Shipping Cost from Chengdu to Alexandria

Shipping a car from China to the US costs roughly $2,500 to over $5,000 just for ocean freight, depending on the method ( Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) or container), but this doesn't include significant import duties, taxes (15-80% of car value), customs, and US DOT/NHTSA compliance (which can make it very difficult/expensive for regular cars), with costs often reaching $10,000+ total for luxury vehicles. Expect ocean freight from Shanghai around $2,500 for RoRo to major ports, or $4,500+ for a 40ft container, with higher costs for unique imports, plus duties/taxes, making total costs substantial.

Yes, you can buy a car in China and ship it to the US, but it's incredibly difficult and expensive due to strict US safety (NHTSA) and emissions (EPA) regulations, massive tariffs (especially for EVs), and complex paperwork, making it practically impossible for most individuals to import a modern, non-exempt Chinese-made car for road use in the US, with the only feasible route being vehicles over 25 years old.

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.