Freight Shipping rate request from China to U.S.A. by Surface

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The enquirer requires a freight shipping quote for Steel Parts to build Container Home to be despatched by Surface and arrive no later than 15/04/2026. The cargo is departing from China and arriving at U.S.A.. Full details of this shipping quote request can be found below.

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Quote Request Details

Rate Request ID: 233998
Shipping mode: Surface
Departure: China, Shanghai Port
Departure type: Residential address
Arrival: U.S.A., Port of Louisville
Arrival type: Residential address
Arrival date: 15/04/2026
Commodity: Steel Parts to build Container Home
Packing type: Bulk
Quantity: 4
Total weight: 6400 Lbs
L x W x H: 20 x 4 x 5 ft
Incoterms: CIF
Stackable?: No
Hazardous?: No
Insurance Required?: No
Notes:: Hello,

I am importing a prefabricated steel building shipment from China that will be arriving under CIF terms at the Port of Louisville (Louisville Riverport Authority). I am looking for a logistics partner to handle customs clearance and final delivery from the port to my property.

Shipment details are as follows:

Commodity: Prefabricated steel building components
HTS Code: 9406.90.0090
Country of Origin: China

Total pieces: 4 crates (2 building sets)
Total weight: approximately 6,400 lbs
Total volume: approximately 14 CBM

Crate dimensions:
• Box Type 1 (Qty 2): 3.05m × 1.2m × 1.45m (approx. 10' × 4' × 4.75')
• Box Type 2 (Qty 2): 5.76m × 0.37m × 0.17m (approx. 19' × 1.2' × 0.6')

Commercial invoice value (materials + packaging): $2,450 USD
Ocean freight & insurance to Louisville (CIF): $1,100 USD

Total CIF value: $3,550 USD

Services requested:

• Customs clearance and import filing
• Duty and tariff processing
• Terminal pickup at Louisville Riverport
• Truck delivery to final destination

Delivery address:
7570 E State Road 234
Wilkinson, IN 46186

Additional details:

• Delivery location is residential
• Freight can be hand unloaded (no forklift required)
• Longest crate length is approximately 19 feet

Please provide an estimated total cost for:

• Customs brokerage
• Port/terminal handling fees
• Truck delivery to the address above

If additional documents are required (commercial invoice, packing list, or bill of lading), I can obtain them from the supplier once production and shipping are finalized.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response.

Best regards,
Ajay Patel

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