Appliances Shipping Cost from Beijing to Bakersfield, California

Shipping from China to California typically takes 5-10 days by air freight (faster, pricier) or 2-4 weeks by sea freight (cheaper, slower), but can vary from a week for small express parcels to over a month for large, slow sea shipments, depending on method, port congestion, and customs clearance.

The cheapest shipping from China to the US depends on weight and speed: Sea Freight (LCL/FCL) is cheapest for heavy/bulk (50kg+), taking weeks; Air Freight (3-10 days) is best for medium/heavy (150kg+) at ~$3-8/kg; while for small parcels (<2kg), specialized postal/e-packet services (like China Post, YunExpress) are cheapest but slow (7-14+ days). For mid-range items (2-20kg), express couriers (DHL/UPS/FedEx) cost more but offer speed, so compare forwarder rates.

While prices can vary widely, here are some general estimates for shipping a 40-foot container from major Chinese ports to different global destinations: From China to the USA (West Coast): $3,000 - $5,000. From China to the USA (East Coast): $4,000 - $6,500. From China to Europe (Northern ports): $2,500 - $4,500.