China is actually pretty easy to ship freight to or from, despite the language barrier!

• DFW – Dallas / Ft Worth International Airport
• IAH – George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Houston
• AUS – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – Austin

Airlines

• China Airlines
• Cathay Airlines
• American Airlines
• EVA
• Cargolux
• Korean Airlines
• Quantas
• Qatar
• Singapore Airlines
• Lufthansa

• Port of Beaumont
• Port of Corpus Christi
• Port of Freeport
• Port of Galveston
• Port of Houston
• Port of Port Arthur

While the US in general, as well as Owens World Air as a customs broker, does import a lot of shipments from China, people are often surprised to find out that we also export a lot to China as well.
Some things you need to consider when shipping to China are:

• Will the freight be coming back to the US?
• Commodity Codes
• Incoterms – Who’s paying for what – Trucking to port, freight charges, customs fees, duty, transport to final destination
• What freight company / customs broker will clear and receive the freight?
• Who will deliver from the port to the final recipient?
• Who pays who and when?

When things are planned in advance and all paperwork and procedures are in order, shipments usually go smoothly, but if your ducks aren’t in a row or there are unforeseen problems, it can lead to major headaches, fines, and storage fees.

Please reach out using the Contact Us page if you have any questions regarding Importing from or Exporting to China from Texas.