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Ocean freight and import guides

Use these practical guides to review route scope, cargo acceptance, FCL/LCL choice and importer responsibilities before requesting a written shipment plan.

Updated 17 Sep 2026·6 guides

Ocean DDP Shipping to the 48 Contiguous U.S. States from China and Southeast Asia

A practical guide to ocean FCL and LCL DDP shipping from China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore to the 48 contiguous United States.

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Ocean DDP Shipping to São Paulo from China and Southeast Asia

A practical guide to ocean FCL/LCL shipping to São Paulo city and metro, including importer arrangements, Siscomex, NCM, duties, licensing and delivery.

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FCL vs. LCL Ocean Freight: How to Choose for USA and Brazil Shipments

Compare FCL and LCL handling, cost structure, cargo control, documents and destination conditions for ocean freight from China and Southeast Asia to the USA or São Paulo.

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PANMEI Cargo Acceptance and Review Policy for Ocean FCL and LCL

PANMEI's current policy for standard-review cargo, separately reviewed goods, refused cargo and the information required before written acceptance for ocean FCL or LCL.

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U.S. Ocean Import Responsibilities: IOR, ISF, HTS and Customs Bond

A practical guide to the Importer of Record, ocean ISF timing, HTS classification and customs bonds before shipping FCL or LCL cargo to the United States.

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Brazil Import Guide: Importer, Siscomex, NCM, LPCO and DUIMP

A practical guide to the Brazilian importer, Siscomex habilitation, NCM classification, LI or LPCO licensing and the current DI-to-DUIMP transition.

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Choose an ocean guide for the decision you need to make

FCL is full-container-load transport; LCL is transport in a container shared by multiple shipments. These terms describe container use. DDP addresses delivery responsibilities and does not replace cargo eligibility, importer or cost review. This directory brings together route, packing-mode, acceptance and import-responsibility guidance. Start with the actual decision, then open the relevant article so that requirements for one destination are not mistakenly applied to another and a document checklist is not mistaken for a final quote.

Select the route guide for the final destination: the contiguous United States or São Paulo.
If the container mode is undecided, read the FCL/LCL comparison and prepare measured packing dimensions and weight.
For branded, battery-powered or regulated goods, review the acceptance policy and destination import responsibilities.
List missing information and unresolved questions, then request a shipment-specific written solution.