USA–Poland freight: sea and air

The new EU–US rules from July 2026 — what changes

On 1 July 2026 the EU–US framework agreement entered into force. Most important for importers: the EU has eliminated tariffs on US industrial goods — bringing in machinery, parts or equipment from the USA is now cheaper than ever. In the other direction, most EU goods face a single 15% tariff instead of the previous patchwork of rates. Steel and aluminium, among others, remain exceptions. Before you plan a project, we'll check the rate for your CN/HTS code.

Import from the USA to Poland

What we ship most often: machinery and equipment, spare parts, vehicles, medical and laboratory equipment, electronics, plus cosmetics and supplements (with EU-requirements analysis),
FCL and LCL sea freight from East Coast ports (New York, Savannah, Norfolk) — approx. 12–18 days to Gdańsk/Gdynia; from the West Coast 25–30 days,
air freight in 3–6 days for urgent and high-value cargo,
import clearance in Poland: 23% VAT, verification of the eliminated duties on industrial goods and CE requirements for the EU market.

Export from Poland to the USA

document preparation and the export declaration (including HTS classification),
sea and air freight with pick-up straight from your plant,
landed-cost calculation with the 15% US-side tariff and a check of exceptions for your product group,
coordination with the consignee and the customs broker in the States.

Exporting to the USA today means a predictable, flat 15% instead of uncertainty — for many Polish manufacturers the maths still works out very well, especially for machinery, furniture and premium food. We'll calculate it properly, not by eye.

How long does transatlantic transport take?

Sea freight from the East Coast to Gdańsk/Gdynia takes approx. 12–18 days, from the West Coast 25–30 days; air freight 3–6 days. Counting pick-up, clearance and delivery, realistic door-to-door time by sea is 3–5 weeks. You get an exact schedule with the quote.

Frequently asked questions

Will I pay duty on goods from the USA?

Since July 2026 the EU has eliminated tariffs on US industrial goods — for most machinery, parts and equipment the duty is 0%. 23% VAT still applies, and agri-food products require individual analysis. We check the rate for your CN code before you order.

How long does a container from the USA to Poland take?

From East Coast ports approx. 12–18 days, from the West Coast 25–30 days, air freight 3–6 days. Realistic door-to-door by sea is 3–5 weeks including clearance.

What duty will my consignee pay in the USA?

Most EU goods face the single 15% all-inclusive rate introduced by the 2026 agreement; steel and aluminium, among others, remain exceptions. Before shipping we verify the HTS classification and the real cost of entering the US market.

Let's plan your transatlantic transport

Tell us what you want to move and in which direction — within 24 hours you'll get a quote with an itemised cost breakdown and verified duty rates.

Send inquiry Call: +48 502 406 787

USA transport — import from the States and export to the USA