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USA Lanes · DG LCL (Less-than-Container Load)

Dangerous Goods LCL Shipping
from China to the USA

Book LCL space on the Shanghai–USA lanes for IMDG hazard classes 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9. Rates cover Los Angeles / Long Beach, New York / Newark and New Jersey, plus 32 West Coast and 55 East Coast inland points, priced per CBM with a 2 CBM minimum.

90US ports and inland points
6Accepted hazard classes
14–45Days transit

Rates valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026. Per-CBM prices include a USD30/CBM uplift over the carrier's base rate.

Rates at a glanceUSD per CBM · 2 CBM minimum

  • Los Angeles / Long BeachUSD50/70
  • New York / NewarkUSD55/75
  • New JerseyUSD55/75
  • San Francisco / OaklandUSD80/CBM
  • PhoenixUSD85/CBM
  • Chicago (via NYC)USD45/CBM

Valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026. Base rate plus USD30/CBM uplift.

DG LCL to the USA: what the numbers mean

LCL bills on the greater of actual volume and the 2 CBM minimum, so a 1.4 CBM shipment still pays 2 CBM. Los Angeles / Long Beach, New York / Newark and New Jersey are the three direct calls and are quoted in two tiers; every other point relays inland, with 32 points running through LAX/LGB in 40 days (Denver 45) and 55 points through NYC in 45 days.

Ocean freight is only part of the invoice. Add the RMB local charge package, VGM and AMS per bill of lading, the Class 2 destination surcharge, and the Class 4.1 surcharge where it applies. BAF & DDC of USD30/CBM is already inside the ocean rate; AMS is not.

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2026 DG LCL Rate Sheet: Shanghai to the USA

West Coast lane · Tuesday sailing · 33 ports and inland points

Destination Ocean rate Minimum Sailing Direct / Transship Via Transit CISF Notes
Los Angeles / Long Beach, CA USD50/70 2 CBM Tuesday Direct — 14 days N Base rate already includes BAF & DDC USD30/CBM; AMS USD25/BL extra. Two-tier rate, confirmed per booking.
Albuquerque, NM USD110/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Austin, TX USD130/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Brownsville, TX USD140/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Chicago, IL USD120/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Columbus, OH USD125/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Dallas, TX USD105/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Denver, CO USD135/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
El Paso, TX USD115/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Hidalgo, TX USD145/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Houston, TX USD125/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Kansas City, MO USD120/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Laredo, TX USD125/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Las Vegas, NV USD90/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Little Rock, AR USD245/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Memphis, TN USD115/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Minneapolis, MN USD140/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Nogales, AZ USD145/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Oklahoma City, OK USD165/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Omaha, NE USD165/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Phoenix, AZ USD85/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Portland, OR USD130/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Salt Lake City, UT USD120/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
San Antonio, TX USD140/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
San Diego, CA USD65/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
San Francisco, CA USD80/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Oakland, CA USD80/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Seattle, WA USD120/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Springfield, MO USD240/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
St. Louis, MO USD130/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Tucson, AZ USD120/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Tulsa, OK USD210/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Wichita, KS USD200/CBM 2 CBM Tuesday Transship LAX/LGB 40 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.

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East Coast lane (AW) · Sunday sailing · 57 ports and inland points

Destination Ocean rate Minimum Sailing Direct / Transship Via Transit CISF Notes
New York / Newark USD55/75 2 CBM Sunday Direct — 27 days N Base rate already includes BAF & DDC USD30/CBM; AMS USD25/BL extra. Two-tier rate, confirmed per booking.
New Jersey, NJ USD55/75 2 CBM Sunday Direct — 30 days N Base rate already includes BAF & DDC USD30/CBM; AMS USD25/BL extra. Two-tier rate, confirmed per booking.
Albuquerque, NM USD135/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Atlanta, GA USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Baltimore, MD USD35/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Birmingham, AL USD90/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Boston, MA USD35/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Buffalo, NY USD95/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Charleston, SC USD65/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Charlotte, NC USD60/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Chattanooga, TN USD120/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Chicago, IL USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Cincinnati, OH USD60/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Cleveland, OH USD60/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Columbus, OH USD60/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Dallas, TX USD90/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Dayton, OH USD120/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Des Moines, IA USD90/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Detroit, MI USD65/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Grand Rapids, MI USD120/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Greensboro, NC USD95/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Greenville, SC USD125/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Houston, TX USD95/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Huntsville, AL USD80/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Indianapolis, IN USD75/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Jacksonville, FL USD70/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Kansas City, MO USD70/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Knoxville, TN USD80/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Laredo, TX USD130/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Little Rock, AR USD110/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Louisville, KY USD90/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Memphis, TN USD65/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Miami, FL USD85/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Milwaukee, WI USD90/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Minneapolis, MN USD120/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Mobile, AL USD100/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Nashville, TN USD90/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
New Orleans, LA USD110/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Norfolk, VA USD50/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Oklahoma City, OK USD120/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Omaha, NE USD150/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Orlando, FL USD90/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Philadelphia, PA USD35/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Pittsburgh, PA USD50/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Providence, RI USD110/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Raleigh, NC USD110/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Richmond, VA USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Rochester, NY USD100/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Savannah, GA USD85/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Springfield, MO USD130/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
St. Louis, MO USD75/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Tampa, FL USD90/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Toledo, OH USD100/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Tulsa, OK USD150/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Washington, DC USD60/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Wichita, KS USD115/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.
Wilmington, NC USD105/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Transship NYC 45 days N 1CBM=363KGS chargeable weight; destination handling collect at cost.

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How to read this sheet: “Direct” means the carrier's own vessel call, “Transship” means a relay through the port shown. The three direct ports carry two rate tiers and the tier is confirmed per booking. CISF is marked N everywhere, and destination handling is collect at cost.

Rates are the November 2026 Shanghai export DG LCL rates (ETD November 1–14, 2026) plus a USD30/CBM uplift. Ocean rates already include BAF & DDC USD30/CBM and exclude AMS USD25/BL. Guangzhou-origin DG LCL on the same lane is quoted shipment by shipment.

RMB Local Charges and Fixed Surcharges

RMB local charges per BL / per commodity

  • Handling: RMB200/BL
  • Export declaration: RMB200 per commodity
  • Shipping declaration: RMB100 per commodity
  • Class 4.1 surcharge, outside-terminal cargo: RMB800 per shipment
  • Class 2 destination surcharge: USD200 by default

Fixed charges and surcharges

  • VGM: USD15/BL
  • AMS: USD25/BL, not included in the ocean rate
  • BAF & DDC: USD30/CBM, already inside the ocean rate
  • CISF and destination handling: N at every port, handling collect at cost

AMS is the US advance manifest filing; VGM is the verified gross mass declaration. Both are billed per bill of lading, not per CBM.

Class 4.1 cargo and packing group I

  • West Coast: LAX/LGB relay point refuses Class 3, 4.1, 6.1 and 8 in PG I
  • East Coast: relay point accepts Class 6.1 excluding packing group I
  • Outside-terminal Class 4.1 cargo: RMB800 per shipment

Chargeable weight on inland points

  • Conversion: 1CBM=363KGS
  • Divide total kilos by 363 and compare with the actual volume; the larger figure bills
  • Every inland rate in the sheet is quoted on this basis

Accepted Hazard Classes and the Hot-Weather Receiving Window

Classes open for LCL

CLASS 2.2CLASS 3CLASS 4.1 CLASS 6.1CLASS 8CLASS 9
  • Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge.
  • West Coast relay refuses Class 3, 4.1, 6.1 and 8 in PG I; East Coast accepts Class 6.1 without packing group I.
  • Class 6.1 relay cargo needs an MSDS check before booking.

Hot-weather warehouse receiving

  • Window: June 15 – October 15, 2026
  • Classes affected: 2, 3 and 4.1
  • Receiving hours: 08:00–10:00 and 16:00–18:00

Sailing Day and Transit Time by Port

Los Angeles / Long BeachLOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH, CA

Tuesday sailing, direct, 14 days. USD50/70 per CBM, 2 CBM minimum. The West Coast relay point for 32 inland destinations.

New York / NewarkNEW YORK/NEWARK

Sunday sailing, direct, 27 days. USD55/75 per CBM, 2 CBM minimum.

New JerseyNEW JERSEY, NJ

Sunday sailing, direct, 30 days. USD55/75 per CBM, 2 CBM minimum. Gateway for 55 East Coast inland destinations.

West Coast inland points32 PORTS VIA LAX/LGB

Relay in 40 days, Denver 45 days. USD85–245 per CBM, 2 CBM minimum, charged at 1CBM=363KGS.

East Coast inland points55 PORTS VIA NYC

Relay in 45 days. USD35–150 per CBM, 2 CBM minimum, charged at 1CBM=363KGS.

Door deliveryDDU / DDP

DDU and DDP available at all ports, scoped per shipment.

Route Notes to Check Before You Book

  • Validity: ETD November 1–14, 2026.
  • Rate basis: carrier base rate plus USD30/CBM per cubic meter.
  • BAF & DDC / AMS: ocean rates include BAF & DDC USD30/CBM and exclude AMS USD25/BL.
  • VGM: USD15/BL.
  • Destination handling: CISF and handling columns are marked N at every port; handling is collect at cost.
  • Packing group I: West Coast LAX/LGB relay refuses Class 3, 4.1, 6.1 and 8 in PG I; East Coast relay accepts Class 6.1 without packing group I.
  • Class 6.1: relay cargo needs an MSDS check before booking.
  • Chargeable weight: 1CBM=363KGS on US inland points; divide total kilos by 363 and compare with the cube, the larger figure bills.
  • Two-tier rates: Los Angeles / Long Beach, New York / Newark and New Jersey are quoted in two tiers (base USD20/40 and USD25/45), confirmed per booking.
  • RMB charges: handling RMB200/BL, export declaration RMB200 per commodity, shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity, 4.1 outside-terminal surcharge RMB800 per shipment, Class 2 destination surcharge USD200.
  • Warehouse: June 15 – October 15, 2026, Class 2, 3 and 4.1 cargo received 08:00–10:00 and 16:00–18:00.

FAQ: Dangerous Goods LCL from China to the USA

1How much does it cost per CBM to ship dangerous goods LCL from China to the USA?

Per-CBM rates out of Shanghai, 2 CBM minimum per booking:

  • Los Angeles / Long Beach: USD50/70
  • New York / Newark: USD55/75
  • New Jersey: USD55/75
  • 32 West Coast inland points: USD85 to USD245
  • 55 East Coast inland points: USD35 to USD150

32 West Coast and 55 East Coast inland points carry their own rate in the sheet, all per CBM. These are the carrier base rates plus a USD30/CBM uplift, valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026.

2What sailing days and transit times apply from China to the USA?

The West Coast lane sails Tuesday: Los Angeles / Long Beach direct in 14 days; inland points relay via LAX/LGB in 40 days, Denver 45 days.

The East Coast lane sails Sunday: New York / Newark direct in 27 days, New Jersey direct in 30 days, inland points via NYC in 45 days.

3Which hazard classes can be consolidated as LCL from China to the USA?

The USA lanes accept IMDG Class 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo for LCL.

4How are Class 4.1 cargo and PG I packages handled?

On the West Coast the LAX/LGB relay point refuses Class 3, 4.1, 6.1 and 8 in PG I. On the East Coast the relay point accepts Class 6.1 excluding packing group I. Class 4.1 cargo out of an outside terminal also carries an RMB800 per shipment surcharge.

5What does the RMB local charge package cover?

Handling RMB200/BL; export declaration RMB200 per commodity; shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity; Class 4.1 surcharge for outside-terminal cargo RMB800 per shipment; Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default.

6How are VGM, AMS and BAF/DDC charged?

Both lanes list VGM USD15/BL. The ocean rates already include BAF & DDC USD30/CBM and exclude AMS USD25/BL. CISF and destination handling are marked N at every port, with destination handling accepted collect at cost.

7How is heavy cargo rated on US inland points?

The rate sheet converts weight at 1CBM=363KGS: divide total kilos by 363 and compare with the actual volume; the larger figure is the chargeable weight. Every inland rate is quoted on that basis.

8Which classes are refused at the West Coast and East Coast relay points?

West Coast (LAX/LGB): Class 3, 4.1, 6.1 and 8 in PG I are refused, and Class 6.1 relay cargo needs an MSDS check. East Coast: the relay point accepts Class 6.1 excluding packing group I.

9Why do the three direct ports show two rate tiers?

Los Angeles / Long Beach, New York / Newark and New Jersey are quoted as two tiers in the sheet (base USD20/40 and USD25/45). This page lists them as USD50/70 and USD55/75 after the USD30/CBM uplift; which tier applies is confirmed per booking.

10Are rates the same for Shanghai and Guangzhou origins?

The rates on this page are the November 2026 Shanghai export DG LCL rates (ETD November 1–14, 2026) plus a USD30/CBM uplift. Guangzhou-origin DG LCL on the same lane is quoted shipment by shipment.

11Can you arrange DDU or DDP delivery for DG cargo to the USA?

Yes. DDU and DDP service is available at all ports, scoped per shipment.