Sea Freight from Xiamen to San Francisco

Sea freight from Xiamen's bustling Port of Xiamen to San Francisco's strategically located Port of San Francisco offers exceptional value for businesses shipping to the West Coast market. Major carriers like COSCO, Evergreen, and MSC provide reliable weekly services on this route, ensuring consistent capacity and competitive rates for your cargo. The Port of San Francisco's proximity to Silicon Valley and Northern California's distribution networks makes this route particularly attractive for electronics, textiles, and consumer goods commonly exported from Xiamen. Your cargo travels in modern container ships with advanced tracking systems, providing excellent security and real-time visibility throughout the journey. This route delivers significant cost savings compared to air freight, typically reducing shipping costs by 70-80% while maintaining dependable transit times that work well for planned inventory replenishment.

Ocean transit from Xiamen to San Francisco typically takes 14-17 days sailing time, with total door-to-door delivery usually completed within 18-22 days including customs clearance and inland transportation. Direct services offered by major carriers complete the Pacific crossing faster, while transshipment routes through ports like Busan or Long Beach may add 2-3 additional days but often provide more competitive rates. US Customs clearance at San Francisco generally processes routine shipments within 24-48 hours, though first-time importers or complex cargo classifications may require additional documentation review. Expedited processing becomes possible when you file customs entries in advance using the cargo manifest data, ensure all commercial invoices include detailed product descriptions with correct HS codes, and maintain consistent supplier relationships that customs recognizes. Planning your shipment timing around US holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas helps avoid potential delays during peak processing periods.