Appliances Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Florida

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.

How much does it cost to send freight from China to Miami? It could cost as much as US$ 13.58/KG direct plane to ship 100 kg of freight from China to Miami, Florida or as little as US$ 2.02/KG if shipped by indirect (multiple stops) boat.

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA typically costs $3,000 to $7,000+, varying significantly by destination (West Coast cheaper than East Coast), season (peak times higher), port, fuel surcharges, and if it's port-to-port or door-to-door, with rates fluctuating based on global demand and carrier capacity. Expect West Coast rates to be lower, around $3,000-$6,000, while East Coast can hit $4,500-$7,500 or more.