Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Shenzhen to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky

Shipping from Shenzhen, China to the USA varies greatly by method: Air freight takes roughly 3-10 days, while slower ocean freight can range from 2-6 weeks, depending on your US destination (West Coast faster than East Coast) and customs processing, with general transit around 20-40 days by sea. Express couriers (DHL, FedEx) offer 1-3 day delivery, while standard sea freight takes much longer, with specific port-to-port times depending on the final US port.

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.

If you need to ship your car to the other side of the country – train shipping will be more economical. If you need fast delivery right to your place – shipping by truck will be your best option.