A China-based fulfillment model for Australian DTC brands that want to test, ship, and scale into the US with more predictable landed cost and fewer tariff surprises.
Expand into a market with scale and familiar ecommerce buying behavior.
Winning AU products, funnels, and messaging can often be adapted for the US.
Brands can validate the market before building a full local warehouse structure.
China-direct shipping often removes an extra export layer compared with AU re-shipping.
DDP handling helps reduce surprise duties and customer-side delivery issues.
You can test smaller SKU batches without locking more capital into AU stock first.
The US market is attractive, but tariff rules can quickly damage margin if the model is not designed properly. Our China → US DDP setup is built to keep compliance and landed cost clearer from the start.
We assess weight, value, packaging, and lane fit.
Factories send inventory to our China warehouse for receiving, QC, and labeling.
Connect Shopify or your store so US orders route automatically.
Ship through the right DDP lanes and scale the SKUs that perform.
| Model | Avg Delivery | Avg Cost (AUD)* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU → US Direct Post | 10–18 days | $28.00 | Slow and expensive, with limited tracking. Hard to scale ad spend. |
| China 3PL DDP Standard | 6–10 days | $18.90 | Faster delivery using tariff-smart DDP lanes with full tracking. |
* Costs vary by product type, parcel route, and customs handling. The main difference often comes from inventory structure and DDP handling, not only transit speed.
China-direct fulfillment is not always the right model forever. A US warehouse may become the better fit once demand is already stable enough to justify local stock, faster domestic delivery is essential, or US inventory positions are large enough to support a local 3PL model.
We use DDP tariff-smart lanes that include duties and taxes before delivery, helping reduce surprise fees and improve landed-cost predictability.
Yes. The model is built around compliance and partner alignment, not around hiding or avoiding duties.
No. DDP handling means duties and taxes are managed upfront before delivery.
You do not need full US-scale volume. Many brands begin by testing a few hundred units per SKU and scaling only proven winners.
Yes. One China inventory pool can support both AU and US orders using different lanes and rules.
Share your target SKUs, product economics, and US growth goals. We will help you assess whether a China-based DDP fulfillment model fits your current stage.
