Appliances Shipping Cost from El Paso, Texas to Shanghai

US-China shipping fees vary wildly, from cheap LCL ocean freight (e.g., $50-80/CBM) and expensive air freight ($5-12/kg) for small items, to major new tit-for-tat port fees imposed by both nations on rival shipping lines in late 2025, adding significant costs per ton to vessels based on ownership and flag, impacting overall goods prices despite some recent suspensions/negotiations. Expect varying costs by mode (ocean vs. air), shipment size, and current trade policy, with container ocean freight typically $1,800-$6,000/container.

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.

In Short: Ocean FCL China to Houston, TX: ~31–45 days port-to-port, about $3,100–$4,400 per 40' container, depending on port of origin (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao). Air freight China to Houston, TX: about 3–8 days airport-to-airport, typically $5–$9/kg for 100kg+ cargo.