Appliances Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Virginia Beach, Virginia

"Fast" air - FedEx (direct air line) - 8-10 days delivery. "Fast" air - DHL (direct air line) - 7-10 days delivery. "Slow" air (indirect (multiple stops) air line from China to Richmond, tax and duty inclusive) 15-20 days delivery.

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 40ft container from China to the USA currently costs roughly $3,000 to $7,000+, with West Coast routes generally cheaper ($3k-$6k) and East Coast routes more expensive ($4k-$7.5k+), depending heavily on market demand, specific ports, surcharges, and peak seasons. Expect to pay more during busy periods and factor in additional costs for customs, insurance, and inland transport, which aren't always included in base rates.