ARDI · Ukraine → USA
Commercial Cargo Shipping
from Ukraine to the USA
Sea and air freight for manufacturers, exporters, Amazon FBA sellers, and e-commerce brands. Export from Ukraine, U.S. import customs clearance, own warehouses in California and New Jersey, Amazon FBA Prep and Fulfillment — all under one control.
Who This Service Is For
We handle commercial cargo for businesses of all sizes - from an initial shipment to regular container loads
Manufacturers
Enter the U.S. market directly with your products, without intermediaries.
Exporters
Full export cycle — from documents in Ukraine to U.S. customs.
Amazon FBA Sellers
Receiving, FNSKU, poly-bagging, inspection, and delivery to Amazon FC.
E-commerce Sellers
Etsy, Shopify, Walmart, and other marketplaces.
Design Agencies and Engineering Firms
Support with implementing projects abroad.
Startups and Businesses Entering the U.S. Market
Full international shipping support for new export projects.
Cargo Categories
How the Ukraine → USA Route Works
Six stages from a manufacturer in Ukraine to the Amazon shelf — each managed by ARDI or a vetted partner.
Cargo pickup in Ukraine
Export customs clearance, packaging, and labeling within Ukraine.
Consolidation
Collecting and preparing shipments for dispatch at partner warehouses.
Transit through the EU
Trucking to a European sea or air hub.
Ocean or air
Ocean freight line (LCL/FCL) or air delivery from a European airport.
U.S. customs clearance
Formal / informal entry, duty payment, and ISF for ocean shipments.
Delivery to a warehouse or Amazon FBA
Delivery to ARDI's own warehouse (CA / NJ) or to Amazon FC.
Shipping Options and Transit Times
Transit times are approximate, calculated from the moment of consolidation, and depend on transit through the EU and U.S. customs clearance.
AIR
12–16 daysThe fastest option. Suitable for urgent and lightweight shipments.
Express LCL
36–40 daysConsolidated cargo. Best for shipments up to 15 CBM.
FCL (container)
40–45 daysA dedicated 20-ft or 40-ft container. Most cost-effective for larger volumes.
Customs and Documents
Export from Ukraine
Sender-side documents
- Customs declaration
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary and veterinary certificates (for food/plant products)
- Consulting support on packaging and labeling requirements for import into the U.S.
Import into the U.S.
CBP and regulatory requirements
- HTS Code — 10-digit product classification that determines the duty rate
- Duties & Tariffs — calculation and payment of duties
- Section 232 — additional tariffs on steel / aluminum (equipment, spare parts)
- FDA — for food products, cosmetics, and supplements
- CPC — Children's Product Certificate (children's products)
- UL — certification for electrical goods
- Amazon FBA Requirements — labeling, packaging, dimensions, FNSKU
- Customs Bond — customs bond, required for every commercial shipment
- ISF / 10+2 — advance data filing for ocean shipments
- Commercial Invoice + Packing List — mandatory document package
- Country of Origin marking — country-of-origin marking
Important: the $800 duty-free threshold (de minimis / Section 321) was eliminated for all countries as of 08/29/2025 and remains in effect in 2026. Every commercial shipment now requires customs clearance and duty payment regardless of value.
Amazon FBA Prep at Own Warehouses
Receiving
Receiving cargo at the California or New Jersey warehouse.
FNSKU
Product labeling with Amazon barcodes.
Poly Bag
Packaging according to Amazon standards.
Inspection
Quality, integrity, and compliance inspection.
Palletization
Palletization according to Amazon FC requirements.
FBA Delivery
Delivery to an Amazon warehouse (SPD or LTL).