Sea Freight China to Canada for Amazon FBA: Requirements Checklist

Confirm the cargo profile

Lock carton count, dimensions, gross weight, product description, declared value, ready date, and destination workflow before requesting a final quote. Route planning is only as reliable as the input data.

Define the quote scope clearly

Ask whether pickup, export handling, freight, destination charges, customs entry, duties and taxes, final delivery, and Amazon appointment support are included or excluded.

Prepare documents before pickup

Commercial invoice, packing list, label files, shipment references, and any product-specific support documents should be ready before cargo leaves the supplier.

Map the Amazon handoff

Decide whether the shipment goes direct to Amazon, through a prep center, or through another warehouse first. That final path controls pallet, label, and delivery requirements.

Set exception ownership

Before dispatch, decide who handles customs questions, label changes, damaged cartons, delivery rescheduling, and receiving issues. Clear ownership protects the replenishment timeline.

What still needs human review

Live transit times and cost structures vary by carrier, season, port, and destination delivery conditions.
Cargo with batteries, liquids, branded goods, or restricted categories needs manual review before booking.