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Lead times, container loading specs, export documentation, and logistics details for B2B door buyers worldwide. Everything your freight team and procurement desk needs to plan an import order.
Disclaimer: The content on this page is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal or contractual advice. Shipping terms, lead times, and logistics details are subject to change based on order specifications, destination, and current production scheduling. Confirm all terms in your purchase agreement.
How We Pack Doors for Long-Haul Freight
We've been loading containers for export since the early years of the business, and the packaging decisions we made back then — driven by complaints from our first Middle Eastern buyers — are still the foundation of how we ship today.
Standard steel doors leave our facility in flat-pack KD (knock-down) format: door leaf, frame, and hardware packed separately. The leaf is wrapped in protective film and sandwiched between corrugated cardboard sheets, then boxed in a double-wall reinforced carton. Frame sections are bundled and banded with foam corner protection at every miter joint.
Hardware is bagged and labeled per door set, packed in a separate inner carton inside the same outer box — so your installer opens one carton and has everything for that opening, in order.
Hardware-Per-Carton System
We standardized the hardware-per-carton approach after hearing from a Dubai distributor that his installation crews were spending 20 minutes per door just sorting hardware from a bulk bag. Small thing, but it adds up across a 300-unit project.
Fire Door & Pre-Hung Assemblies
Fire doors and pre-hung assemblies ship in foam-lined wooden crates with corner guards on the frame and intumescent seal protection on the door edges. The crate adds cost, but fire door assemblies have tighter dimensional tolerances and the seal strips are vulnerable to compression damage if packed flat without support.
Door Leaf
Wrapped in protective film, sandwiched between corrugated cardboard sheets, boxed in double-wall reinforced carton.
Frame Sections
Bundled and banded with foam corner protection at every miter joint to prevent transit damage.
Hardware Sets
Bagged and labeled per door set, packed in a separate inner carton inside the same outer box — one carton, one opening, everything included.
Batch Traceability
Every carton carries a barcode linked to our production batch record — traceable to production date, line number, and inspection record within minutes.
Full Batch Traceability on Every Carton
If there's a quality question on arrival, you can trace any unit back to its production date, line number, and inspection record within minutes — useful when you're filing a claim with a freight insurer or responding to a contractor's punch list.
Container Loading Capacity: What Fits in a 40HQ
Your freight team needs real numbers, not ranges. Here's what we load:
| Door Type | Format | Units per 40HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Standard steel door (single leaf, 900×2100mm) | KD flat-pack | 240–280 sets |
| Standard steel door (double leaf, 1800×2100mm) | KD flat-pack | 120–140 sets |
| Fire door (single leaf, 900×2100mm) | KD flat-pack | 200–240 sets |
| Fire door (pre-hung assembly) | Crated | 80–100 sets |
| Security door (single leaf) | KD flat-pack | 220–260 sets |
Why Counts Vary
Actual count varies by door thickness, hardware configuration, and whether frames are welded or KD. The ranges above reflect typical production configurations — your specific SKU mix may load higher or lower.
Get an Exact Loading Plan
Send us your SKU mix and we'll give you an exact loading plan — we do this for every order before the container is confirmed, so your freight cost calculation is based on real numbers, not estimates.
Request Loading PlanLead Times by Order Type
Lead times run from deposit confirmation, not from inquiry date.
Catalog Orders
25–35 working days
Standard catalog SKUs with no tooling changes. Fastest path to production.
Existing Tooling, Color Change
30–40 working days
Private-label or OEM orders using existing profiles with a color or finish change only.
New Profiles, New Tooling
45–60 working days
Quoted individually based on engineering complexity and current line loading.
Capacity That Absorbs Your Order
We run 6 production lines across 18,000 m² of dedicated floor space with 450,000 units annual capacity. A standard order of 200–500 units doesn't displace other buyers' production — there's enough line capacity to absorb it without queue delays.
Large project orders (1,000+ units) are scheduled against current line loading; we'll confirm the production slot when we confirm the order.
Wire Transfer Timing: Factor This In
The lead time clock starts when the deposit clears, not when it's sent. Wire transfers to China can take 2–5 business days depending on your bank. Factor that into your project timeline when working backward from a delivery deadline.
Export Documentation: What Ships with Every Container
Every shipment includes a complete documentation package for customs clearance. No chasing paperwork after the container sails.
Commercial Invoice
Itemized by SKU, unit price, and HS code. The primary document for customs valuation in every destination market.
Packing List
Carton count, gross/net weight, and dimensions per carton. Matches the commercial invoice line by line.
Bill of Lading
Issued by the freight forwarder after container loading. The title document for your shipment.
Certificate of Origin
Issued by the Luoyang Chamber of Commerce. Required for preferential duty rates in many markets.
Test Certificates
Relevant product certifications included as applicable to the order: CE, SGS, NFPA 80.
Cleared in 6 Markets
Los Angeles, Houston, Dubai, Singapore, Lagos, and Sydney. The documentation package is structured for the requirements of all active markets.
Add-On Documentation Available on Request
For buyers who need additional documentation beyond the standard package, request these at order confirmation. Most add-ons require 3–5 extra working days and are noted in the proforma invoice.
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Form E — ASEAN-China FTA preferential tariff document
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Fumigation Certificate — for wooden crating, required by many markets
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SGS Pre-Shipment Inspection Report — third-party inspection before container loading
Customs Broker Format Requirements
If your customs broker has specific format requirements for the commercial invoice or other documents, send them to us before we prepare the invoice. It's easier to format correctly the first time than to issue corrections after the container has sailed.
Send format requirements at order confirmation — not after sailing.
Shipping Terms and Port of Loading
Standard terms, port options, and how we coordinate with your freight forwarder — no surprises at booking time.
Standard Incoterms
Our standard shipping term is FOB Tianjin Port or FOB Shanghai Port, depending on routing and vessel availability at time of booking.
We can also quote CIF to your destination port if you prefer us to arrange freight and insurance — useful for buyers who don't have a China-side freight forwarder yet.
Port of Loading by Region
Port of loading is confirmed in the proforma invoice. Routing depends on your destination region and carrier schedule.
North America & Australia
Shanghai is the primary loading port
Middle East & Africa
Tianjin or Shanghai depending on carrier schedule
Working With Your Freight Forwarder
If you have a preferred freight forwarder or a nominated carrier, we work with them directly. We coordinate container pickup, stuffing, and seal with your forwarder's local agent — no additional handling fee on our side.
Freight Cost Reference: How to Estimate Your Landed Cost
We don't quote freight — that's your forwarder's job and the rates change weekly. But here's what you need to give them an accurate quote.
CBM per 40HQ
62–67 CBM gross
A fully loaded 40HQ of KD steel doors. Provide this to your forwarder for an accurate freight quote.
Gross Weight per 40HQ
18,000–22,000 kg
Varies depending on door gauge and configuration. Confirm exact weight at booking time.
HS Code Reference
Standard steel doors typically fall under HS 7308.30 (doors, windows, and their frames). Fire doors may be classified differently depending on your country's tariff schedule.
HS Code Classification Note
HS code classification is the buyer's responsibility for import purposes. We provide the HS code we use on the export side, but your import classification may differ. This comes up most often with fire-rated products in markets with specific tariff categories for fire safety equipment — confirm with your customs broker before filing.
Inspection Before Loading: What We Check
Every unit is inspected before packing — not sampled, not spot-checked. Here's what our 5-stage QC process covers before any door goes into a carton.
Stage 1 — Incoming Material
Raw steel and hardware components are checked on arrival before entering production. Substandard material is rejected at the gate, not discovered at final assembly.
Stage 2 — In-Process Dimensional Check
Dimensions are verified mid-production against spec tolerances. Deviations are caught before they compound into downstream rework or rejection.
Stage 3 — Weld Integrity
Weld seams are inspected for continuity, penetration, and surface finish. Structural welds on door frames and reinforcement ribs are checked individually.
Stage 4 — Coating Adhesion & Finish
Powder coat or paint adhesion is tested. Surface finish is checked for uniformity, coverage gaps, and color consistency against the approved sample.
Stage 5 — Final Assembly & Hardware Cycling
Locks, hinges, and closers are installed and cycled. The door is operated through its full range of motion to confirm smooth function before packing.
100% Unit Coverage
This is not a sampling program. Every door that goes into a carton has passed all five stages. No exceptions for large orders or repeat SKUs.
Post-Packing Carton Verification
After packing, cartons are weighed and measured against the packing list. Any discrepancy between the packing list and the physical count is caught before the container is sealed — not at your warehouse.
Third-Party & Buyer Inspection
If you want a third-party pre-shipment inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, or your own inspector), we accommodate it. Notify us at order confirmation so we can schedule the inspection window before the container loading date. Buyers who send their own QC staff to the factory for final inspection on large orders are welcome — we'll arrange access and have production records ready.
To arrange third-party inspection: Notify us at order confirmation with your preferred inspection agency (SGS, Bureau Veritas, or your own). We'll schedule the inspection window before the container loading date and ensure production records are available for review.
Contact for Shipping Inquiries
Questions about a specific order, container loading plan, or documentation requirements? Reach our team directly — no ticketing system, no automated queue.
Request a Proforma Invoice
For new orders, send us your SKU list, destination port, and target delivery date. We'll come back with a proforma invoice, loading plan, and production schedule confirmation.