{
  "schemaVersion": "freightfba-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "FBA Freight",
    "url": "https://freightfba.com",
    "description": "Amazon FBA freight forwarding from China with calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable shipping guidance."
  },
  "slug": "amazon-fba-shipping-cost-calculator",
  "title": "Amazon FBA Shipping Cost Calculator from China",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://freightfba.com/tools/amazon-fba-shipping-cost-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://freightfba.com/tools/amazon-fba-shipping-cost-calculator/",
    "json": "https://freightfba.com/tools/amazon-fba-shipping-cost-calculator.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://freightfba.com/quote/spec.json",
    "llms": "https://freightfba.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://freightfba.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "estimator",
  "status": "active",
  "description": "Estimate inbound freight cost to Amazon FBA by air, ocean LCL, or ocean FCL before requesting a live quote.",
  "answer": "FBA shipping cost is estimated from chargeable weight x air rate, CBM x LCL rate, or a flat FCL container cost, plus prep and delivery assumptions.",
  "audience": "Amazon FBA sellers comparing inbound shipping modes from China",
  "keywords": [
    "amazon fba shipping cost calculator",
    "fba shipping calculator",
    "china to amazon fba shipping cost"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Does this include Amazon fulfillment fees?",
      "a": "No. This estimates inbound freight planning cost, not Amazon referral, fulfillment, placement, or storage fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "When is ocean LCL better than air?",
      "a": "Ocean LCL usually wins when timing is flexible and shipment volume is above small-parcel size, especially around 2-15 CBM."
    },
    {
      "q": "When should I request a live quote?",
      "a": "Request a live quote when cargo has batteries, tight deadlines, FBA appointment needs, customs concerns, or destination delivery requirements."
    }
  ],
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "cbm-calculator",
      "title": "CBM Calculator for Amazon FBA Shipping",
      "url": "https://freightfba.com/tools/cbm-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "chargeable-weight-calculator",
      "title": "Chargeable Weight Calculator for Air Freight to Amazon FBA",
      "url": "https://freightfba.com/tools/chargeable-weight-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ddp-cost-calculator",
      "title": "DDP Shipping Cost Calculator for Amazon FBA",
      "url": "https://freightfba.com/tools/ddp-cost-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "landed-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Landed Cost Calculator for Amazon FBA Sellers",
      "url": "https://freightfba.com/tools/landed-cost-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Estimate FBA inbound freight by mode using rate inputs and shipment metrics.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "mode",
        "type": "string",
        "required": true,
        "enum": [
          "air",
          "lcl",
          "fcl"
        ],
        "description": "Selected freight mode."
      },
      {
        "name": "chargeableWeightKg",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "kg",
        "description": "Air chargeable weight."
      },
      {
        "name": "airRatePerKg",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "USD/kg",
        "description": "Air freight rate."
      },
      {
        "name": "cbm",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "m3",
        "description": "Shipment volume for LCL."
      },
      {
        "name": "lclRatePerCbm",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "USD/CBM",
        "description": "Ocean LCL rate."
      },
      {
        "name": "fclFlatCost",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "All-in FCL planning cost."
      },
      {
        "name": "prepCost",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Prep, labeling, pallet, or appointment cost."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "estimatedTotal",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Estimated inbound freight planning cost."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "air = chargeable_weight_kg * air_rate_per_kg; lcl = cbm * lcl_rate_per_cbm; fcl = fcl_flat_cost; total = base + prep_cost",
    "limitations": [
      "Does not include Amazon seller fees.",
      "Actual freight quotes may include minimums, destination fees, and seasonal surcharges."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "amazon-fba-freight-quote",
      "method": "POST",
      "url": "https://freightfba.com/quote/",
      "specUrl": "https://freightfba.com/quote/spec.json",
      "success": {
        "acceptedStatus": 202,
        "meaning": "Request accepted for human follow-up by FBA Freight."
      },
      "limitations": [
        "The public site describes the quote intake contract; final freight rates require human review.",
        "Battery cargo, liquids, dangerous goods, and customs-sensitive goods require manual review."
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://freightfba.com/quote/"
  },
  "evidence": {
    "companyFacts": [
      "FBA Freight is the Amazon FBA specialized division of Honour Ocean Shipping.",
      "Honour Ocean Shipping was founded in Shenzhen in 2009.",
      "NVOCC licensed freight forwarder with offices in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Changsha, and Yiwu.",
      "Warehouse consolidation support in Yiwu and Shenzhen.",
      "Ocean, air, express, railway, DDP, customs clearance, prep, labeling, and door-to-door delivery support."
    ]
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21"
}