Small shipments from China,
without customs surprises.
One all-in price, delivered duty paid: freight, customs, duties, and US delivery to your door, Amazon FBA, or Shopify warehouse, all included. No surprise bill when it arrives.
Invoice before payment
You approve the exact number first. No blind wire, no deposits.
All-in DDP price
The quote is the final number. No surprise customs bill.
Registered US business
A real company you can contact and hold accountable.
Licensed broker, human-checked
Customs filed by a licensed US broker, founder-approved.
Most forwarders make you wait days for a number.
Fill the form and get your all-in price on screen, before you close the tab. Freight, US customs clearance, duties, and delivery in one number, priced by the same engine our own team quotes from.
You describe the shipment
What it is and roughly what it weighs is enough to start. Cartons and destination sharpen it.
You get real prices
Air and sea options in seconds, all-in and firm. Nothing gets billed when it lands.
Then it gets checked
Our agent re-opens your shipment: whether the cartons make volumetric weight govern, what your goods need at customs, which option actually fits. It adds the questions that matter.
Some goods we will not put a price on automatically. If your shipment looks brand sensitive or restricted, we say so and a person here handles it, rather than quoting a number we would later take back. Using an AI assistant? It can quote this itself ›
Importing from China got harder. We make it simple again.
The $800 de-minimis exemption is gone. Customs fees now apply to every shipment, with no more duty-free small parcels.
Freight costs rose ~23% year-over-year in early 2026. Getting the method and paperwork right matters more than ever.
We quote one all-in price covering freight, customs, duties, and delivery (delivered duty paid), so nothing is left to settle at the door.
How we make it safe to ship
Quote before pickup
Tell us what the goods are, roughly what they weigh, and the two cities. You get a method recommendation and an all-in price before anything moves. If your product needs special handling, batteries, children's goods, food contact, we say so at the quote, not at the border.
Pay securely
A real invoice from a registered US business, sent only after you have approved the exact number in writing. You pay by bank transfer straight from the invoice. Nobody here asks for money before you have seen the price. No blind wires, no deposits.
Customs prepared
Commercial invoice, packing list, and HS code get checked before the shipment moves. Those three pieces of paper decide your duty rate and whether the border waves your goods through, so we get them right up front instead of fixing them in a hold.
A person owns the judgment calls
Software keeps quotes, documents, and updates moving around the clock. Anything that touches your money, an unusual product, or a promise to a third party stops at a human first. The founder personally signs off on those calls.
Why Plain Freight
Built for small loads
Amazon FBA restocks, Shopify DTC brands, TikTok Shop sellers, samples, and sub-pallet freight -- small loads are first-class shipments here, not an afterthought.
Clear costs upfront
Freight, handling, customs process, broker coordination, and delivery are explained before pickup, so you know what you are approving.
Always on, still human
Quotes, documents, and updates move 24/7 without you chasing anyone. When something needs judgment, a person decides, not a queue.
Who we ship for
Different platforms punish different mistakes: a Whatnot seller loses show dates, an FBA seller gets cartons rejected, a Shopify brand mis-prices a launch. Pick your page and see how we handle the part that usually goes wrong for sellers like you.
Common questions
What does DDP mean and what exactly is included?
DDP stands for Delivered Duty Paid. It means the price you receive covers everything: China warehouse pickup, air freight or sea LCL, US customs clearance, import duties, licensed broker coordination, HS code check, and US door delivery or Amazon FBA handoff. Nothing is billed at delivery. The number we quote is the final number.
Do I need my own customs broker?
No. Customs broker coordination is included in every DDP shipment. We work with a licensed US customs broker and handle the filing on your behalf. You do not need to find or manage a broker yourself.
Is the quoted price final? Can it change after I pay?
Yes, the price is final. We verify your HS code and review your commercial invoice before quoting, so the duty calculation is based on the actual rate for your product, not an estimate. There are no additional invoices after delivery.
What is the minimum shipment size?
We handle shipments from a single 100 g parcel upward. Samples, single high-value items, small B2B orders, and sub-pallet loads are the core use case.
What is the maximum shipment size?
Up to approximately 2,000 kg on the sea LCL service. Air small-parcel service is available now. Sea LCL is live with indicative pricing -- contact us if your shipment is over 150 kg and you want to discuss timing.
How long does shipping take?
Air small-parcel from China to a US door typically takes 5 to 10 business days after pickup. Sea LCL takes longer -- roughly 30 to 40 days door to door -- but costs significantly less per kilogram for heavier loads. We tell you estimated transit time before anything moves.
Do you handle Amazon FBA shipments?
Yes. We can deliver directly to an Amazon FBA fulfillment center as the final delivery point. Let us know the destination FBA warehouse in your quote request and we will include it in the door delivery.
What if customs holds my shipment?
Customs holds are uncommon but do happen. If your shipment is flagged for inspection or additional documentation, we manage the process with the broker -- filing additional paperwork, responding to CBP requests, and keeping you updated. This is part of the service.
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