Shipping from Maryland to China

US-China shipping fees vary wildly, from around $15 for small USPS packages to hundreds or thousands for large freight, with recent government-imposed port fees (now suspended for a year as of Nov 2025) adding complexity for commercial vessels, but for general shipping, expect costs based on weight, speed (air is faster/pricier), and size, using services like USPS, UPS, FedEx, or freight forwarders, with costs from ~$5/kg for bulk air freight to $30+ for small parcel express.

Shipping to China costs vary widely from around $15 for small, light USPS packages to over $100 for larger or faster shipments, depending on weight, speed, and carrier (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL), with express services costing more than standard economy options like USPS First-Class or FedEx International Connect Plus. Expect a 5lb package to range from roughly $25-$40 for 10+ days (economy) to $70+ for 3-6 days (express).

The international shipping rates for FedEx and UPS will vary depending on the size of your package, the destination and the speed of service required, but in general, FedEx tends to be a bit cheaper than UPS for shipping overseas. However, there's much more to it than just price.

How long does it take to ship from the US to China? Rules of thumbs for lead times (in regular conditions) are 1-2 weeks for regular post, 3 days for air express freight, 8-10 days for air freight, and 30-40 days for ocean freight.