Cabinet lead time
importing from Germany to USA.
Understanding lead times is critical for project planning. Here is a realistic breakdown of production, shipping and customs clearance for kitchen cabinets imported from Germany to the USA.
At a glance
What we supply
Production: 4–6 weeks
From order confirmation to container loading. Complex custom orders may be 6–8 weeks. Confirmed in writing on order.
Transit East Coast: 2–3 weeks
Container transit from Hamburg or Bremen to New York, Baltimore or Savannah. Typical 14–18 days.
Transit West Coast: 3–4 weeks
To Los Angeles, Long Beach or Seattle. Typical 21–28 days via Suez.
Customs: 3–5 days
Standard clearance with correct documentation. ISF filed 48 hours before arrival as required.
Total East Coast: 7–10 weeks
Production + transit + customs. Plan 10–12 weeks for comfortable project scheduling.
Total West Coast: 9–12 weeks
Production + transit + customs. Plan 12–14 weeks for West Coast projects.
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Container ships
FCL to any US port, customs handled
How to plan your project around import lead times
The single most common mistake is ordering too late. If your cabinet installation is scheduled for a specific date, count back 12 weeks minimum and place your order by that date.
LignoSupply confirms lead times in writing at order confirmation. If you need a faster turnaround, ask — we sometimes have production slots available sooner, or we can recommend LCL for partial container orders which can ship faster.
What can delay a shipment
Incomplete or incorrect customs documentation is the most common cause of delays at the US port. LignoSupply handles all documentation — commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, CARB2 certificate — to minimise this risk.
"Lead time confirmed in writing at order. Container arrived exactly when scheduled. No surprises."
— General Contractor, New YorkReady to plan your import?
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