Appliances Shipping Cost from Taipei to Los Angeles, California

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA typically costs $3,000 to $7,000, but prices fluctuate significantly based on the US coast (West Coast cheaper), seasonality (peak times higher), port pair, and current surcharges, with potential for higher costs during peak demand. Expect rates from roughly $3,000–$6,000 for the West Coast and $4,000–$7,500 for the East Coast, excluding destination charges like customs and inland transport.

A cargo ship from China to the US generally takes 2 to 4 weeks to the West Coast and 3 to 5 weeks (or more) to the East Coast, but total door-to-door time can extend to a month or longer due to customs, port congestion, and inland transport. The exact duration varies significantly by route (e.g., Shanghai to Los Angeles vs. Shenzhen to New York), carrier, vessel speed, and current port conditions.