China Package Forwarding to New York
Complete guide for East Coast's largest Chinese community
Using Forwarding Services in New York
The New York metropolitan area, including Manhattan, Queens (Flushing), Brooklyn, and New Jersey, hosts the largest Chinese population on the East Coast. From Flushing to Brooklyn's 8th Avenue, and from Edison to Long Island, many Chinese residents regularly shop on platforms like Taobao and JD.com for products unavailable or more expensive in the US.
Since Chinese e-commerce platforms don't ship directly to the United States, package forwarding services have become essential for the New York Chinese community. You shop normally on Chinese websites, ship to a forwarding warehouse in China, and the service consolidates and ships your packages internationally to New York.
International packages from China typically clear customs at JFK International Airport or Newark Airport (EWR), with delivery times averaging 7-15 days. Many forwarding services offer local pickup points in Flushing, Brooklyn, and other Chinese neighborhoods for convenient package collection.
How It Works
Register for Service
Sign up with a third-party forwarding service. You'll receive a unique warehouse address in China to use when shopping on Taobao, JD.com, or other Chinese platforms.
Shop on Chinese Platforms
Shop normally on Chinese e-commerce sites. Use the forwarding warehouse address as your delivery address and pay sellers directly with Alipay, WeChat Pay, or credit card.
Submit Shipping Request
Once packages arrive at the China warehouse, log into the forwarding service, submit an international shipping order with your New York address, and pay the international shipping fee.
Receive Your Package
After customs clearance at JFK or EWR, your package will be delivered to your New York address via UPS, FedEx, or USPS, or you can pick it up from a local collection point.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does shipping to New York take?
Shipping from China to New York typically takes 7-15 days from when the package leaves the forwarding warehouse. Actual time depends on the shipping method, customs clearance efficiency, and local delivery speed in NYC. Expect delays during holidays like Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
What about customs clearance in New York?
Packages usually clear customs at JFK or Newark Airport. According to US Customs regulations, personal imports valued under $800 are generally duty-free. If customs inspects your package and determines the value exceeds this threshold, you may be charged duties. The forwarding service doesn't handle customs payment—this is between you and US Customs.
Can packages be delivered to Flushing, New Jersey, etc.?
Yes. Forwarding services typically deliver throughout the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut), including Flushing, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Edison, Jersey City, and other Chinese-populated areas. Many services also offer local pickup points in Flushing and Brooklyn's 8th Avenue for convenient collection.
Does winter weather affect deliveries to NYC?
New York winters can bring snowstorms that may impact local delivery (UPS, FedEx may suspend service). International shipping and customs clearance are usually unaffected, but final mile delivery might be delayed 1-3 days during severe weather. Check with your forwarding service for weather-related updates.
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