{"id":7497,"date":"2025-11-26T04:18:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T04:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deepskyblue-reindeer-105612.hostingersite.com\/?p=7497"},"modified":"2025-11-26T07:37:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T07:37:58","slug":"shipping-from-china-best-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/en\/shipping-from-china-best-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Section 10: Your Ultimate Guide to Shipping from China \u2013 Finding the Best Solution for Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Shipping products from China is a critical factor for importers, often forcing a tough balance between speed and cost. This guide exposes you to all the mainstream and innovative shipping solutions available, especially focusing on practices friendly to small businesses and <a href=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/sourcing-pricing\/\">e-commerce<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re moving a small 20kg shipment or thousands of kilograms, this post will help you select the optimal solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Global-Transport-Modes-on-Trade-Routes-Representing-International-Shipping.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7544\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Global-Transport-Modes-on-Trade-Routes-Representing-International-Shipping.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Global-Transport-Modes-on-Trade-Routes-Representing-International-Shipping-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Global-Transport-Modes-on-Trade-Routes-Representing-International-Shipping-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Global-Transport-Modes-on-Trade-Routes-Representing-International-Shipping-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Global-Transport-Modes-on-Trade-Routes-Representing-International-Shipping-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Who Handles Your Shipment? The 4 Key Roles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In international shipping, four main players are involved in the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-Handles-Your-Shipment.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7547\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-Handles-Your-Shipment.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-Handles-Your-Shipment-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-Handles-Your-Shipment-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-Handles-Your-Shipment-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-Handles-Your-Shipment-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Role<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Your Interaction<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Shipper<\/strong><\/td><td>Your product supplier (the exporter).<\/td><td>Direct contact (provides the cargo).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Consignee<\/strong><\/td><td>You, the importer (the receiver).<\/td><td>Direct contact (receives the cargo).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shipping Companies<\/strong><\/td><td>Companies owning the physical assets (trucks, vessels, aircraft) that move the goods.<\/td><td>You never deal with them directly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Freight Forwarder<\/strong><\/td><td>A crucial broker who coordinates all shipping companies, handles logistics, and manages import\/export processes from pick-up to delivery.<\/td><td>You or your supplier must find one.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choosing a Freight Forwarder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supplier&#8217;s Forwarder (Recommended for New Importers): Ask your supplier to arrange shipping. While they may add profit to the fee, it&#8217;s safer. If the cargo is lost or damaged, the supplier shares responsibility since it&#8217;s their choice of forwarder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your Own Forwarder: Search on Google or use platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/shipping-solution\/\">Freightos<\/a> or Flexport. Freightos is user-friendly for quotes, but remember:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quotes are often just to the destination city, not your final address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s best suited for traditional sea freight or air freight to major Western markets (North America, UK, Western Europe, Australia).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Understand 5 Essential Incoterms (Trade Terms)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Incoterms define the responsibilities and costs between the buyer (you) and the seller (supplier). <a href=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/extra-service\/\">Always confirm the Incoterm when asking for a price<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Incoterm<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Seller Responsibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Buyer Responsibility<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>ExW<\/strong><\/td><td>Ex Works<\/td><td>Product cost only (at their warehouse). No shipping\/export service.<\/td><td>All costs from pick-up at warehouse to final delivery.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FOB<\/strong><\/td><td>Free On Board<\/td><td>Deliver to a China seaport\/airport + Export costs.<\/td><td>All costs from China port\/airport to final delivery.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CIF<\/strong><\/td><td>Cost, Insurance, and Freight<\/td><td>Deliver to a seaport\/airport in your country + China-side costs + Insurance.<\/td><td>All costs from your country&#8217;s port\/airport to final delivery + Import clearance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DDU<\/strong><\/td><td>Delivered Duty Unpaid<\/td><td>All shipping costs to your doorstep.<\/td><td>Import duties\/taxes + Customs clearance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DDP<\/strong><\/td><td>Delivered Duty Paid<\/td><td>All shipping costs to your doorstep + Import duties\/taxes.<\/td><td>Receives the goods.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Note: If shipping by courier (FedEx, UPS), you should usually pay the supplier in ExW term, as the courier handles everything from the supplier&#8217;s door.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Shipping Solutions by Cargo Size &amp; Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Understand-5-Essential-Incoterms.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7546\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Understand-5-Essential-Incoterms.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Understand-5-Essential-Incoterms-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Understand-5-Essential-Incoterms-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Understand-5-Essential-Incoterms-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Understand-5-Essential-Incoterms-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best solution depends heavily on your shipment&#8217;s size and weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. Air Courier (Express Shipping) &#8211; For Cargos Below 500kg<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest, fastest, and most expensive solution, often used by new importers and e-commerce sellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Providers<\/strong><\/td><td>FedEx, DHL, UPS, TNT. They handle the entire process (pick-up, export, import, delivery).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>Very Fast: Typically 3-5 days to most countries.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td>Most expensive. Around $6-$7\/kg (North America\/W. Europe, but highly variable). Minimum charge applies for small parcels (less than 20kg).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hacks<\/strong><\/td><td>Don&#8217;t contact the courier directly. Use a Chinese supplier\/agent who gets 40%+ discounts due to large volume.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Crucial Concept: Dimensional Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>Shipping is charged by the greater of the actual weight or the dimensional weight.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Formula<\/strong><\/td><td>Length x Width x Height(cm) \/ 5, 000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Verdict<\/strong><\/td><td>Not economical for large-sized but low-value products (e.g., paper towels). Items with lithium batteries, liquid, or powders are restricted (may cost 50%+ more).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Sea Freight (LCL\/FCL) &#8211; For Cargos Over 2 CBM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The slowest and cheapest method, operated by freight forwarders coordinating multiple parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FCL (Full Container Load):<\/strong> For shipments over 20 CBM (book an entire 20&#8243; or 40&#8243; container).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LCL (Less than Container Load):<\/strong> For smaller shipments, your forwarder shares a container with others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volume Recommendation:<\/strong> Do <strong>not<\/strong> choose sea freight if your shipment is less than 2 CBM, as the fixed costs make the average cost-per-CBM too expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>Very Slow: Typically 30-50 days (China port to your door).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td>Cheapest: About 85% lower than air courier. Costs vary significantly: ~$100-$300\/CBM to US\/Europe before the 2020-2021 price hikes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost Breakdown<\/strong><\/td><td>Ocean freight is only a small part; most costs are at the destination port (importing, customs, land shipping).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. Air Freight &#8211; For Cargos Above 500kg<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to sea freight, this uses a freight forwarder to book space on commercial airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Air Freight (Forwarder)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Air Courier (FedEx, etc.)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td>Cheaper: ~20% lower than courier.<\/td><td>More Expensive.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensional Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>L x W x H \/ 6,000 (Lower Dimensional Weight).<\/td><td>L x W x H \/ 5,000 (Higher Dimensional Weight).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Clearance<\/strong><\/td><td>More tedious (may need more compliance certs).<\/td><td>Easier clearance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Verdict<\/strong><\/td><td>Choose Air Freight for >500kg to save cost, especially for big-sized\/light-weighted goods. Choose Courier for &lt;500kg for better service and speed.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D. Railway Freight &#8211; For European Full Container Load<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A middle-ground solution for shipping to Europe (not the US).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate: ~15-20 days (faster than sea).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate: ~2 times the cost of sea freight (cheaper than air).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Limitation<\/strong><\/td><td>Mostly requires FCL (Full Container Load). Limited routes, mainly servicing Eastern Europe and Western Asia.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. E-commerce and Small Business Focused Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sea\/Air Freight + Local Courier (The E-commerce Favorite)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Air-Courier-Express-Shipping.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7543\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Air-Courier-Express-Shipping.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Air-Courier-Express-Shipping-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Air-Courier-Express-Shipping-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Air-Courier-Express-Shipping-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Air-Courier-Express-Shipping-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sea-Freight-LCLFCL.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7545\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sea-Freight-LCLFCL.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sea-Freight-LCLFCL-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sea-Freight-LCLFCL-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sea-Freight-LCLFCL-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sea-Freight-LCLFCL-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This method combines the affordability of ocean or air transport with the last-mile efficiency of a courier (like UPS in the US).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Combination<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost vs. Air Courier<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time vs. Sea Freight<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Target User<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sea + Courier<\/strong><\/td><td>~$2\/kg (much cheaper).<\/td><td><strong>~20 days<\/strong> (20%-50% faster).<\/td><td>Amazon FBA sellers, small importers (50-100kg+).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Air + Courier<\/strong><\/td><td>~20% cheaper.<\/td><td>Only a few days slower.<\/td><td>When you need speed and small savings.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Pro Tip: This is the most popular solution for <a href=\"https:\/\/chisourcing.com\/amazon-fba\/\">Amazon FBA sellers<\/a> shipping small quantities. Look for freight forwarders based in China who specialize in shipping to Amazon.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Epackage (China Post\/Yanwen) &#8211; For Dropshipping (&lt;2kg)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the perfect solution for very small, light-weight packages (e.g., cheap jewelry, gadgets) used by dropshippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How it Works: Providers like China Post and Yanwen ship large batches of parcels by air, then use local postal services for the final delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advantages:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum shipment can start at just 20 grams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping fee charged by the gram.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disadvantages:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slow: 10-20 days (or more).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not stable; packages can get lost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Handling Customs Clearance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to prepare for both Export Clearance (in China) and Import Clearance (in your country).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Essential Documents (Required for Both Export and Import):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial Invoice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packing List<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bill of Lading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Origin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For Export: Your supplier usually handles this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Import: You must pay customs duties (based on product\/country) and may need additional compliance certifications. Consult your freight forwarder or customs broker for exact requirements and duty rates (e.g., MPF, HMF for the US).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You now have a clear understanding of the logistics landscape for shipping from China, from the slowest and cheapest sea freight to the fastest, most expensive air courier, and the balanced e-commerce solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which shipping solution is right for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&lt;500kg, Need Speed:<\/strong> Air Courier (FedEx, UPS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&gt;500kg, Need Speed &amp; Savings:<\/strong> Air Freight (through a forwarder).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&gt;2CBM, Need Lowest Cost:<\/strong> Sea Freight (LCL\/FCL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50-200kg, E-commerce, Balanced:<\/strong> Sea\/Air + Local Courier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dropshipping, &lt;2kg:<\/strong> Epackage (China Post\/Yanwen).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shipping products from China is a critical factor for importers, often forcing a tough balance between speed and cost.<br \/>\nThis ultimate guide will expose you to all the mainstream and innovative shipping solutions available, especially focusing on practices friendly to small businesses and e-commerce.<br \/>\nWhether you\u2019re moving a small 20kg shipment or thousands of kilograms, this post will help you select the optimal and most cost-effective solution to ensure your products reach their destination efficiently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7544,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7497","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-import-from-china-guide"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Shipping from China: Cheapest &amp; Fastest Options for Importers - ChiSouring<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Master shipping from China! 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