Importing to the United States
Importing from Alibaba into the United States runs through US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The process is the same whether you ship one carton or a full container, with scale driving the paperwork.
| Informal entry | Formal entry | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ≤ $800 | > $800 |
| Broker & bond | No | Yes |
| Section 321 | May apply | N/A |
Duties and tariffs
Duty is set by the HS code and country of origin. Many Chinese-origin goods also carry Section 301 additional tariffs on top of the base rate — confirm both before you price the order. Low-value shipments may qualify under Section 321 vs a formal entry; look up the rate with the HS code lookup. If you need help buying and consolidating, our China sourcing service can manage it end to end.