Appliances Shipping Cost from Atlanta, Georgia to Shanghai

Shipping to China from the USA costs vary widely, from ~$17 for a light document (USPS) to $60-$100+ for small parcels (FedEx/UPS/DHL) with faster services, and potentially $300+ for heavy/large items, depending on speed (days/weeks), weight, size, and carrier, with USPS First Class (light items), FedEx/DHL (mid-range express), and UPS (reliable) being common choices, or bulk freight for huge shipments.

Shipping a 20ft container from China to the USA currently costs roughly $1,800 to $4,000+, but prices fluctuate significantly with market demand, port congestion, fuel costs, and seasonality, ranging from West Coast $2,000-$3,000 to East Coast $3,000-$4,000+ for standard dry cargo. Major factors influencing the final price include your specific departure/arrival ports (e.g., Shanghai to LA vs. Shenzhen to NY), peak seasons (like before holidays), carrier surcharges, and overall supply chain conditions.

Ocean freight from Shanghai to the USA takes 15 to 40 days (port-to-port), depending on the type of load (FCL or LCL) and the port of arrival – West Coast is generally faster to reach from China than East Coast ports. Air freight is much faster, with expedited options ranging from 1 to 3 days.