For the central area, first the ship arrives at Long Beach seaport and the cargo is transferred to Chicago's Container Terminal by using rail transportation and then customs clearance will proceed.
The destinations of the cargo for USA are various.
Delivery to cities ant states in central and southern area is normally done by using long-distance truck from Los Angles.
The United States is 120V voltage so that the electrical products which you have been using in Japan can be used without using the transformer. However using heavy power consume-electronics (hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, heating appliances, etc.) for a long time without using the transformer may cause the danger of overheating.
Documents needed for customs clearance in Japan : passport copy, E-ticket (proof of boarding certificate, certificate of reservation)
Documents needed for customs clearance in USA : passport copy
Transportation period
※ the above chart will help customers to understand the average period and the schedule can be slightly changed by the situation.
Harbor and the nearby major cities of the United States
Documents needed for customs clearance in USA : passport copy
| Employment, immigration, religion, study abroad | Copy of the visa |
| Holders of U.S. citizens | Proof of foreign residence for more than 1 year, Passport copy, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER |
| U.S. permanent resident status | Proof of foreign residence for more than 1 year, passport, permanent resident card |
- ※ The basic documents to be filled at Local are POWER OF ATTORNEY, US CUSTOM FORM3299, SUPPLEMENTAL DECLRATION, and those documents will be filled under the guidance of the local transportation company.
- ※ New products are not duty-free and the cargo owner should arrive before the arrival date of the ship.
- ※ Cargo should be arrived within 6 months before the cargo owner arrives .
Transportation period| Port of Los Angeles | Chicago Terminal | New York Harbor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waiting period for shipment after packing |
7 to 10 days | 7 to 10 days | 7 to 10 days | Schedule may change |
Voyage days |
10 days | 18 days | 28 days | |
Customs clearance duration |
7 days | 7 days | 7 days | |
Local transportation period |
3 to 5 days | 3 to 5 days | 3 to 5 days | 10 days to other long-distance states |
The total duration (average) |
30~32 days | 37~42 days | 43~47 days |
Harbor and the nearby major cities of the United States| Port of Los Angeles | San Francisco, San Diego, Denver, Portland |
| Chicago Terminal | Detroit, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Nashville, Dallas, Houston |
| New York Harbor | Philadelphia, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Miami |
Visiting estimates are provided even small amounts of cargo.
DOOR TO DOOR service is possible to all USA area.
DOOR TO DOOR service is possible to all USA area.
For the damage and lose of the cargo, shipping insurance is recommended to insure the coverage.
The amount of insurance is slightly different depending on the type of cargo, but 2% of the amount insured will cover 110% of charges.
The cargo owner will determine the amount of insurance and the minimum amount of insurance is 3,000 Yen. Taking insurance is only possible for the items which cost over 10,000 dollars by accompanying a certified appraisal.
Normally for the damage and loss of uninsured items can not be compensated but compensation and repairing cost will be given within 10% of moving cost as an operator's responsibility.
The amount of insurance is slightly different depending on the type of cargo, but 2% of the amount insured will cover 110% of charges.
The cargo owner will determine the amount of insurance and the minimum amount of insurance is 3,000 Yen. Taking insurance is only possible for the items which cost over 10,000 dollars by accompanying a certified appraisal.
Normally for the damage and loss of uninsured items can not be compensated but compensation and repairing cost will be given within 10% of moving cost as an operator's responsibility.
Michelle Kook
Hyundae Global Express Inc.
3022 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323)766-1111
Hyundae Global Express Inc.
3022 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323)766-1111
