Which customs does the US air freight line generally go through? (Sharing practical knowledge about international logistics)

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2024-12-23 12:17

The main customs for US air freight lines generally go through the following major airports:

　　Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Los Angeles is an important transportation hub on the US West Coast, with many flight options and relatively cheap air freight prices. Most US air freight lines choose to clear customs here. Although its delivery efficiency is relatively poor, considering the balance of timeliness and price, 90% of the dedicated lines still prefer to choose Los Angeles.

　　New York Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Located on the US East Coast, it is one of the busiest airports in the United States. Goods cleared from here have better delivery timeliness for the central and eastern regions compared to Los Angeles. However, its air freight costs are higher than those of Los Angeles, and the customs clearance speed is not as fast as that of Los Angeles; normal cargo clearance takes at least 2 to 3 days. If the destination of the goods is in the central or eastern United States and time is a critical factor, customs clearance at this airport can be prioritized.

　　Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): It is an important aviation hub in the central United States, with more competitive air freight costs compared to Los Angeles and a larger number of flights. However, its customs clearance procedures are relatively strict; a batch of goods can only have one consignee, and if there is a problem with any product in different categories, it may lead to the entire batch being detained for inspection. Therefore, generally only when there is one consignee for goods exceeding 1 ton will Chicago Airport be chosen for customs clearance.

　　Cincinnati International Airport (CVG): This airport has fewer flights, resulting in higher air freight prices, but its customs clearance process is the easiest and fastest. If sellers are eager to clear their goods and have sufficient budget with suitable flight options, they can consider clearing customs at this airport.

　　Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): With a rich route network and overall average performance, it has price advantages compared to Los Angeles while also offering alternative choices like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.

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