Air Freight China to US for Amazon FBA: Requirements Checklist

Checklist item 1: cargo and carton data

Confirm carton count, carton dimensions, gross weight, SKU notes, and the final packed state before requesting space. Air freight pricing and airline acceptance both depend on accurate shipment data, not early factory estimates.

Checklist item 2: commercial and customs documents

Prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, declared value, product description, HS code when available, and any importer or consignee details needed for US customs entry. Clean documents reduce avoidable delay at both export and import stages.

Checklist item 3: Amazon and prep workflow

Decide whether the shipment moves direct to Amazon FBA or through a prep center for relabeling, palletization, or split delivery. That decision changes label requirements, destination handling, and the final delivery plan.

Checklist item 4: restricted cargo review

Flag batteries, liquids, powders, magnets, cosmetics, branded goods, or any product that may require airline or customs review. Fast air routing only works if the cargo is accepted with the required documents and packaging.

Checklist item 5: delivery and receiving handoff

Before dispatch, align the shipment references, contact details, pallet plan if used, and delivery expectations with the forwarder. For Amazon freight, the handoff quality matters because a mistake at destination can erase the time advantage gained in the air segment.

What still needs human review

Exact requirements vary by cargo category, airline policy, and the final Amazon or prep-center routing.
This checklist supports shipment planning but does not replace current Seller Central or customs instructions.