Appliances Shipping Cost from Shanghai to San Jose

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 from China to California varies greatly: Express Air takes 3-10 days, Standard Air 8-20 days, while Sea Freight (Ocean) ranges from 13-40+ days, depending heavily on port-to-port time (around 13-25 days), customs, consolidation, and final delivery. Expect 2-4 weeks for most consumer air shipments and potentially 1-2 months for slower sea freight door-to-door, with port congestion adding significant delays.

Shipping from China to the US costs vary wildly, from ~$20 for tiny parcels via USPS to $3,000-$6,000 for a full 40ft container by sea freight, with air freight falling in between at around $5-$8/kg, depending heavily on speed, size, weight, and current demand. Expect 3-5 days for express courier, 5-10 days for air freight, and 15-35 days for ocean freight, with prices fluctuating seasonally.