Appliances Shipping Cost from Chengdu to Arlington, Texas

Ocean freight from major Chinese ports to Houston typically takes 31-45 days port-to-port, depending on the origin. If you choose air freight, transit times are usually about 3-8 days, airport-to-airport.

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA typically costs $3,000 to $7,000, but prices fluctuate significantly based on the US coast (West Coast cheaper), seasonality (peak times higher), port pair, and current surcharges, with potential for higher costs during peak demand. Expect rates from roughly $3,000–$6,000 for the West Coast and $4,000–$7,500 for the East Coast, excluding destination charges like customs and inland transport.

The two big US domestic couriers, FedEx and UPS, are also popular choices for China-US deliveries. So too are other major international couriers like DHL and TNT. Like mail, the process is simple: it's generally straightforward to find the rates online, and there's no need for a formal quote.