Service

Freight questions and import cost review

Review shipment terms, carton data, sea or air options, and the main cost items to confirm before cargo leaves China.

What this service covers

Clear support items you can use with the supplier, inspector, forwarder, broker, or lab.

Sea LCL and FCL

Review volume, carton count, gross weight, loading location, destination port, timing, and whether LCL or FCL makes sense.

Air freight and express

For samples or urgent inventory, compare speed, chargeable weight, product restrictions, and documentation needs before booking.

Shipment terms

Clarify EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP, or other quoted terms so supplier responsibilities and buyer-side costs are not confused.

Cost items to check

Separate product cost, China pickup, export handling, freight, insurance, duties, taxes, brokerage, and local delivery assumptions.

Document readiness

Confirm commercial invoice, packing list, carton data, product descriptions, and other shipment documents before freight is arranged.

Estimate only

Freight timing, duty, taxes, and local charges can change and should be verified with the carrier, forwarder, broker, or relevant professional.

Operations desk

Built for buyers who need a clear next step

Use Kiln Harbor when you need someone to chase supplier details, prepare inspection points, organize documents, or review shipping questions before goods leave China.

Supplier and order context

Review factory name, supplier location, MOQ, quoted terms, lead time, sample status, payment stage, and open questions.

Inspection checklist before action

Define product specifications, reference samples, packaging requirements, labels, carton details, and known defect concerns.

Shipment and cost assumptions

Separate confirmed shipment data from estimates, including Incoterms, carton weight, volume, destination, and local cost items.

Clear follow-up record

Send the known details first. We reply with the next action, missing inputs, and items that need supplier, broker, lab, or carrier confirmation.

Typical inputs

Product name, category, specs, photos, and quantity
Destination country, port/address, target delivery date, and shipping mode
Supplier quote, sample needs, packaging needs, and document concerns

Send what you have. We will tell you what is missing.

Send the known details. We organize the missing inputs, practical risks, and recommended next steps for review.