Appliances Shipping Cost from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky to Shenzhen

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.

US-China shipping fees vary widely by mode (air/ocean), speed, and size, with small parcels via USPS starting around $15-$30, while air freight for heavier items might be $3-$12/kg, and ocean freight for bulk goods is thousands per container, but recent geopolitical tensions have added new, fluctuating port fees on vessels, though a one-year truce (Nov 2025-2026) temporarily suspended some retaliatory duties. Expect base rates plus potential duties, especially after the U.S. removed the de minimis exemption for Chinese goods.

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.