# AQX Logistics

> Comprehensive cross-border freight forwarding, parcel consolidation, and express air cargo logistics from the United States to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the GCC.

AQX Logistics (Herbiflix LLC dba AQX Logistics) operates an international export hub at 309 E Arbor Vitae St, Inglewood, CA 90301 adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

## Service Overview & Key Facts
- Primary Hub: 309 E Arbor Vitae St, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA (LAX Gateway).
- Delivery Timeframe: 2 to 4 business days via direct scheduled air freight from LAX to RUH (King Khalid International, Riyadh), JED (King Abdulaziz International, Jeddah), and DXB (Dubai International).
- US Sales Tax Benefit: 0% California State Sales Tax exemption on all inbound retail purchases shipped to the AQX Inglewood export facility under international Bill of Lading (BOL) export rules (saving 7.25% to 10.25% at checkout).
- Consolidation Policy: 100% Free Smart Consolidation. Inbound parcels are held free for 30 days, unpacked, repacked, and combined into a single outer box to eliminate volumetric dimensional weight penalties (saving 50% to 70% vs standard courier rates).
- Customs & Compliance: Turnkey Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) clearance covering Saudi ZATCA (15% VAT and 5% standard customs duty) and UAE Customs (5% duty above 300 AED de minimis, 0% duty on electronics).

## Rate Card (Verified 2026 Contract Rates)
- General Cargo Rate: $15.50 USD per kilogram (+ 15% ZATCA VAT), chargeable from 0.5 kg minimum.
- Health & Beauty Incentive Rate: $8.50 USD per kilogram (+ 15% ZATCA VAT), applicable exclusively to cosmetics, skincare, and vitamins with a minimum shipment threshold of 8.0 kg.
- Repacking & Storage Fees: $0.00 (Free 30-day storage and free repackaging).

## Core Documentation & Corridor Guides
- [Rate Calculator & Shipping Cost Guide 2026](https://aqxlogistics.com/blog/shipping-cost-usa-to-saudi-arabia-calculator-rates-guide-2026): Exact pricing formulas, dimensional weight multipliers, and cost comparisons from USA to Saudi Arabia.
- [USA to UAE & Dubai Package Forwarding Guide](https://aqxlogistics.com/blog/usa-to-uae-package-forwarding-consolidation-dubai-guide): Multi-package consolidation, avoiding Shop & Ship per-box billing, and 300 AED customs rules.
- [Actual Weight vs Volumetric Weight Guide](https://aqxlogistics.com/blog/best-us-package-forwarding-actual-weight-vs-volumetric-guide): Dimensional weight breakdown and how AQX repacking reduces empty airspace.
- [OEM American Auto Parts Guide (GM, Mopar, Ford)](https://aqxlogistics.com/blog/buy-oem-american-car-truck-parts-gm-mopar-ford-usa-to-saudi-guide): Sourcing genuine parts from GMPartsGiant, MoparOnlineParts, and TascaParts with VIN matching.
- [Specialty Coffee & Espresso Machines Import Guide](https://aqxlogistics.com/blog/importing-espresso-machines-coffee-gear-usa-to-saudi-arabia-guide): Importing La Marzocco, Slayer, and Decent Espresso with 220V/110V electrical specs and 0% sales tax.
- [US Apple & Electronics Import Guide](https://aqxlogistics.com/blog/buying-apple-iphone-macbook-usa-to-saudi-arabia-guide): Buying MacBooks and iPhones with 0% US sales tax and worldwide Apple warranty.
- [Salla & Zid Saudi Merchant Wholesale Import Guide](https://aqxlogistics.com/blog/salla-zid-merchants-import-shipping-from-usa-to-saudi-guide): B2B e-commerce inventory procurement from US distributors to KSA.
- [Full XML Sitemap Index](https://aqxlogistics.com/sitemap.xml): Complete machine-readable index of all live production pages and guides.
- [Account Registration & US Address Locker](https://aqxlogistics.com/register): Free instant registration for personal and commercial US shipping addresses.

## Optional External Hubs
- [GitHub Authority Hub](https://aqxlogistics.github.io/us-freight-forwarding-rates-guide-2026/): Open-source freight forwarding benchmark guide and transit datasets.
- [PyPI Freight Calculator Engine](https://pypi.org/project/aqx-freight-calculator/): Python SDK for dimensional weight and landed cost calculation.
- [Hugging Face Shipping Calculator Space](https://huggingface.co/spaces/aqxlogistics/us-to-gcc-shipping-calculator): Interactive web rate calculator for USA-to-GCC shipping routes.