• How to ship from China to the USA?

• What are the shipping costs from China to USA?

• How long does it take for a cargo ship from China to USA?

The Three questions are lots of importers have when shipping from China to the USA. It can be difficult to find reliable shipping information and shipping agents when importing goods from China, and choosing the best shipping method, especially when you start your business at the beginning, after all, your cargo which could be worth millions of dollars should definitely be put in a reliable forwarder.

And now here we are to help you with our over 10 years of international shipping experience, as the best freight forwarder from China to USA, many of our customers’ businesses blooming with our shipping support, in the next content, we will share with you all the information you need to know of shipping China to the USA.

Best Shipping Method From China To USA

how much does it cost to ship a container from china to usa

FCL Ocean Freight Shipping Costs from China to the USA (updated Oct. 2023)

Departure Port	Destination Port	Container 20’GP	Container 40’HQ
Ningbo	Los Angeles	$980~$1,100	$1,150~$1,350
Ningbo	New York/Savannah	$1,200~$1400	$1,350~$1680
Ningbo	Miami	$1460~$1660	$1950~2350
Shanghai	Los Angeles	$900~$1,100	$1,100~$1,300
Shanghai	New York/Savannah	$1,100~$1400	$1,450~$1580
Shanghai	Miami	$1360~$1560	$1850~2250
Shenzhen	Los Angeles	$1,000~$1,100	$1,300~$1,400
Shenzhen	New York/Savannah	$1,300~$1500	$1,650~$1780
Shenzhen	Miami	$1460~$1660	$1950~2350

LCL Ocean Freight Shipping Costs from China to the USA (updated Oct. 2023)

Departure Port	Destination Port	USD/CBM (1-3 CBM)	USD/CBM (3-9 CBM)	Estimated Transit time (days)
Ningbo	Los Angeles	$25~35	$35~40	15~20 DAYS
Ningbo	New York	$40~55	$65~70	35~40 DAYS
Ningbo	Miami	$60~70	$80~95	35~40 DAYS
Shanghai	Los Angeles	$25~35	$35~40	15~20 DAYS
Shanghai	New York	$40~55	$65~70	35~40 DAYS
Shanghai	Miami	$60~70	$80~95	35~40 DAYS
Shenzhen	Los Angeles	$25~35	$35~40	14~20 DAYS
Shenzhen	New York	$30~35	$40~45	35~40 DAYS
Shenzhen	Miami	$40~45	$40~48	35~40 DAYS

FBA Ocean Freight Shipping Costs from China to the USA (updated Oct. 2023)

USA FBA Warehouse	POL	Sea DDP Per KG	Air DDP Per KG	Transit Time
ONT8/LGB8/LAX9	Shenzhen/Yiwu	$0.8~$1.05	$4.9~6.5	25~35 DAYS
GYR2/GYR3/SMF3/SCK4	Shenzhen/Yiwu	$0.94~$1.25	$5~6.5	25~35 DAYS
MDW2/IND9/MEM1/MQJ1/ FWA4	Shenzhen/Yiwu	$1~1.65	$5.1~6.5	30~40 DAYS

Air Freight Shipping Costs from China to the USA (updated Oct. 2023)

Departure Airport	Destination Airport	Air Freight Rates Per KG	Transit time
Shanghai	Los Angeles(LAX)	$3.9~$5.8	1 DAY
Shanghai	New York(JFK)	$3.9~$5.8	3~5 DAYS
Shanghai	Miami (MIA)	$3.9~$5.8	3~5 DAYS
Shenzhen	Los Angeles(LAX)	$3.9~$6	1 DAY
Shenzhen	New York(JFK)	$3.9~$6	3~5 DAYS
Shenzhen	Miami (MIA)	$3.9~$6	3~5 DAYS

Above shipping cost china to usa is our estimated cost, there are many departure ports in China, except the above cities mentioned, there are also other seaports and airports in China, for example, Tianjin, Qingdao, Xiamen, HongKong etc, and in USA, we can ship to Seattle, Oakland, Huston, Chicago, Charleston etc., have other departure and destination port? Welcome to Inquiry Us!

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Ocean Freight China to the USA

Ocean freight is by far the most common type of international shipping method. Around 90% of all shipping is carried out by ocean transport. If you’re transporting high volumes of goods, this should be your go-to option. We have signed contract rates with carriers such as Matson, COSCO, OOCL, APL, EMC, MSK, and HMM. It lets us provide you with very good freight rates when shipping from China to any port in the United States.

Ocean shipping vessels are capable of transporting enormous weights and quantities of goods. It is perhaps the most cost-effective mode of transport from China to the USA, and the CO2 emissions are relatively low compared to other options. There are generally fewer restrictions for ocean freight when compared to air transport.

Although there aren’t many drawbacks associated with ocean freight, the few that exist are considerable. First and foremost, it takes a long time. Airplanes are approximately 30 times faster than shipping vessels. Port congestion, customs issues, and weather can also significantly slow the process. Due to the heavy-duty nature of ocean freight, your goods are more likely to be damaged than with other transport methods.

Ocean freight is broken into three transportation types:

•  Full Container Load (FCL): these are shipment orders that are large enough to fill an entire shipping container.

•  Less than Container Load (LCL): when cargo loads aren’t large enough to fill an entire container, they can be combined with several other shipments to make up space. Due to the extra work needed to consolidate LCL shipping, it is generally slower and more expensive. There is also an increased chance of damage or loss of goods.

• Sea Freight Door to Door: this way means we arrange door-to-door shipping from China to the USA including customs clearance and tax. You just need to tell us the pickup address in China, we can pick you up and arrange China customs clearance, shipping, doc, USA customs clearance, and delivery to door.

Ocean freight is measured in cubic feet and charged by volume. Virtually all items can be shipped via ocean freight.

In addition to the ocean freight shipping rates, there are usually several extra costs, such as:

•   Customs security surcharges

•  Consolidation charges (for LCL only)

•  Terminal handling charges

•  Customs brokerage fees

•  Pick-up and delivery charges

•  Insurance costs

•  Fuel surcharges

•  Storage charges

•  Routing charges

Below is a table detailing the dimensions, volume, and load capacity of different types of containers for sea shipping from China to the USA.

Container Type	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Volume(MAX)	Load Capacity(MAX)
20-foot standard	5.898m x 2.352m x 2.393m	33.2 cubic meters	28,200 kg
40-foot standard	12.032m x 2.352m x 2.393m	67.7 cubic meters	28,200 kg
40-foot high cube	12.032m x 2.352m x 2.698m	76.3 cubic meters	27,600 kg
45-foot high cube	13.556m x 2.352m x 2.698m	86 cubic meters	27,600 kg

Air Freight China to the USA

Air freight is the fastest way to import goods from China. It is used frequently by importers who are coordinating time-sensitive international shipments. Typically, ocean freight shipments take between 20 and 30 days to travel across continents from China to the US. Air freight is safe, reliable, and takes hours to reach its destination.

The major downside of air transport is that it is expensive. It is typically 5 times more expensive than trucking and 16 times more expensive than ocean freight. It is also limited when transporting large and bulky items.

Air freight rates are determined by weight and volume. Carriers charge by dimensional weight or actual weight, depending on which figure is more expensive.

Air freight is broken into two transportation types:

• Airport to the Airport: we can arrange your cargo ship from any airport in China to any airport in the USA.

• Air shipping from Door to Door: this way means we arrange door-to-door shipping from China to the USA including customs clearance and tax.

• Charters: A charter flight is an unscheduled flight that is not part of regular airline routing. With a charter flight, you rent the entire aircraft and can determine departure/arrival locations and times.

In addition to the freight rates, shipping costs are raised due to extra charges. The final freight charge typically includes the following expenses:

• Fuel surcharges

•   Security surcharges

•  Terminal handling charges

•  Airport transfer charges

•  Customs brokerage fees

•   Pick-up and delivery costs

•  Cargo insurance

Express Freight China to the USA

Express freight is generally used to transport goods at short notice. It is only cost-effective for shipping small items, so air or sea freight should be used for larger products.

The main reason it is so time-efficient is that it is a streamlined service, completed entirely by one company. Couriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL are regarded as express freight carriers.

NOTES:

Expressway is fast for door-to-door shipping, for compensation rule: if damage inside or loss during the shipping process, the courier will compensate the base value, if the value is more than 100 USD, the maxim compensation is 100 USD. if the value is very high, we normally advise customers to buy insurance. we cooperated with the insurance companies, so can buy insurance for customers if needed.

For fragile products, our warehouse will stick fragile labels for customers.

Shipping from China to the USA Amazon warehouse

Our company specializes in providing comprehensive assistance to Amazon sellers in the US who need to transport goods from China. Our team of professionals has a wealth of experience and knowledge in all aspects of running an Amazon business, including inspection, labeling, and transport. We analyze every aspect of your business proposition to provide you with extensive and wide-ranging assistance.

If you need a reliable partner to transport your goods from China to the US, look no further than Kisun. We also offer free warehouse service, so be sure to ask us for our best shipping rate to the FBA warehouse.

At Kisun, we are your single-source provider for all your shipping needs. From pick-up to cargo inspection to preparation & labeling, to delivery of your products to Amazon FBA around the world, we have everything you need in our supply chain. Our specialists maintain transparency and consistent contact with you every step of the way while caring for every aspect of your shipping process. We have a solution for every shipping challenge, so trust us to handle your Amazon business needs.

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