Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Beijing to Saint Paul, Minnesota

Shipping a car from China to the US generally costs between $1,000 to over $3,000 for ocean freight, depending on the vessel (RORO vs. container) and destination port, with basic RORO rates starting around $2,500 from Shanghai to major US ports, but you must also budget for customs, insurance (0.3-0.5% of value), fuel surcharges (BAF), and handling fees, making the total significantly higher than just the base shipping cost.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.