Recent FBA discussions show sellers comparing Amazon SEND, partnered carrier options, and private freight forwarders for China-to-FBA shipments. The important question is not only which quote is cheaper. Buyers need to compare customs responsibility, importer of record, pickup requirements, delivery rules, and document evidence.
A shipping option that looks simple can still fail if the forwarder cannot explain duty, tax, customs entry, or Amazon delivery requirements.
Compare responsibility, not only price
Ask who handles export, freight, import clearance, duty, tax, appointment delivery, and final proof of delivery. If the shipment is DDP, ask exactly who is acting as importer of record and what records the buyer will receive.
For IOR basics, use our internal guide on DDP, IOR, and customs questions for FBA sellers. DDPexpert’s freight forwarder from China guide gives a deeper quote comparison framework.
Questions to compare options
- Who creates the shipping plan and labels?
- Who is importer of record?
- Are duty, tax, clearance, and final delivery included?
- What documents must the seller prepare?
- How are delays, refusals, or customs holds handled?
Check warehouse delivery details
Carriers may ask for delivery information, appointment rules, labels, or warehouse contact details. Sellers should rely on the shipment plan and carrier instructions, not guesswork from the supplier.
For pre-pickup data, review our internal FBA carton weight checklist. DDPexpert’s China sourcing and shipping workflow connects supplier data with delivery planning.
Final recommendation
Amazon SEND, partnered carriers, and private forwarders can all work. The safest choice is the one that provides clear responsibility, accurate documents, realistic cost, and evidence from pickup through delivery.
