Protective Case Sourcing for the United States

US buyers in defense, law enforcement, industrial, and outdoor markets need Berry Amendment awareness, MIL-SPEC testing, and clear FOB terms — US importers handle Section 301 tariffs.

The US is the world's largest single market for protective cases, driven by US Department of Defense procurement, law enforcement (federal/state/local), industrial automation, and outdoor/recreation. Key buyer concerns: Berry Amendment / TAA compliance (for federal procurement), MIL-STD-810G testing, ITAR/EAR for defense articles, and Section 301 tariff exposure (current additional 7.5-25% on Chinese-origin goods). KeXinMaterials manufactures in Guangdong, China, with FOB Ningbo or FOB Los Angeles (via transshipment) terms. We do not ship DDP or Delivered Duty Paid — US importers handle US Customs, HMF, MPF, and Section 301 duties.

Regulatory & Compliance

For non-defense applications, our cases are unrestricted commercial items. For DOD/federal procurement, we offer Berry Amendment-compliant options (US-melt steel hardware, US-origin fabrics for textile components) at premium pricing, or standard Chinese-origin cases with full country-of-origin disclosure. MIL-STD-810G test reports (vibration, drop, immersion, dust) provided. ITAR-controlled articles are NOT manufactured — we supply commercial-grade only. C-TPAT, ISO9001:2015, ROHS, and Prop 65 warnings (where applicable).

Industries Served in the USA

• US DOD & federal contractors (Berry Amendment, MIL-STD-810G)
• Law enforcement (federal/state/local) — tactical & evidence cases
• First responders (fire/EMS) — NFPA 1901 cases
• Industrial automation & oilfield
• Outdoor / hunting / marine
• Drones & UAS (DJI, Autel, Skydio ecosystem)

Shipping & Logistics

Standard terms: EXW Shenzhen, FOB Ningbo (transit 16-20 days to Long Beach / Oakland / Seattle), or FOB Los Angeles (pre-positioned in LA warehouse for JIT delivery, +USD 8-12 per case vs FOB Ningbo). US importers file ISF (10+2) for ocean shipments, pay Section 301 tariffs (currently 7.5-25% on HTS 3923.10 depending on List 4A/4B), HMF (0.125%), and MPF. We do not ship DDP. Lead time: 30-45 days production + 16-20 days ocean transit. Air freight: 3-4 days Hong Kong → LAX or JFK.

FAQ

Do you handle US customs and Section 301 tariffs?

No. We ship EXW Shenzhen or FOB Ningbo. US importers file ISF (10+2) for ocean freight, pay Section 301 tariffs (7.5-25% on HTS 3923.10), HMF, MPF, and arrange final-mile delivery. We provide commercial invoice, packing list, country-of-origin, and HTS classification.

Are your cases Berry Amendment / TAA compliant?

Standard cases are Chinese-origin (non-TAA). For federal procurement, we offer Berry Amendment-compliant options with US-melt hardware and US-origin textile components, at 30-50% premium. TAA-compliant country-of-origin (e.g., Vietnam, Malaysia) is not currently available.

Can you ship to Amazon FBA warehouses?

Yes, but NOT DDP. We ship FOB Ningbo → US port, your freight forwarder handles FBA delivery appointment, label prep, and Amazon compliance. B2B FBA prep fees apply.

Do you have US-based inventory?

No overseas warehouse. We can pre-position 200-500 standard cases (e.g., WL8-3514, WL8-4123) in our LA forwarder warehouse for 7-10 day US delivery at +USD 8-12/case vs FOB Ningbo. Custom OEM always ships FOB Ningbo ex-Guangdong.

Next Steps

Email kexin@beeaa.com with your case spec, federal/non-federal use, target quantity, and Section 301 acceptance. 12-hour quote with MIL-SPEC test report availability and Berry Amendment option pricing. WhatsApp +86 13590555309 for US DOD / federal RFQs.