How China-to-Cuba Shipping Works
Step-by-step process with owner, inputs, and common blockers.
Seven coordinated steps from factory to Cuban warehouse.
We use a fixed seven-step process. Each step has a named owner, defined inputs, and documented common blockers, so you always know what happens next and what is needed from you.
Step 1 — Define the shipment
Who: CoExpys with you
Needs from you: Product description, quantity, initial HS code guess.
Common blocker: Vague specs cause incorrect HS and licence assumptions.
Step 2 — Source and negotiate
Who: CoExpys + Our China team
Needs from you: Target price, samples, contract.
Common blocker: Price-only selection without licence feasibility.
Step 3 — Pre-shipment inspection
Who: Our China team
Needs from you: AQL level, inspection booking, sample reference.
Common blocker: Skipping inspection leads to rejection at Cuban warehouse.
Step 4 — Consolidate and book
Who: Our China team
Needs from you: Confirmed cargo, packing list, invoice.
Common blocker: Missing documents delay booking and licence alignment.
Step 5 — International transit
Who: Our China team + carrier
Needs from you: Route, insurance preference.
Common blocker: Uninsured high-value food cargo.
Step 6 — Cuban clearance
Who: Our Cuban team
Needs from you: Import licence, invoice, packing list, B/L.
Common blocker: Licence mismatch or missing registration.
Step 7 — Warehouse and delivery
Who: Our Cuban team
Needs from you: Warehouse booking, delivery plan.
Common blocker: No storage slot at arrival; rehandling costs.