<h1 id=""><strong id="">Stuck with Domestic Shipping? Here's Why You Need Walmart Cross Border</strong></h1><p id=""><em id="">If you're only seeing U.S. domestic options when shipping to Walmart Fulfillment Services from China, this missing program enrollment is costing you money.</em></p><h2 id=""><strong id="">The Problem Every China-Based Seller Faces</strong></h2><p id="">You're trying to create a shipment from China to Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS), but you keep hitting the same wall – only domestic U.S. shipping options appear. Sound familiar?</p><p id="">Here's what's happening: <strong id="">Your account isn't enrolled in Walmart's Cross Border (WCB) program.</strong> Without this enrollment, Walmart's system automatically defaults to domestic shipments only, blocking your access to direct international shipping options.</p><p id="">The solution? You need to register for the Walmart Cross Border program through your Seller Center. Once you're enrolled, you can book ocean freight shipments directly from China to WFS facilities.</p><h2 id=""><strong id="">What Exactly Is Walmart Cross Border?</strong></h2><p id="">Think of Walmart Cross Border as your express lane from China to U.S. customers. It's a port-to-door ocean freight service that ships your inventory from select Chinese ports directly to Walmart's U.S. fulfillment centers.</p><p id=""><strong id="">Here's what you get:</strong></p><ul id=""><li>Direct shipping from major Chinese ports (Yantian, Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Xiamen)</li><li>Support for 20', 40', and 45' shipping containers, plus less-than-container-load shipments</li><li>Access to Walmart's negotiated shipping rates (much better than spot market prices)</li><li>End-to-end tracking through your Seller Center</li><li>Dedicated support in English and Mandarin</li></ul><h2 id=""><strong id="">Are You Eligible? Check These Requirements</strong></h2><p id="">Before you get excited, make sure you qualify:</p><p id="">✅ <strong id="">You're already using WFS</strong> to fulfill U.S. orders on Walmart.com<br>✅ <strong id="">Your Walmart Marketplace account is in good standing</strong> (if you've been selling less than 90 days, approval might take longer)<br>✅ <strong id="">You have validated tax and billing settings</strong> in Seller Center with an ACH account or credit card on file<br>✅ <strong id="">You source or manufacture goods in China</strong></p><p id="">If you checked all boxes, you're ready to enroll.</p><h2 id=""><strong id="">The Enrollment Process (It's Easier Than You Think)</strong></h2><h3 id=""><strong id="">What You'll Need Before Starting:</strong></h3><ol id=""><li><strong id="">Your Importer of Record (IOR) details</strong> – Your IOR must have a continuous U.S. customs bond with sufficient value to cover duties, taxes, and fees</li><li><strong id="">Customs broker information</strong> (you can use Walmart's designated broker or your own)</li><li><strong id="">ACH account setup</strong> for paying customs fees</li></ol><h3 id=""><strong id="">The Steps:</strong></h3><ol id=""><li><strong id="">Go to your Seller Center</strong> → Settings → Shipping Profile → Walmart Imports</li><li><strong id="">Complete the enrollment application</strong> with all required documentation</li><li><strong id="">Wait for document signing</strong> (Walmart will send docs to your signatory parties)</li><li><strong id="">Get verified</strong> (Walmart reviews all documentation)</li><li><strong id="">Receive approval notification</strong> via email</li></ol><p id=""><strong id="">Timeline:</strong> It typically takes several days for Walmart's team to verify and approve your enrollment request.</p><h2 id=""><strong id="">What to Expect After Enrollment</strong></h2><h3 id=""><strong id="">Shipping Times</strong></h3><p id="">Under normal conditions, expect 38-60 calendar days from cargo ready date to delivery:</p><ul id=""><li><strong id="">West Coast</strong>: ~40 days</li><li><strong id="">Midwest</strong>: ~50 days</li><li><strong id="">East Coast</strong>: ~58 days</li></ul><h3 id=""><strong id="">How Your Inventory Gets Distributed</strong></h3><p id="">Once your containers clear U.S. customs:</p><ul id=""><li><strong id="">Standard items</strong>: Distributed across multiple fulfillment centers for faster delivery to customers</li><li><strong id="">Oversized items</strong>: Stay at the destination fulfillment center</li></ul><h2 id=""><strong id="">The Real Benefits (Beyond Just Shipping)</strong></h2><h3 id=""><strong id="">Cost Savings</strong></h3><p id="">You get access to Walmart's negotiated ocean freight rates instead of volatile spot market pricing. For smaller sellers who typically can't secure contract rates, this is a game-changer.</p><h3 id=""><strong id="">Operational Simplicity</strong></h3><p id="">Everything happens in your Seller Center – quoting, booking, tracking, and payments. No juggling multiple logistics providers or systems.</p><h3 id=""><strong id="">Strategic Advantage</strong></h3><p id="">With global supply chain congestion hitting hard in 2024, Walmart is filling a crucial need for smaller businesses that struggle to get cargo space from major ocean carriers.</p><h2 id=""><strong id="">Important Things to Know</strong></h2><h3 id=""><strong id="">Product Restrictions</strong></h3><p id="">Only general goods and excepted dangerous goods are eligible for full container loads. If you're shipping items that might be considered hazardous, additional screening applies.</p><h3 id=""><strong id="">Container Options</strong></h3><ul id=""><li><strong id="">Full Container Load (FCL)</strong>: Best for larger shipments</li><li><strong id="">Less Than Container Load (LCL)</strong>: Perfect for smaller quantities</li></ul><h3 id=""><strong id="">Support When You Need It</strong></h3><p id="">You get dedicated support with exception handling and inbound prioritization throughout the entire shipment cycle.</p><h2 id=""><strong id="">Ready to Stop Seeing "Domestic Only"?</strong></h2><p id="">If you're tired of being locked out of direct China-to-U.S. shipping options, Walmart Cross Border enrollment is your solution. The program transforms a frustrating limitation into a competitive advantage.</p><p id=""><strong id="">Your next step is simple</strong>: Head to your Seller Center, navigate to Settings → Shipping Profile → Walmart Imports, and start your enrollment process today.</p><p id="">Once you're approved, you'll unlock the same enterprise-level logistics network that Walmart uses – giving your China-sourced products a direct path to U.S. customers at negotiated rates.</p><p id="">Don't let a missing enrollment keep you stuck with domestic-only options. Your inventory (and your profit margins) deserve better.</p><p id=""><em id="">Ready to scale your Walmart business with better logistics? Learn more about optimizing your marketplace strategy at Growth Scalers.</em></p><p>‍</p>