Shipping Cost from Beijing to San Jose

Express Shipping from China to the US 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. But watch out, some couriers will charge an astronomical amount if you are not a registered customer.

Shipping from China to California typically takes 5-10 days by air freight (faster, pricier) or 2-4 weeks by sea freight (cheaper, slower), but can vary from a week for small express parcels to over a month for large, slow sea shipments, depending on method, port congestion, and customs clearance.

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.