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Export Netherlands – USA
Sea and air freight from Rotterdam and Schiphol to every US state.
We ship your exports from Rotterdam and Schiphol to any US port, airport or door. Export clearance in the Netherlands, the US security filing and delivery in the US via our partners: we handle it.
Route facts
- By sea
- Rotterdam to New York/New Jersey, Baltimore, Charleston, Savannah, Houston, Los Angeles/Long Beach
- Sea transit
- About 9–14 days to the East Coast, 3–4 weeks to the West Coast
- By air
- Schiphol to New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX) and more, usually 2–5 days
- US filings
- ISF (10+2) for sea, 24 hours before loading; customs entry by the US importer or broker
Transit times are indicative (October 2026). Your quote states the current schedule.
Tips from our desk
- US import duties changed often in 2025–2026. Agree with your buyer who pays them (DAP or DDP) before you ship.
- Wooden pallets and crates must be heat-treated and ISPM 15 stamped.
- A late or wrong ISF can lead to US fines. Send us the buyer's details early.
Questions
How long does shipping from Rotterdam to the USA take?
About 9–14 days to the East Coast and 3–4 weeks to the West Coast, port to port. By air from Schiphol usually 2–5 days.
What is ISF?
The Importer Security Filing (10+2) is a US requirement for sea freight. It must be filed at least 24 hours before the container is loaded at origin.
Cargo to move? We handle it.
All-in price and transit time, usually the same day.