Navigating US Compliance from the First Sample

The USA has a complex product safety landscape. CPSIA for children's products, FDA for food contact, FCC/UL for electronics, Prop 65 for California chemical warnings, and TSCA for new chemical substances. Section 301 tariffs (25% on many Chinese goods) are a cost factor. We help US importers navigate every step: coordinating compliant factories, securing test reports at SGS/Intertek partner labs, preparing CPSC documentation, and filing correct customs entries with your EIN or IOR.

For Amazon US FBA sellers we also do full FNSKU labeling polybags case-ready palletization and pallet size matching for ONT8 / LAX9 / SBD1 / BWI3 or any other FBA code.

Shipping Ranges & Typical ETAs — USA · Canada · North America

Shipping Method Rate Range (Indicative Only) Average Door-to-Door ETA
Air Freight (Standard Economy) $4.00 – $9.00 USD / kg 7–14 business days
Sea Freight LCL (Less-than-Container Load) $40 – $85 USD / CBM 28–42 calendar days (Hamburg / Rotterdam / Bremerhaven / Antwerp)
Express Courier DHL / FedEx / UPS 5.0 – 13.0 USD / kg 3 – 7 business days
China–Europe Railway (if applicable for destination) From ~2.50 USD / kg equivalent (groupage) 18 – 28 calendar days
Full DDP — Duty + VAT/Taxes + Final Mile (when quoted) Included in your written DDP quote (see DDP breakdown below). Freight + Duty + VAT/Taxes + Clearance + Final‑mile.

China origin: Yiwu or Ningbo/Shanghai port. Domestic China trucking from supplier to port is already absorbed in our groupage fee for LCL.

Typical MOQ & Sourcing Fee Bands

Minimum Order Quantities
  • Off-the-shelf Yiwu goods: 20 – 200 pcs / SKU
  • 1688 / B2B in-stock: 2 – 50 pcs / SKU
  • OEM private label: 300 – 2,000 pcs / SKU (MOQ varies by category)
  • ODM new molds: 500 – 5,000 pcs / SKU
  • Below‑MOQ micro‑orders still possible at +10–30% per‑unit premium.
Yeatru Sourcing Fee (Transparent)
  • Bulk orders > $5,000: 3% of ex‑factory value
  • Trial orders $500 – $4,999: 5% of ex‑factory value
  • Micro orders < $500: min $50 or 8% (whichever lower)
  • 1st‑order PROMO: Blind‑sourcing / photo‑sourcing fee WAIVED for qualifying new sellers
  • No hidden fees. QC supplier search price neg & 60‑day warehouse FREE.

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) — What Is & Is NOT Included

When we provide a written DDP quote specific to your product destination and weight the total price explicitly INCLUDES the following 6 items:

Included in DDP
  1. International freight (air / sea / rail / express)
  2. China export customs clearance + export permits (per HS)
  3. Destination country import customs clearance filing
  4. Destination import duty (per applicable HS schedule)
  5. Destination VAT / GST / Sales tax
  6. Final‑mile delivery to the buyer's exact door address
EXCLUDED Unless Stated
  • Storage / warehousing fees after destination delivery
  • Demurrage beyond carrier free‑days
  • Product compliance certs (CE UKCA FCC FDA RoHS SASO SFDA UKCA CCC Halal…)
  • Bonded‑warehouse deferment VAT‑ID rep fees importer‑of‑record setup
  • Returns re‑shipments or reverse logistics
Specific Market Prep Capabilities
  • Amazon DE FBA prep: FNSKU + German safety warnings + polybag self-sealing
  • Palletization EUR-1 (80×120) standard for FBA and German 3PL
  • CE mark + DoC (Declaration of Conformity) file coordination
  • WEEE / Battery Act registration consultation at no extra cost
Destination Customs & Tax — USA · Canada · North America

US import rules: Shipments under $800 are duty-free (de minimis). Commercial shipments ≥ $2,500 need formal customs entry. ISF (10+2) filing required for all sea freight 24h before loading. Section 301 tariff (25%) applies to many consumer goods from China. We will itemise Freight, Insurance, Customs Duty, Section 301 Tariff, Broker Fee, and final-mile separately in your written DDP quote.

Success Case Study — Kitchen Gadgets · German Amazon Brand

REAL CLIENT · H2‑2024 / H1‑2026

Kitchen Gadgets · German Amazon Brand

A German DTC brand from Berlin was paying €8.40/unit for vegetable choppers through a German distributor. We sourced the OEM factory in Ningbo at €1.60 ex-factory coordinated LFGB food-contact report via SGS and shipped 12,000 units by LCL to Hamburg. Landed cost per unit: €3.05. The difference funded their entire Amazon DSP launch campaign. By Month 9 they achieved BSR #12 in Küchenhelfer.

  • Unit Cost
    28% – 61% lower landed vs prior supplier
  • Defect Rate
    0.3% – 1.0% (QC pass‑through)
  • Reorder Run Rate
    4x – 15x after 1st successful order

Frequently Asked Questions — USA · Canada · North America

Before production we review your product category. Children's products need CPSIA (lead ≤100ppm, phthalates ≤0.1%). Food-contact products need FDA food-safe declarations. Electronic devices need FCC Part 15 and UL. We only quote from factories with valid test reports and co-ordinate SGS/Intertek third-party testing at cost — you see the original lab invoice, no markup.

Yes — and we do it daily. Our DDP to Amazon FBA includes: China export, freight to LA/Chicago airport or seaport, US customs clearance, all duties including Section 301, ISF filing, and final delivery to your FBA warehouse (ONT8, LAX9, SBD1, etc.) with proper pallet labeling. ETA: 6–10 days air, 21–28 days sea.

Yes. Yeatru provides full Importer of Record (IOR) services under our licensed US customs broker. Small orders under $800 are duty-free (de minimis). Larger shipments need an EIN (we help you register for free). We handle ISF, HTS classification, duty calculation, and delivery to your door or FBA warehouse.

Sourcing Solutions for Other Markets

We serve 50+ countries worldwide. Explore our market-specific sourcing guides:

Ready to Start Your First Sourcing Project?

Send us your product photo 1688 link competitor listing or hand‑drawn sketch. We typically respond within 2 business hours (Mon–Fri China time) with MOQ unit price and shipping estimate — all transparent itemised no hidden fees.

  • Individual sellers welcome
  • 50% deposit only
  • Balance after QC approval

Why Yeatru Sourcing

  • 14+ yrs combined Yiwu sourcing team
  • 75,000+ audited supplier network
  • 200+ verified clients · 50+ countries
  • 98% satisfaction · 4.9/5 aggregate rating
  • Registered Chinese company with Import/Export license
  • Verified Alibaba Gold Supplier

2026 Real-World Case Study: USA × Amazon FBA Dog Chew Toy

MetricValueContext
Buyer profileB2C Amazon FBA seller, Seattle WAReferenced in 2 sourcing communities Q1 2026
Product categoryNatural rubber dog chew toyTopic alignment: USA pet products
Landed cost before$8.20/unitPurchased from US wholesale distributor
Landed cost after Yeatru$4.10/unitDDP USA air, CPSIA tested, FBA-ready
Annual run rate5,000 unitsAmazon FBA ONT8 warehouse, Ontario CA
Annual savings$20,50049% unit price reduction
CPSIA lead testPass (≤5ppm)SGS report $380, client paid direct
Timeline21 daysFirst contact → FBA checked-in

What happened

Client approached Yeatru wanting to cut costs on their best-selling dog chew toy. We sourced direct from a Yiwu rubber factory, arranged CPSIA lead testing, and shipped DDP air to their Amazon FBA warehouse. The client paid no customs broker fees and received products with proper carton labeling ready for FBA intake.

Why this matters

Most small US FBA sellers don't know they can import DDP with a US IOR (Importer of Record). Yeatru's DDP USA service makes direct-from-China viable even for small monthly orders. The client has since expanded to 4 more SKUs and is testing private label dog shampoo bottles with our OEM service.

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