Appliances Shipping Cost from Chengdu to New Orleans, Louisiana

Shipping from China to the USA varies hugely in cost, from ~$20 for small parcels via postal service (USPS) to $2,500-$6,000+ for a 20/40ft ocean container, with air freight averaging $5-$8/kg, depending on speed, size, weight, and chosen carrier (like DHL, FedEx, UPS for small items or freight forwarders for larger shipments). Expect 3-5 days for express air, 15-40 days for sea freight, and always compare quotes from freight forwarders for the best rates.

Sea shipping from China to the USA generally takes 20 to 45 days, varying significantly by destination (West Coast faster than East Coast), specific ports, and current logistics conditions, with port-to-port transit often 14-25 days, plus customs and domestic delivery. Expect shorter times (around 2-4 weeks) to the West Coast (LA, Seattle) and longer (4-6 weeks) for the East Coast (NY, Houston).

Shanghai to Los Angeles/Long Beach: approximately 2 to 3 weeks transit on the water. Many vessels can do this route in about 14–18 days under normal conditions. (The shortest express vessels might be around 11-12 days port-to-port, while some make a stop or two and take up to 20+ days.)