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How to Import Casters from China

a practical process for MRO buyers, distributors, and contractors — from specifying the part and confirming a drawing in 24–48h to consolidating a mixed-load container and clearing customs at your port. no mass-OEM minimums required.

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importing casters direct from the manufacturer removes the trader markup and puts the spec back in your hands — but only if the process is transparent. the two things that go wrong are fit (a plate or stem that doesn’t match your equipment) and logistics (a factory that only takes full-container single-model orders). we build to your fitting and ship distributor-scale, mixed-load.

every order is built to ANSI/ICWM and ISO 22883, on precision ball bearings that lower manual starting resistance about 15–20%. custom work is confirmed on a 24–48h drawing before anything is cut.

The process

Five steps, start to delivery

Specify

Send the spec or old part

diameter, load per caster, fitting, wheel material, quantity — or a photo. drawing confirmed in 24–48h.

Confirm

Sample & price

approve a sample or drawing and the quote, branded or neutral. per-model minimums at distributor scale.

Produce

Build

stock models ship immediately; new mold about 12 days; bulk run typically 14–21 days.

Consolidate

Mixed-load container

combine caster types in one container, planned to cube and weight limits.

Ship & clear

FOB / CIF to your port

we ship from Ningbo/Shanghai with export documents; your broker clears customs and you take delivery.

Incoterms

FOB or CIF — what you control

Choosing your Incoterm
Term	Who arranges sea freight & insurance	Best when
FOB	you (from the origin port onward)	you have a freight forwarder and want control of routing and cost
CIF	we (to your destination port)	you want a landed-to-port price and less freight admin

Duties & taxes are set by your destination country and handled by your customs broker at clearance; confirm your HS classification locally. we provide the commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading to match your Incoterm.

Fitment

Built to your country’s fittings

Regional fitment
Region	Typical fitting	Standards
North America	imperial top-plate patterns (e.g. 4 × 4-1/2 in), imperial stems	ANSI/ICWM, ISO 22883
Europe	metric round-stem and bolt-hole	ISO 22883; EN 12527-series on request
Asia-Pacific	metric fittings	ISO 22883

By market

Import guides for 20 markets

each market page covers the destination port, Incoterms, transit, and the products that market orders most.

What you can import

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Heavy-duty casters Polyurethane Nylon Rubber Stainless steel Medical Custom & OEM Global supply hub

Import FAQ

Common questions

What is the minimum order to import casters from China?

per-model minimums are held at distributor scale, not mass-OEM tonnage. different caster types can be consolidated into one mixed-load container, so you import depth across sizes rather than a full container of one model.

What documents are needed to import casters?

typically a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading; your customs broker in the destination country handles clearance and any local requirements. we prepare export documentation to match your Incoterm.

How long does shipping take?

production is typically about 14–21 days for a bulk run after drawing confirmation; sea transit depends on the destination — roughly one week to East Asia, two to three weeks to the US West Coast, and four to five weeks to Europe.

FOB or CIF — which should I choose?

FOB puts you in control of freight and insurance from the origin port; CIF has us arrange sea freight and insurance to your destination port. we support both — confirm the Incoterm and port on your quote.

Can casters be built to my country’s fittings and standards?

yes. we build imperial top-plate patterns for North America and metric round-stem or bolt-hole fittings for Europe and Asia, to ANSI/ICWM and ISO 22883, with EN 12527-series methods on request. see OEM & custom.

Import casters from the people who make them

send your sizes, loads, and quantities, or a drawing for a custom build. we reply the same working day with specs and pricing, branded or neutral.

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