Lead time and freight cost are half the buying decision. Here is what to expect when shipping guitar cases from China.
Production lead time
- Stock designs: 7-15 days.
- Custom color/logo: 15-25 days.
- New molds (OEM): 30-45 days.
Freight options
- Sea (FCL): most economical for 100+ cases. 25-40 days to US/EU ports.
- Sea (LCL): shared container, good for 10-50 cases.
- Air/Express: 3-7 days, for samples and small orders.
Rough freight costs
Approximate per-case share: LCL sea $3-8, FCL $2-5, air $15-40 depending on size and weight. Get exact quotes from your factory with packing dimensions.
See our shipping and delivery page or request a freight quote.