Appliances Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Gulfport, Mississippi

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.

Budget $2,000-$5,000 USD per container in 2025. Freight: 20ft $1,800-$3,500; 40ft $3,000-$5,000. Add-ons: THC $300, Fuel $200-500, Customs $150. Factors: Fuel prices up 15%, peak season +30%.

Shipping from China to the USA via USPS varies greatly, from 5-10 days for faster services like Priority Mail Express International to several weeks or even a month+ for standard China Post options (like ePacket / First-Class International), with customs clearance and processing at the destination port being major variables affecting total delivery time. Faster methods (EMS, e-EMS) take 5-12 days, while slower options can take 2-4 weeks or longer, depending on air or sea freight and carrier efficiency.