Shipping from a US port to a door address within the US, Canada, or Mexico is a complex process that is typically not offered by logistics providers available on Freightos.com.

While some factories or suppliers may offer to ship to a US port and allow you to choose a forwarder to handle the shipment from there, it is generally not advisable to book the port-door leg of your shipment separately from the rest of your order. There are several reasons for this:

Unexpected charges: If your factory is arranging a "to US port only" shipment, the quote does not include destination charges which can range from $300-$700, depending on the port and size of the shipment. This charge must be paid to the US representative of the freight company your factory works with and processing of the next leg of your shipment cannot begin until it is paid. This charge cannot be added to any quote on Freightos.com and will be your responsibility.

Customs filing: The US Customs and Border Protection Agency requires an Import Security Filing (ISF) to be filed before your goods leave China. The customs broker is responsible for filing it and heavy fines may be imposed if it is not completed in time. Coordinating timing can be difficult as the ISF filing is handled by a second forwarder, while the factory is more concerned with sending the goods on their way.

Because of the potential for unexpected charges and difficulty coordinating timing for customs filing, it is much better to book an FOB quote that starts in China and ends at your desired destination to ensure that everything is taken care of.