Shipping Cost from Shenzhen to Baltimore, Maryland

Shipping from Shenzhen, China to the USA varies greatly by method: Air Freight takes 3-7 days, Express Courier (like DHL/FedEx) is 1-3 days, while Sea Freight can range from 14-20 days to the West Coast (LA/Seattle) and 25-40+ days to the East Coast (NY/Charleston), with customs and last-mile delivery adding to the total time.

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA typically costs $3,000 to $7,000+, varying significantly by destination (West Coast cheaper than East Coast), season (peak times higher), port, fuel surcharges, and if it's port-to-port or door-to-door, with rates fluctuating based on global demand and carrier capacity. Expect West Coast rates to be lower, around $3,000-$6,000, while East Coast can hit $4,500-$7,500 or more.

The "best" shipping company from China to the USA depends on your needs (speed vs. cost), with DHL, FedEx, and UPS dominating fast, reliable express shipping for small items (3-7 days). For larger, cost-sensitive cargo, ocean freight forwarders (using carriers like MSC, Cosco) combined with domestic delivery (FedEx/UPS) are better, taking weeks but saving money, while companies like ZGGSHIP or Coshipper offer specialized freight forwarding for bulk/FBA shipments.