REAL SHIPPING CASE STUDY

Sea Freight Shipping Power Strips from Yiwu to the USA

Three pallets of power strips, weighing 3,456 kg and measuring 8.44 CBM, were shipped by sea from Yiwu, China, to the United States. This case shows how the dense palletized cargo was checked, prepared, and coordinated for ocean transport.

Published: August 15, 2026
By TONLEXING Team

ORIGIN

Yiwu, China

Destination

USA

Method

Sea Freight

CARGO

Power Stripsa

SHIPMENT OVERVIEW

Case Summary

This shipment involved a commercial batch of power strips collected in Yiwu for ocean transport to the United States. The cartons had been consolidated onto pallets so they could move through warehouse handling and container loading as complete units.

The main operational concern was the weight concentrated across only three pallets. Before consolidation, the pallet bases, outer wrapping, shipping marks, and forklift access needed to be checked. The product description and HS code also had to match the actual cargo information.

Why LCL Sea Freight?

LCL provided the required space without booking a full container. The three pallets could remain intact during consolidation.

Loading Form

Keep Pallets Intact

Handling Focus

Concentrated Weight

Document Check

Product & HS Code

Shipment Detail	Information
Origin	Yiwu, China
Destination	USA
Cargo	Power Strips
HS Code	8536300000
Packages	3 Pallets
Gross Weight	3,456 KG
Cargo Volume	8.44 CBM
Shipping Method	LCL Sea Freight
Chargeable Basis	Volume

CARGO HANDLING NOTE

How LCL Freight Was Calculated

LCL sea freight is commonly charged under the W/M rule. Cargo volume and gross weight are converted into revenue tons, using 1 CBM or 1,000 kg as one revenue ton. The higher result becomes the chargeable measure.

For this shipment, the volume measure was higher than the weight measure, so the ocean freight was calculated by CBM. Accurate pallet dimensions were therefore important because the warehouse-measured volume directly affected the final shipping costs.

Case Calculation

Weight Measure

3.456 Revenue Tons

Volume Measure

8.44 Revenue Tons

Packing Units

3 Pallets

Chargeable Measure

8.44 Revenue Tons

CLIENT NEEDS

Client Requirement & Shipping Challenge

The shipment needed to move from Yiwu as one palletized LCL lot without breaking the cartons down. Before warehouse delivery, Tonlexing had to confirm that the pallets met the handling requirements and that the power strips were described correctly in the shipping documents.

Pallet & Warehouse Handling

Customs Documents

SOLUTION

Real Cargo Photos

The photo below shows the actual power strip shipment at the freight warehouse before LCL consolidation. The pallets were wrapped and strapped to keep the cartons secured during handling and sea transport.

PROCESS

Shipping Process from Yiwu to the USA

The shipment moved through six stages, from cargo confirmation in Yiwu to LCL consolidation, ocean transport, and destination handling in the United States.

Confirm Cargo Details

Tonlexing confirmed the product name, HS code, pallet quantity, gross weight, cargo volume, and U.S. destination before booking.

STEP 01

Cargo Handover in Yiwu

The three pallets were transferred from Yiwu to the designated export warehouse for LCL shipment.

STEP 02

Warehouse Measurement

The warehouse checked the actual dimensions, weight, pallet condition, and shipping marks. The confirmed volume was used for final billing.

STEP 03

LCL Booking and Export Clearance

The sea freight booking was arranged, and the commercial invoice, packing list, and export declaration details were checked.

STEP 04

Container Consolidation

The pallets were loaded with other compatible cargo in a shared container for ocean transport to the United States.

STEP 05

Destination Handling

After arrival, the pallets were deconsolidated and prepared for U.S. customs clearance and final delivery under the selected service terms.

STEP 06

TRANSIT TIME

Transit Time & Service Notes

This shipment was arranged as port-to-port LCL sea freight. After the three pallets were received at the export warehouse, Tonlexing confirmed the cargo measurements, completed the LCL booking and export customs clearance, and arranged container consolidation.

The ocean transit from the China loading port to the designated U.S. port took approximately 28 days. The cargo arrived at the destination port under the planned shipping arrangement.

Service Scope

Warehouse receiving and cargo measurement in China
LCL booking and container consolidation
Export customs clearance
Ocean freight to the U.S. destination port

Service Note: The 28-day transit time covered the ocean journey from departure to arrival. U.S. customs clearance, destination charges, cargo pickup, and final delivery were handled separately after arrival.

Customs & Compliance

Customs Preparation for Power Strips

Before departure, Tonlexing checked the cargo description, supplied HS code, commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading details for this LCL shipment. The shipment was declared specifically as power strips rather than using a broad description such as “electrical accessories.”

SUPPLIED HS CODE

8536300000

Product: Power Strips
Used for China export declaration. The importer’s customs broker confirmed the corresponding U.S. HTS code for clearance.

Tonlexing Actions Before Arrival

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was LCL sea freight suitable for this shipment?

The cargo measured 8.44 CBM, which did not require a full container. LCL sea freight allowed the three pallets to share container space while keeping the shipping arrangement cost effective.

Was the cargo charged by weight or volume?

The shipment measured 8.44 CBM and weighed 3.456 metric tons. Under the common LCL weight-or-measurement rule, the volume was the higher chargeable figure.

Why were the pallets important?

The total weight was concentrated on only three pallets. Strong pallet bases, secure wrapping, and proper forklift handling were therefore necessary during consolidation.

Which documents were required?

The main documents included the commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration information, bill of lading instructions, and importer details.

Yes, but the product names, models, quantities, HS Codes, and compliance documents should be identified separately. Cargo from multiple suppliers can also be consolidated after the information and packaging have been checked.

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