Appliances Shipping Cost from Beijing to Chicago, Illinois

Shipping from China to the USA takes 1-2 days (express air) to 30-45+ days (sea freight), depending on the method; Air Express (DHL, FedEx) is 2-7 days, Air Freight (cargo planes) is 2-15 days, and Sea Freight (ships) is typically 15-45 days, with West Coast ports faster (15-25 days) than East Coast (30+ days), plus customs and handling time.

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA currently costs roughly $3,000 to $7,000+, with West Coast routes generally cheaper ($3k-$6k) and East Coast routes more expensive ($4k-$7.5k+), depending heavily on market demand, specific ports, surcharges, and peak seasons. Expect to pay more during busy periods and factor in additional costs for customs, insurance, and inland transport, which aren't always included in base rates.