Corporate sourcing, complex freight, and military-grade logistics.

Minimum order quantities (MOQs) are set by manufacturers, not Syqora, and vary significantly by product category. Injection-molded components typically require 500 to 2,000 units per SKU. Textiles and apparel may have fabric-based MOQs by the roll. Electronics assemblies often require 1,000 units or more for tooling amortization. For smaller volume requirements, we can negotiate sample or trial orders with specific factories, or consolidate your order with other non-competing buyers to meet factory minimums. We recommend requesting a sourcing consultation before committing to a quantity, since MOQs are often negotiable once the supplier understands the relationship potential.

Standard trans-Pacific ocean freight transit is 14 to 21 days from major Chinese ports (Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou/Yantian, Qingdao) to West Coast US ports (Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland). Add 2 to 5 days for customs clearance and inland drayage to your final destination. East Coast destinations via the Panama Canal add approximately 7 to 10 days. LCL (less-than-container-load) shipments may require 3 to 5 additional days for deconsolidation at destination. If lead time is critical, we also offer air freight from China with 3 to 7 day transit times, though cost per kilogram is typically 4 to 6 times higher than ocean rates.

A freight forwarder arranges the physical movement of cargo—booking space with carriers, coordinating pickup, preparing export documentation, and managing transit logistics. A customs broker is a licensed agent (licensed by CBP in the US) who prepares and files import entries, calculates duties, and facilitates customs clearance. Some companies hold both capabilities; many do not. Syqora Group handles the full freight forwarding function and works with a network of licensed customs brokers at all major US ports. We coordinate both sides of the transaction, so clients deal with a single point of contact rather than managing two separate vendors.

Federal government procurement eligibility begins with registration on SAM.gov (System for Award Management), which requires a DUNS/UEI number, an active bank account, and completion of the representations and certifications questionnaire. State and local governments often maintain their own vendor registration portals. Once registered, your company appears in the System for Award Management database and is searchable by contracting officers. For California state contracts, registration with DGS ProcureAmerica is also recommended. Syqora has navigated this process ourselves and can provide guidance to clients seeking to add government procurement as a revenue channel, or we can serve as your prime contractor on a specific procurement while you focus on your core operation.

Syqora Group combines 30 years of China-side sourcing and logistics expertise with established relationships with FMC-licensed ocean carriers. We coordinate freight through vetted, regulated carrier partners — delivering competitive rates, proper documentation, and full shipment visibility. Unlike a pure freight broker, our long-term carrier service contracts and Guangzhou operations mean we can manage your shipment from factory floor to warehouse dock with a single point of contact. Our active SAM.gov registration also makes us immediately eligible for government procurement without weeks of vendor setup.

Yes, with qualifications. For FDA-regulated products (medical devices, dietary supplements, cosmetics, food contact materials), we handle the documentation side—FDA Prior Notice filings, 510(k) declaration preparation, labeling compliance review, and coordination with FDA-registered facilities at origin. We do not provide regulatory advice or assume the role of importer of record for FDA-regulated goods without prior scoping. For hazmat shipments, we handle IMDG-classified cargo for ocean freight and IATA-classified cargo for air freight, provided proper documentation (Material Safety Data Sheets, proper shipping names, packing group certification) is provided by the shipper. Contact us with your specific product classification before booking.

Section 301 tariffs are the additional duties (7.5% to 25%, with some categories at 100%) imposed on China-origin goods under USTR Lists 1 through 4. They are in addition to standard MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rates and apply to the vast majority of manufactured goods from China. Syqora's role is to accurately classify your goods under the correct HTS code, calculate the applicable duty rate including 301 surcharges, and prepare the entry documentation accordingly. We also advise on legitimate tariff mitigation options: first sale valuation, duty drawback programs, country of origin engineering (where a third country performs substantial transformation), and Section 301 exclusion requests where applicable. We do not facilitate false origin declarations or undervaluation—both are customs fraud.