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U.S. Sea freight Price Calculator
Shipping Boxes, Crates and Pallets (LCL)
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The website is a platform that provides an Online LCL freight Calculator, enabling users to calculate international shipping costs for both commercial cargo and personal goods.
There is no need to wait for a price quote. Now you can calculate international cargo delivery costs in real time, 24/7, and book and receive instructions within 24 business hours.
Our website streamlines international conveyance from the USA, specializing in LCL (Less than Container Load) freight. LCL is a low-cost solution for shipping goods internationally that don't require a full 20—or 40-foot container.
When planning international cargo delivery, consider:
If you answered "yes," LCL is your most cost-effective and reliable option.
For experienced exporters:
For first-time shippers:
As a licensed and bonded U.S. freight forwarder, we offer:
Whether transporting commercial goods or personal belongings, we provide end-to-end support for your international transportation needs.
1. Unlike many countries worldwide, the United States enforces federal law mandating that all ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs) possess valid licenses and bonds. Engaging in international transportation from the U.S. through unlicensed OTI companies, which disguise themselves as legitimate, can result in many issues and high costs when delivering cargo from the USA to foreign destinations. It is crucial to avoid any dealings with rogue movers.
2. While most cargo shipments from the USA to overseas locations arrive at their destinations intact and without any losses, it is essential to note that ocean freight carriers' liabilities are limited in the event of damage or loss. These carriers are only liable for up to $500 per customary unit and cannot exceed $1500 for the entire shipment. Therefore, it is advisable to consider insuring valuable cargo to safeguard against potential financial losses.
3. When shipping goods internationally, whether for commercial or personal purposes, it is essential to be aware of destination charges, also known as local charges. These charges are incurred at the destination and are separate from freight charges. Suppose you need to ship cargo from the USA to a foreign country. In that case, it is prudent to determine who will bear the responsibility for these expenses, whether the shipper or the consignee.
Below is an outline of the payment structure for international multimodal cargo transportation using Less than Container Load, specifically concerning ocean freight originating from the United States:
*Unless subject to special U.S. export regulations.
We recommend perusing our website's FAQs and references to enhance your experience with international shipping from the USA. This information will make the process more predictable and alleviate unnecessary stress. Understanding the costs of cargo and responsibilities upfront helps eliminate surprises during international cargo recovery.
4. Paying attention to the arrival notice for your shipment is crucial! Typically, carriers' destination agents act as well as customs brokers. Their primary objective is to get your goods released to you as soon as possible. It is imperative to follow their instructions diligently, pay the applicable destination charges, and promptly take possession of your released goods.
Please be aware that import recoveries at destinations are time-sensitive. The sooner you initiate the necessary procedures, the less likely you will encounter deadline penalties such as storage fees, demurrage charges, or Customs penalties.
We strive to provide a professional and seamless experience with your international shipment and are here to assist you every step of the way.
ALGERIA: Shipping from the USA to Algeria must be covered by a Letter of Credit. This link provides more information about Algeria and the Letter of Credit. Also, a Certificat de contrôle de qualité is required for all exports to Algeria.
AUSTRALIA: Australian shipments are restricted to wood packing. Find more information about shipping goods from the USA to Australia regarding ISPM15 regulations in this link.
BANGLADESH: Exports of second-hand capital machinery to Bangladesh may require an Inspection Certificate for Customs clearance.
BOTSWANA: For exports to Botswana to clear customs, the goods must comply with the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) Import Inspections Regulations (SIIR) of the Standards Programme.
BRAZIL: 1. Brazil requires CNPJ numbers (Brazilian Tax ID) for both shipper and consignee.
2. Shipping goods from the USA to Brazil requires an NCM Code (not an HS Code, as in other countries). For used personal effects, the suggested NCM is 9797. Otherwise, search NCM code at - https://www.exportgenius.in/search-live-data.php#shipment
3. The Wooden Clause is mandatory for Shipments routed to Brazil. The below Wooden Clause sample for reference:
BILL MUST SHOW IN THE DESCRIPTION:
For Skid / Pallet / Crate (anything that can be made of wood):
-Wooden Packing: Processed Wood, or
-Wooden Packing: Treated and Certified (the materials have been treated and fumigated and include a Certificate); or
-Wooden Packing: Not Treated and not Certified (the materials have not been treated nor fumigated and do not include a Certificate); or:
-Wooden Packing: Not Applicable (when packing material is not wooden).
EXAMPLE: WOOD PACKING TREATED TO ISPM15 SPECIFICATIONS; Wooden package: treated and certified
IF NOT WOOD (any other package type): Bill must show "WOODEN PACKING: NOT APPLICABLE."
4. The express release is not allowed to ship to Brazil. There are only two release terms for that destination: release originals at the origin or release at the destination.
CAMEROON: Programme d’Evaluation de la Conformité Avant Embarquement (PECAE) for Exports to Cameroon.
NIF and PR number: Every importer to Cameroon must apply for the NIF (Numero d'Identification Fiscale) number. With this unique NIF number, the importer can obtain a transaction number starting with PRxxxx. This PR number differs for every shipment and must be mentioned in the BESC document.
Without the PR number, shipments will not be accepted in Cameroon, and BESC documents cannot be validated.
CHINA: Shipping goods from the USA to China requires the consignee's TAX ID# or USCI# (Unified Social Credit Code Identifier). The Unified Social Credit Code Identifier is an 18-digit number (sometimes including letters), unique for every Chinese company. It's mandatory for all enterprises and other organizational types in Mainland China. The code states that the business has been registered and verified with the Chinese government to operate legally. Find more information about shipping to China regarding the TAX ID# or the consignee's USCI# in this link.
COLUMBIA: Shipping cargo to Colombia requires an NIT (Colombian business tax number).
ECUADOR: PERSONAL EFFECTS RESTRICTIONS: No commercial invoice is needed, but a packing list is insufficient. For customs clearance, the consignee will need a consumerized list (packing list certified by the Ecuadorian Consulate) and must be able to prove (with a copy of passport) that the consignee has been out of the country for at least a year. The agent will only deliver documents when the shipment arrives at the port. The consignee MUST do additional procedures, such as customs and transport.
EGYPT: ACID# REQUIRED. Since July 1st, 2021, a 9-digit ACID# (Advanced Cargo Information identification number) has been required for all inbound shipments to Egypt. The Egyptian importer or a customs broker acting on behalf of the importer may access the online e-portal (https://www.nafeza.gov.eg/ar) to request the issuance of the ACID number for a particular shipment. The ACID# must be generated 48 hours before the cargo departs from the USA.
According to new security regulations, all shipments to/or transshipped via EGYPT and SPAIN require a copy of the consignee's passport (or visa). Find more information about shipping commodities from the USA to/via Egypt in this link. Shipments also must be approved by GOEIC to issue the mandatory Certificate of Inspection for exports of Regulated Products to Egypt.
INDIA: All shipments to India must include the following information:
1. Import and Export code (IEC) of the importer.
2. GST identification no. (GST NO.) of the importer.
3. Official email ID of the Importer (to be used for correspondence by steamship lines and customs).
4. PAN Number of Notify.
5. 6 Digit International HS (Harmonized) code.
6. Cargo Value.
INDONESIA: For all PERSONAL EFFECTS to Indonesia, to clear customs without paying Tax and duty, the consignee must submit a packaging list to the Embassy of Indonesia, which must get stamped by the Embassy.
Effective 7/16/2007, the Indonesian government requires specific commodity descriptions for the following:
Spare parts, Auto parts: Gear, Nut, Doll, Chain, Chassis, etc
Electronic parts: Diode, Transistor, LED, IC, cable, PCO, etc.
Foodstuff: Noodle, Candy, Tea, Coffee, etc
Stationery: Books, Pencil, Pen, Ink, etc
Household: Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Chair, etc
Chemical product, chemicals: Dyestuff, Surfactant, Soap, etc
Fabrics, textiles: Jeans, T-shirts, underwear, socks, hats, etc
Tools: Screwdriver, hammer, saw, drill, etc.
ISRAEL: Shipping goods from the USA to Israel requires the consignee's VAT (TAX-Number). Find more information about Israel regulations at this link.
ITALY: Shipping household goods or personal effects to Italy is subject to Italian Government restrictions and regulations. If you ship household goods or personal effects to Italy, contact your local Italian Consulate in advance. Find more at this link.
NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand shipments are restricted to wood packing. Find more information about how to ship freight from the USA to Australia regarding ISPM15 regulations in this link.
NIGERIA: Shipping from the USA to Nigeria requires an 'M Form' before departing. Find more information about how to ship to Nigeria regarding the 'M Form' provided in this link.
To qualify and be cleared as personal effects, the receiver must have stayed outside Nigeria for at least nine months with a valid passport. All the items must not be commercial.
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has implemented a strict set of guidelines for exports to Nigeria called the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP).
PAKISTAN: CARGO MUST BE CUSTOMS CLEARED IN KARACHI BEFORE IT CAN BE MOVED TO THE FINAL DESTINATION.
PERU: Peruvian Customs requires the consignee's Peruvian Tax ID number (known as RUC) to be included in the Bill of Lading for shipments to Peru.
QATAR: Qatar requires a Certificate of Origin. Read more about how to Ship to Qatar.
Also, exports of vehicle spare parts, tires, and some electrical products to Qatar require a mandatory Certificate of Conformity for Customs clearance. Through the Qatar Ministry of Business and Trade – Department of Consumer Protection and the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM), the Government of the State of Qatar has issued a set of strict rules regulating the import and sale of Vehicle Spare Parts and Vehicle Tyres.
RUSSIA, BELARUS, KAZAKHSTAN, ARMENIA, and KYRGYZSTAN: Compliance with Customs Union Technical Regulations is required when exporting to the Eurasian Economic Union - EAEU (former Customs Union). Member states are Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. GOST certification systems for individual member states are gradually replaced by certification to the Customs Union Technical Regulations (CUTR).
TANZANIA: To assure Tanzanian consumers of the safety and quality of imported goods they buy and to protect Tanzanian manufacturers from unfair competition, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS), a statutory organization of the government of Tanzania, implemented guidelines called the Pre-Shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) to Standards Programme.
SAUDI ARABIA: When shipping from the USA to Saudi Arabia, every package, carton, and box must be permanently marked, stating the Country of Origin. Find more about shipping to Saudi Arabia with respect to the Country of Origin marked in this link. A Conformity Assessment Program has been implemented for all exports to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. All products require a Certificate of Conformity, also called an SASO CoC, to be cleared through Saudi Customs.
South Africa:
TYPICAL PERSONAL EFFECTS RESTRICTIONS
1) Non-Commercial Personal Effects must be prepaid to the client's door.
2) Rates will be quoted on a case-by-case basis.
3) Customs Requirements:
A) An original passport is needed AT THE DESTINATION at least 14 days before
the arrival of the vessel; B) The Importer is required to complete the customs form.
DA304 & P1160 in triplicate in the Presence of SA customs officers
presenting the passport in its original; C) An inventory stating the value of
Goods are required. 4) Additional documents: A) Marriage certificate - if a
Foreigner is married to a SA Citizen; B) immigration permit - original
required is not endorsed in the passport; C) An SABC TV license is required if
importing television - obtain one on arrival; D) Goods packed in wood must
Have a fumigation certificate for wood packaging. An instruction that no
Charitable/Second-Hand cargo is accepted for shipment without prior
approval from the SA agent.
Find more information about how to ship to South Africa's restrictions in this link.
SPAIN: According to new security regulations, all shipments to/or transshipped via EGYPT and SPAIN require a copy of the consignee's passport (or visa). This link provides more information about shipping items from the USA to/via Spain.
UGANDA: Requires a Certificate of Conformity for products regulated under the Uganda Pre-Export Verification of Conformity to Standards Programme (PVoC).
THE UNITED KINGDOM: Shipping goods from the USA to the UK requires a ToR1 filing before departing. Exemptions from filing ToR1 are commercial (B2B) shipments and shipments to the UK consigned to UK citizens. If a load to the UK is consigned to a UK citizen, a copy of the consignee's UK passport must be provided before the shipment departs from the country of origin. Find more information about shipping to the UNITED KINGDOM regarding ToR1 filing in this link.
Consignee EORI# required. This new requirement goes into effect for all shipments arriving after January 1st, 2021, in the UK. All shipments require the EORI number.
VIETNAM: All export shipments to destinations in Vietnam require an HS code and Consignee Tax ID to be included in all export documentation. Failure to provide this information will delay cargo from loading.
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