Shipment routing, consolidation and import notes for trade buyers planning landed cost.
Silk bedding can ship by air for speed or sea for larger consolidations. For US buyers, selected shipments can be routed through Virginia depending on volume, timing and paperwork requirements.
| Air freight | Faster, better for samples and smaller first orders |
|---|---|
| Sea freight | Lower landed cost for larger replenishment orders |
| Virginia hub | Useful for US consolidation, inspection hold and onward dispatch |
| Duties | Estimated by HS code, fibre, origin and buyer import setup |
| Documents | Commercial invoice, packing list and origin notes as applicable |
| Route | Best use | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Courier or air parcel | Sample kits, product samples and urgent low-volume replenishment. | Higher freight cost per unit, simpler timing. |
| Air freight | First POs, launch quantities and medium cartons that need speed. | Faster than sea, still cost-sensitive for bulky quilts. |
| Sea freight | Larger replenishment orders and carton-heavy categories. | Better landed cost, longer planning window. |
| Virginia consolidation | US buyers who want selected stock, inspection hold or onward dispatch support. | Subject to volume, timing and paperwork requirements. |
Air freight usually makes the first order easier, especially when the buyer is testing sell-through and does not want deep inventory.
Project orders should quote sea and air options side by side because replacement timing and room opening dates can change the best route.
Packaging cartons, inserts and retail boxes can change dimensional weight. Route planning should happen before final packaging approval.
Import duties depend on destination country, HS code, fibre content, declared value and buyer import setup. The website should support planning without pretending to replace a broker.