Appliances Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Washington State

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.

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.