Appliances Shipping Cost from Shenzhen to Greensboro, North Carolina

Shipping from Shenzhen to the US varies widely: Air freight takes 2-10 days (fastest), while Sea freight ranges from 14-45 days, with West Coast ports quicker (around 14-20 days) and East Coast ports taking longer (30+ days), depending on carrier, FCL/LCL, customs, and current conditions.

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.

Using an international courier, also known as express freight is generally more reliable and quicker than by mail, whether it's DHL, UPS or TNT. As a rule of thumb, at about $5 per kilo, express freight is the cheapest shipping mode for packages or small shipments up to about 150 kg.