **Air Freight for Time-Sensitive Inventory**

[<u>Air freight</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/shipping-freight-from-china-to-the-usa/) suits consolidated orders where speed matters more than cost per kilogram. An air shipment from Hong Kong to Los Angeles can take around five days, while general industry guidance puts standard air freight closer to 7 to 10 days, depending on the route and destination.

If you urgently need one supplier’s goods, shipping that SKU by air while the rest travels by [<u>ocean freight</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/ocean-freight-china-to-usa/) is often more practical than delaying the entire order.

**RELATED** [<u>Shanghai and Ningbo Freight Forwarder to USA | AEB Logistics</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-and-ningbo-freight-forwarder-to-usa/)

## How Much Does Consolidated Shipping from Shanghai Cost?

Consolidated shipping from Shanghai usually [<u>costs</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/container-shipping-costs-china-to-usa/) less per unit than shipping each supplier’s goods separately. But to make a fair comparison, include every charge, not just the freight rate on the quote. A 20-foot container, a shared LCL pallet, and an air shipment all have different prices, and combining suppliers changes the math again.

### **Compare Total Landed Cost, Not Just the Freight Rate**

Landed cost includes everything needed to get [<u>consolidated cargo</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/cargo-from-china-to-usa/) from Shanghai suppliers to your US door: freight, customs brokerage, duties, insurance, and destination handling. In international shipping, a quote that shows only the base ocean freight or air rate leaves out the number that matters for budgeting.

Fuel surcharges, cargo value (which affects both insurance and customs valuation), and destination charges all contribute to the total. Cargo insurance can give your combined shipment extra protection against transit risk, which matters when goods from several suppliers travel in the same container.

### **Pickup, Storage, Handling, and Destination Charges**

Consolidation adds steps that separate shipments don’t need: domestic pickup from each Shanghai-area factory, warehouse receiving, short-term storage while you wait for the last supplier, and repacking or labeling if needed. Each step may appear as a separate line item.

We can include customs brokerage in your quote. It usually runs around USD 125, depending on how many commodities are in the shipment. Locations without a loading dock may need liftgate service, billed at USD 100.

### **When Consolidation Saves Money, and When Separate Shipping Makes Sense**

Consolidation tends to pay off when suppliers are reasonably close together, cargo-ready dates line up within a few days, and the products can travel together without regulatory conflicts. It makes less sense when one supplier is weeks behind the others. In that case, waiting can cost more in delayed inventory than shipping that order on its own.

Separate shipments may also work better when the final US destinations differ, or when one SKU needs air freight while the rest can wait for ocean freight.

Weighing these trade-offs is a routine part of international shipping when managing varied production schedules across China.

### **Request an Itemized AEB Logistics Quote**

Want to know what consolidated door-to-door freight from your Shanghai suppliers would actually cost? Send us the supplier addresses, destination, Incoterms, HS codes, cargo value, carton counts, dimensions, weights, and estimated cargo-ready dates through the AEB dashboard or by emailing [<u>support@aeblogistics.com</u>](mailto:support@aeblogistics.com). We’ll put together an itemized quote before you commit to anything.

**RELATED** [<u>Door-to-Door Shipping From Ningbo and Shanghai to the USA</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/door-to-door-shipping-from-ningbo-and-shanghai/)

## How AEB Logistics Coordinates Your Supplier Shipments

We manage consolidated Shanghai shipments in four connected stages, from supplier confirmation through freight booking and US customs documentation. A missing detail at any stage can delay the whole plan, so we check each shipment’s status before cargo leaves a factory.

### **Confirm Supplier Locations, Cargo-Ready Dates, and Pickup Details**

Before anything moves, we build a supplier list with each factory’s address, product, estimated carton count, and cargo-ready date. That helps us assess pickup geography and decide whether faster suppliers should wait for slower ones.

We arrange supplier pickup in China directly at the factory or warehouse door. Before freight heads toward [<u>major China ports</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/freight-forwarding-from-china-ports-to-the-usa/) like Shanghai, we confirm carton counts and check packaging condition.

### **Arrange Receiving, Inspection Support, Labeling, and Palletization**

Once goods reach our consolidation point, we check each supplier’s cartons against your shipment plan: supplier name, carton count, visible condition, weight, and dimensions. We can arrange [<u>product inspection support, labeling, and palletization</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/key-capabilities-in-a-china-to-usa-freight-forwarder/) where they add real value, rather than applying the same steps to every carton.

We also flag damaged outer packaging here, before it becomes a problem at sea.

### **Choose the Shanghai Export Route and Confirm Freight Booking**

Once we confirm the consolidated weight and volume, we help you choose between LCL, FCL, and air freight for your [<u>China-to-USA freight booking</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/freight-forwarder-china-to-usa/). Final packed cargo data from the warehouse is more reliable than early factory estimates, so we choose the mode once we have the actual numbers.

Most consolidated cargo departs via ocean freight through the Port of Shanghai, delivering steady transit times to [<u>US West and East Coast ports</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/port-to-port-freight-forwarding-china-to-usa/).

Our [<u>freight forwarder shanghai to usa</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/freight-forwarder-shanghai-to-usa/) service covers the booking as part of the full shipment plan.

### **Coordinate Export Documents, US Customs Clearance, and Tracking**

We handle export [<u>customs clearance</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/freight-forwarders-china-to-usa-shipping-with-full-customs-support/) and documentation filing with Chinese authorities before consolidated cargo leaves Shanghai. On the US side, we coordinate customs clearance and provide HS/HTS code guidance. If AEB Logistics clears the shipment on your behalf, you’ll need to provide a Power of Attorney.

You can [<u>follow the shipment through milestones</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa-freight-forwarder-with-live-tracking/) including Accepted, In Transit, Export Customs, Export Departure, Import Entry, Import Arrival, and Delivered.

**RELATED** [<u>Shenzhen and Shanghai Freight Forwarder to USA | AEB Logistics</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shenzhen-and-shanghai-freight-forwarder-to-usa/)

## Delivery to Your US Warehouse or Amazon FBA

Delivery requirements for a consolidated Shanghai shipment depend on its destination, whether that’s a commercial warehouse, a residential address, or an Amazon fulfillment center. We confirm those requirements before the shipment leaves China, so final-mile delivery does not become a surprise at drop-off.

### **Commercial Delivery, LTL Transport, and Unloading Requirements**

Commercial addresses and warehouses with a loading dock are usually straightforward for final delivery. Locations without one may need liftgate service during final-mile delivery. Depending on shipment size, we coordinate LTL or small parcel delivery with carrier partners including Schneider, J.B. Hunt, YRC, Landstar, North American, UPS Freight, and FedEx Freight.

Residential deliveries can involve additional accessorial fees. We confirm those before dispatch.

### **Amazon FBA Prep, Labeling, and Delivery Appointments**

For consolidated orders headed to Amazon, FBA prep includes FBA labeling, product inspection support, packaging, and palletization. We coordinate [<u>Amazon FBA</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa-freight-forwarding-port-to-port-ddp-and-fba/) delivery by scheduling compliant appointments through Amazon’s Carrier Appointment Request Portal. For LCL shipments, we schedule FBA appointments once cargo arrives at our destination warehouse.

Amazon doesn’t act as Importer of Record, and fulfillment centers will reject shipments that arrive with unpaid duties, taxes, or shipping charges. Our [<u>shipping to amazon fba</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/shipping-to-amazon-fba/) service helps keep the paperwork clear before the truck arrives.

### **Storage and Shipment Splitting for Multiple Destinations**

We can split consolidated orders headed to more than one Amazon warehouse or US location after they arrive, rather than splitting them before shipment. We offer warehousing support, inventory management, and shipment splitting, so one combined Shanghai shipment can still reach several destinations.

This also lets sellers hold inventory outside Amazon and replenish fulfillment centers as needed, instead of sending the full order to just one address.

### **Confirm Importer Responsibilities and DDP Service Scope**

[<u>Door-to-door service</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/door-to-door-freight-forwarder-china-to-usa/) and a DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) scope aren’t the same commitment, so confirm in writing which one applies to your shipment. Importers remain legally responsible for duties and taxes regardless of the Incoterm, even when AEB Logistics coordinates customs on their behalf.

Before booking, confirm the agreed scope for your consolidated shipment. Coverage can vary between what’s quoted and what’s delivered.

**RELATED** [<u>Sea Shipping From China To USA: Complete Guide To Ocean Freight Services And Transit Times</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/sea-shipping-from-china-to-usa/)

## Why Choose AEB Logistics for Shanghai Freight Forwarding?

Businesses working with multiple Shanghai suppliers choose AEB Logistics because one account manager tracks every vendor’s status against a single shipment plan. That means the importer doesn’t have to chase updates from five different factories. Most consolidation mistakes happen during coordination, so we built the service around getting that part right.

### **Alan Fan’s More Than 20 Years of Shipping-from-China Experience**

Alan Fan spent more than 20 years as a global carrier executive before founding AEB Logistics. His experience shapes how we plan consolidated shipments: we confirm supplier readiness early, verify cargo data before booking, and keep documentation consistent across every vendor in the shipment.

### **One Account Manager from Supplier Pickup to Delivery**

Every shipment, including multi-supplier consolidations, gets a dedicated account manager. They handle questions, documentation, and delivery details from pickup in Shanghai through final delivery in the USA. That gives you one point of contact instead of a trucker, a carrier, a customs broker, and a delivery agent working in isolation.

### **Amazon SPN Membership and Verifiable Chinese Business Registration**

AEB Logistics is a member of the Amazon Service Provider Network (SPN). Our Chinese legal entity, 青岛安柏物流有限公司, carries Unified Social Credit Code 91370200595265664M. You can verify the registration through China’s National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System at [gsxt.gov.cn](http://gsxt.gov.cn).

### **Case Study Reference and Illustrative Shipment Planning**

Consider an illustrative scenario: a US importer sources apparel from one Shanghai factory and packaging from a nearby supplier. Both are replenishing the same Amazon warehouse. Waiting a few days for their cargo-ready dates to align lets us confirm the total cartons and CBM, apply labeling, and book one LCL shipment instead of two separate bookings.

This is a planning example, not a reported result. We evaluate every consolidated shipment based on its own supplier timeline and cargo details. For more on how this works across routes, our [<u>shanghai and ningbo freight forwarder to usa</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-and-ningbo-freight-forwarder-to-usa/) page covers additional origin combinations.

**RELATED** [<u>Shipping China to USA: Costs, Methods, and Essential Steps</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/shipping-china-to-usa/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### **How long does consolidated shipping from Shanghai to the USA take?**

Transit time depends on the shipping mode and how many suppliers’ cargo-ready dates you’re waiting on. Published general estimates put ocean freight door to door at approximately 30 to 40 days and standard air freight at approximately 8 to 10 days. Port congestion, customs processing, and supplier delays can change the actual timeline, though.

### **Can you combine orders from Shanghai suppliers and factories elsewhere in China?**

Yes, products don’t have to come from a single city to be consolidated into one shipment. Cargo can move from inland factories or other China ports into Shanghai for consolidation. The key requirement is that the shipment is legally and operationally combined under one export plan.

### **What happens if one supplier misses the agreed cargo-ready date?**

A late supplier can delay the whole consolidated shipment if the plan waits for every order to arrive together. We track each supplier’s status against the shipment manifest. If a delay looks significant, shipping the ready goods separately is often more practical than holding everything.

### **Is consolidated LCL shipping cheaper than separate supplier shipments?**

Consolidated LCL shipping often costs less per unit than shipping each supplier separately because you share container space and some origin and destination charges. It isn’t automatically cheaper in every case, particularly when suppliers are far apart or require separate handling.

### **How are US tariffs and import duties calculated for consolidated goods?**

Each supplier’s goods still need accurate HS codes, product descriptions, and values, even after the cartons are physically combined, since duties are assessed per commodity. We provide [<u>HS/HTS code</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/hts-code/) guidance and import duty estimation support once we confirm shipment information. Importers remain responsible for the duties and taxes owed, though.

### **Can AEB Logistics deliver consolidated shipments directly to Amazon FBA?**

Yes, we handle complete Amazon FBA delivery for consolidated shipments from Shanghai directly to fulfillment centers. We offer FBA labeling and inspection support, and schedule delivery appointments through Amazon’s Carrier Appointment Request Portal. For [<u>LCL shipments</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/lcl-delivery/), we schedule appointments after cargo arrives at our US warehouse, and we can split shipments for multiple centers.

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2. [<u>Shanghai and Ningbo Freight Forwarder to USA | AEB Logistics</u>](https://aeblogistics.com/china-to-usa/shanghai-and-ningbo-freight-forwarder-to-usa/)
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