Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Beijing to Tacoma, Washington

The cost of shipping a car from China to USA can vary depending on the shipping method and the size of the car. On average, it can cost around $2,500 to $3,500 to ship a car from China to USA.

Q1: How long does it take to ship from China to the US by sea? It typically takes 18-44 days depending on the port of departure and arrival. West Coast ports are faster (18-27 days), while East Coast ports may take 37-44 days.

Yes, you can buy a car in China and ship it to the US, but it's extremely difficult and costly for most cars due to strict US safety/emissions rules (FMVSS/EPA), high tariffs (especially for EVs), and complex regulations, usually requiring professional importers for expensive modifications or relying on the rare 25-year import rule. It's generally only feasible for unique or vintage cars (over 25 years old) or very specific manufacturer-approved imports, not standard new cars.