United States — ZIP 8,9 — Matson Express West

Best For

Best for heavier cartons, LCL cargo, FCL containers, furniture, home goods and cost-sensitive shipments that can accept longer transit time.

Transit & Delivery Notes

Sea DDP service is designed for lower cost on heavier cargo. Transit time depends on sailing schedule, destination port congestion, customs clearance and inland delivery arrangement.

After arrival and customs clearance, local delivery may be handled by local truck delivery, depending on destination coverage, carton weight, warehouse requirements and shipment size.

Cost Rules

• Chargeable weight uses the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight.
• Volumetric weight formula: L × W × H ÷ 6000.
• Minimum chargeable weight: 12 kg based on the current price tier. Some air express channels may still apply a 21 kg shipment minimum according to the route note.
• Displayed USD rate is calculated from RMB base cost, global profit per shipment and exchange rate.

Customs & Duty Notes

All listed DDP channels are double-clearance and tax-included. Duties and taxes are included in the DDP service, but accurate product name, HS code, declared value and invoice details are still required.

For the United States, invoice value, HS code and product compliance should be checked carefully. Electronics, children products, food-contact goods and products under special duty measures may need extra review.

Cargo Restrictions

General cargo usually means ordinary products without batteries, built-in power, strong magnetism, brand-sensitive issues, liquids, powders or controlled materials. Battery or powered cargo is identified by product name, such as handheld fans, electric tools, forklifts, golf carts, scooters or products with built-in batteries. Sensitive cargo mainly includes branded goods, magnetic products and items that require extra carrier or customs confirmation. Sea freight is often more flexible for heavier general cargo, furniture, home goods and large cartons, but batteries, chemicals, liquids, wood packaging, brand-sensitive items and anti-dumping-risk goods still need review.

Documentation Required

Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, product description, HS code, declared value, carton details, consignee address and contact information. Sensitive cargo should be confirmed before pickup.