Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Guangzhou to Dallas, Texas

Importing a car from China to the U.S. involves significant costs, including shipping, U.S. Customs duties (potentially 2.5% or more), insurance, brokerage fees, and mandatory modifications/inspections for safety/emissions (FMVSS/EPA compliance), often making it complex and expensive, especially for non-U.S. spec vehicles, with total costs varying widely but easily adding thousands to tens of thousands of dollars over the purchase price due to regulatory hurdles for newer, non-compliant models.

Shipping from Guangzhou to the USA varies greatly by method: Express Courier (DHL/FedEx) takes 1-5 days, Air Freight is typically 3-10 days, while Ocean Freight (Sea) is much slower, ranging from 15-45 days or more, depending on if it's Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL) and destination port. Expect faster times for air/express and longer for sea, with customs and port congestion adding to delays.

LCL (Less than Container Load) Costs For smaller shipments, LCL is more cost-effective. Rates are usually calculated by cubic meters, starting around $50–$80 per CBM. However, additional handling fees can make LCL less predictable than FCL.