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IMPORTING TO THE US

Importing Inventory to a US Warehouse: What Sellers Need to Know

Getting inventory from a factory abroad onto a US warehouse shelf takes four players: a freight forwarder, a customs broker, an importer of record, and a warehouse that receives what lands. Here is how the chain works, what to prepare, and exactly where we pick it up.

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How the import chain works

✓A freight forwarder books the ocean or air shipment and moves your cargo to a US port
✓A licensed customs broker files the entry and clears your goods through US customs
✓Every shipment has an importer of record, responsible for duties and compliance. With the right registration it can be you, even without a US company
✓Duties and taxes depend on product classification and country of origin, and your broker calculates them
✓We do not run freight or customs ourselves. Experienced specialists do that better, and we refer you to the right kind of partner
✓Our work starts the moment cargo lands: from the port to our California or Florida warehouse, the last leg is a short truck ride

What to prepare before the shipment

YOUR CHECKLIST
Detailed packing list with SKUs and quantitiesRequired
Warehouse delivery address on the shipping documentsRequired
Cartons labeled by SKU, not mixedFaster
A heads up to the warehouse before arrivalFree

Send us the packing list before the container sails, and receiving is scheduled before your goods even reach the port.

Importing through South Florida? Read the port to shelf guideSetting up Shopify Payments with a 3PL? Read the verification guideNo US company? See how international brands work with us

Where we come in

01
Cargo lands
Your container or pallets arrive from the port to our warehouse.
02
Same day receiving
We unload, count, and inspect everything against your packing list.
03
Inventory goes live
Your stock appears in your dashboard, and you can start selling immediately.
04
Orders ship
We pick, pack, and ship the same business day, at 99.8% shipping accuracy.
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Frequently asked questions

Do you handle international shipping or customs clearance?
No. Freight and customs need experienced specialists, and we refer you to the right kind of partner. Our work starts the moment your goods land at the warehouse, and from there receiving happens the same day.
Can I import to the US without a US company?
Yes. A foreign business can act as the importer of record through the proper registration, which your customs broker arranges. We open fulfillment accounts for international sellers either way, with or without a US entity.
What details does my freight forwarder need from you?
The warehouse delivery address, receiving hours, and your packing list shared with us in advance. We provide all of it when you open an account, for California, Florida, or both.
How fast can I sell after the container arrives?
Receiving is $0.15 per unit and happens the day your cargo arrives: unloaded, counted against the packing list, and live in your dashboard. Most sellers can start selling the same day.