Appliances Shipping Cost from Shenzhen to San Antonio, Texas

Shipping from Shenzhen, China to the USA varies greatly by method: Air Freight takes 3-7 days, Express Courier (like DHL/FedEx) is 1-3 days, while Sea Freight can range from 14-20 days to the West Coast (LA/Seattle) and 25-40+ days to the East Coast (NY/Charleston), with customs and last-mile delivery adding to the total time.

Ocean freight from major Chinese ports to Houston typically takes 31-45 days port-to-port, depending on the origin. If you choose air freight, transit times are usually about 3-8 days, airport-to-airport.

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA generally costs $3,000 to $7,000+, varying significantly by port (West Coast cheaper than East Coast), carrier, market demand (peak seasons cost more), fuel surcharges, and included services (port-to-port vs. door-to-door), with rates fluctuating seasonally but often falling in the $3,000-$4,500 range during off-peak times. Expect higher costs for East Coast destinations and potentially extra charges for customs, inland transport, and peak demand.