Appliances Shipping Cost from Busan to Charlotte, North Carolina

Freight costs from China to the USA vary widely by mode, from $3-$15/kg for air freight (fast) to $1,200-$6,000 per container for ocean freight (slow), with smaller LCL shipments costing $50-$80/CBM, but recent spikes can see large costs. Expect $3-$8/kg for air freight (days) and $3,000-$6,000+ for a 20ft container (weeks), with express couriers at $8-$12/kg.

Shipping from China to the US by air takes 2-10 days (express is 2-7 days), while sea freight takes 20-45 days, with West Coast destinations faster than the East Coast; the actual flight for a passenger is just 11-15 hours, but freight involves consolidation, customs, and transfers, adding significant time.

The "best" shipping company from China to the USA depends on your needs (speed vs. cost), with DHL, FedEx, and UPS dominating fast, reliable express shipping for small items (3-7 days). For larger, cost-sensitive cargo, ocean freight forwarders (using carriers like MSC, Cosco) combined with domestic delivery (FedEx/UPS) are better, taking weeks but saving money, while companies like ZGGSHIP or Coshipper offer specialized freight forwarding for bulk/FBA shipments.