Appliances Shipping Cost from Charlotte, North Carolina to Shenzhen

To ship from the US to China, choose a carrier like USPS (affordable, slower), FedEx, UPS, or DHL (faster, pricier), compare their rates using online tools or their sites, securely pack your item, accurately fill out all customs forms (commercial invoice, packing list) with detailed descriptions, and select a service balancing speed and cost, noting Chinese customs might hold it longer. For e-commerce or businesses, using platforms like Shippo or MyUS can simplify the process and documentation.

Shipping from Shenzhen, China to the USA varies greatly by method: Air Freight takes 3-7 days, Express Courier (like DHL/FedEx) is 1-3 days, while Sea Freight can range from 14-20 days to the West Coast (LA/Seattle) and 25-40+ days to the East Coast (NY/Charleston), with customs and last-mile delivery adding to the total time.

Defrost refrigerators at least 24 hours ahead of time. Remove and pack all shelves and drawers separately. Clean and pack ovens, all racks, knobs, and grills separately. Washers and dryers should have their hoses removed and packed by themselves — with the dryer's drum properly secured.