Shipping, Lead Times & Trade Terms | Auhos Packaging

FOB, CIF and DDP options for custom jewelry packaging. Sea, air and express shipping with clear lead times from sampling to delivery.

We ship custom jewelry packaging worldwide. Whether you need a small air shipment for a launch or a full container for a seasonal restock, we quote the Incoterm that fits your workflow.

Typical timeline

From approved sample to your door

1

Sample approval

3–5 days to sample, plus shipping time for your review.

2

Bulk production

~25–35 days after sample approval, depending on quantity and finish.

3

QC & packing

2–3 days for final inspection, inner packing, and carton labeling.

4

Transit to you

Express 5–8 days · Air 8–14 days · Sea 25–40 days.

Trade terms

How we quote

EXW

You arrange pickup from our factory. Best if you have your own freight forwarder in China.

FOB Shenzhen / Guangzhou

We deliver to the port and handle export clearance. You manage ocean freight and import.

CIF

We arrange sea freight to your nearest port. Insurance included. You handle import clearance.

DDP

Door-to-door delivery including customs and duties. Available for US, UK, EU, Australia, and Canada on request.

Shipping methods

Express, air, or sea — matched to your urgency

MethodTypical timeBest forNotes
Express courier5–8 daysSamples, urgent restocks under 100 kgDoor-to-door, tracked, customs simplified
Air freight8–14 daysMid-size orders, tight launch windowsAirport-to-airport or plus delivery
Sea freight (LCL)25–35 daysOrders 2–10 CBMCost-effective, port-to-port or DDP
Sea freight (FCL)30–40 daysOrders over 10 CBM20GP / 40GP / 40HQ options
Logistics details

Packing, customs, and duties

Inner packing

Individual boxes wrapped in tissue or PE film, then packed in 5-layer export cartons with corner protectors.

Palletization

Cartons stacked on fumigated pallets and shrink-wrapped for FCL/LCL sea shipments. Pallet dimensions provided before booking.

Documents

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, and certificate of origin provided standard. FSC or test reports on request.

Duties & VAT

DDP quotes include import duties and VAT where applicable. For FOB/CIF, duties are the buyer's responsibility.

Need a shipping quote for your order?

Tell us your quantity, delivery address, and target date. We will recommend the best Incoterm and shipping method.