Appliances Shipping Cost from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Shanghai

How Much Does It Cost To Ship Appliances? In general, for an appliance shipping service, you can expect to pay around $1.81 per mile for shorter trips and $0.59 per mile for longer journeys.

The cheapest way to ship to China usually involves USPS First-Class Package International for small, light items, or economy services through shipping platforms like Easyship/Parcel Monkey for slightly larger packages, often leveraging services like TrakPak or GlobalPost for tracked, cost-effective delivery via local postal systems. For bulk or heavy goods, sea freight is significantly cheaper but much slower. Always compare rates on multi-carrier platforms for the best deal based on your specific weight, size, and speed needs.

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.