Appliances Shipping Cost from Owensboro, Kentucky to Shanghai

US-China shipping fees vary wildly, from around $15 for small USPS packages to hundreds or thousands for large freight, with recent government-imposed port fees (now suspended for a year as of Nov 2025) adding complexity for commercial vessels, but for general shipping, expect costs based on weight, speed (air is faster/pricier), and size, using services like USPS, UPS, FedEx, or freight forwarders, with costs from ~$5/kg for bulk air freight to $30+ for small parcel express.

Ocean freight from Shanghai to the USA takes 15 to 40 days (port-to-port), depending on the type of load (FCL or LCL) and the port of arrival – West Coast is generally faster to reach from China than East Coast ports. Air freight is much faster, with expedited options ranging from 1 to 3 days.

Shipping a 20 lb package typically costs $20-$40 for ground services (like UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, or USPS Ground Advantage), but can range from $10 to over $100+ for faster or international options, depending heavily on distance, speed, and carrier. USPS can be cheaper for lighter items but may get pricey over 20 lbs, while UPS/FedEx often become more competitive for heavier shipments.