If you are looking for a freight shipping from China to USA service, Sunny Worldwide Logistics can provide the perfect service. Our boss, Yunping Yang, has been providing freight forwarding services from China to the USA since 1998, and has 28 years of experience in the industry by 2026. Since we started with freight forwarding from China to the USA, we have encountered all the freight forwarding problems you may have with China-US shipping, and we have solutions for them.Emergency solutions must be offered with 30 minutes if any to avoid abnormal cost overlay.
Importing successfully from China to the U.S. can be extremely challenging; it’s a highly regulated process, requiring specialist knowledge of each country’s complex rules to get your goods through customs without delay or unforeseen expense.
Freight Shipping From China To USA moves over 90% of US imports by ocean and the rest by air or express. Ocean FCL costs $1,500 to $5,000 per container with 15 to 40 day transit. LCL runs $35 to $75 per CBM. Air freight is $3.50 to $7.00 per kg in 3 to 7 days. Express courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS) is $6 to $12 per kg in 2 to 6 days. This guide breaks down every method, current rates from Shanghai, Ningbo and Shenzhen to Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York and Savannah, US Customs paperwork, Section 301 tariffs, and the mistakes that wipe out margin. For live rates and booking on this lane, see Sunny Worldwide Logistics China to USA freight forwarding service.
For those looking for the cheapest way to ship, ocean freight remains the most economical option. A full 20-foot container (FCL) costs anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000, while a 40-foot one typically ranges from $3,000 to $8,000.
Ocean shipping is the default for any commercial shipment over 1 CBM. The choice splits at roughly 15 CBM: under that, LCL is cheaper; over that, FCL wins on per-unit cost and damage risk.Shipping cost from China to US for LCL typically range from $150 to $350 per cubic meter.
The prices above are for reference only. For an accurate quote, please contact our sales staff.
Typical transit time by sea from China to the USA on a direct route is roughly:
Around 15–35 days, depending on:
Origin port in China
Destination port in the USA
Carrier and service type (standard / premium / economy)
For example, the sea freight time from Yantian, Shenzhen to Long Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 14-18 days. You can tell our sales staff your destination port, and we will provide you with the exact freight shipping from china to usa times in the solution .For nearly 30 years, Sunny Worldwide Logistics has never been late. Unless there is a natural disaster or force majeure event, our on-time delivery rate is 99%.
Popular Container Types for Sea Shipping China to USA
All-in rate: $3.50 to $7.50 per kg including fuel and security surcharges.
Chargeable weight: greater of actual kg or volumetric (L x W x H cm / 6,000).
Note: Prices may vary depending on the departure and destination cities and flight options. Please consult our sales staff for accurate pricing.
Transit: 3 to 5 days to West Coast, 4 to 7 days to East Coast or inland.
Note: This is an approximate delivery time. If you have urgent items, we can arrange delivery on the same day or the next day. We can also arrange delivery for oversized or overweight items.
Pick the U.S. airport that is closest to your warehouse or company.
Why this matters:
After customs clearance, your cargo still needs domestic delivery.
Choosing a distant airport may save a little on international freight but add more on domestic trucking or courier fees.
We usually help you compare total landed cost, not just the air rate.
If you don’t want to handle customs clearance yourself and prefer a fully managed service, our DDP shipping solution from China to USA is designed for you.
We provide DDP services by both air and sea:
DDP Air freight shipping from china to usa （Time and costs）
Normal Goods（$7.51 -$8.53 / KG）Transit Time（6 - 8 working days），For Sensitive Goods, please consult our sales staff.
DDP Sea freight shipping from china to usa（Time and costs）
Normal Goods（$1.29 -$2.15 / KG）Transit Time（35-45 days）
Each option has its own cost structure and transit time, but the logic is the same: Sunny Worldwide Logistics pick up the goods in China and deliver them directly to your address in the USA with customs clearance included.
Sea freight is usually the cheapest option, especially for heavy or bulk shipments. LCL works well for smaller volumes.
Air freight arrives in 5–8 days, express in 3–6 days, and sea freight typically takes 15–35 days depending on the route.
（1）Under 2 CBM and under 200 kg, value over $15/kg: air or express.
（2）2 to 15 CBM: LCL ocean at $40 to $80 per CBM.
（3）15 CBM or more, or over 10 metric tons: FCL 20′.
（4）26 CBM or more, or filling a 40′: FCL 40′ / 40′ HC for the lowest per-unit cost.
（5）Need 9 to 14 day transit at half the air price: Sea/Air hybrid.
（6）We design three logistics solutions for each shipper, saving more than 5% in costs.We offer customized combinations of rail, sea, and air transportation to reduce either your shipping costs or transit time. It is difficult to find this level of tailored service elsewhere.
（1）Consolidate multiple PO/factories into one LCL or FCL booking.
（2）Optimize cartons to reduce volumetric weight (critical on air and express).
（3）Ship to West Coast (LA/LB) when transit is flexible: 12 to 16 days versus 28 to 35 days East Coast at much lower rates.
（4）Avoid Chinese New Year and Q4 peak windows; book 3 to 4 weeks ahead.
（5）Choose Sunny Worldwide Logistics Freight Shipping From China To USA service. Once a contract is signed, there are no hidden charges or additional fees. We never play tricks, nor do we engage in the common malpractices often seen in the international logistics industry.
