How long does shipping from China take?
The number one question most business owners have when considering shipment from China is: how long does it take to get a package from China?

Average shipping time from China to us
As you might expect, the time a shipment from China takes is dependent on the shipment method you choose.

While some express delivery services promise to have the goods at your door within a single business day, most deliveries take a lot longer to arrive.¹ It can take up to 40 days with some shipping methods such as ocean freight.²

As a general rule of thumb, the quicker you need the shipment, the more you’ll have to pay.

What is the fastest shipping from China to USA?
The fastest shipping method from China to the USA depends on the type, quantity, and dimensional weight of the goods you wish to receive.

For example, for goods under 100kg, you can opt for express air freight delivery and receive the goods in a matter of days. For goods over 100kg, your best bet is to go with air freight for speedy delivery.

Generally speaking, sea freight tends to be the slowest shipping method. It may prove more cost-effective than the other methods, though, so you’ll have to decide what’s more important for your business.

ePacket is an option for fast delivery, too. It’s a United States Postal Service (USPS) service that aims to streamline delivery from Hong Kong and China. The service, since coming online in 2011, has opened up to other countries and offers business owners an affordable international shipping option.

Cost of shipping from China to USA
The cost of shipping from China to the USA will depend on several factors, such as weight and shipping method. You may also need to consider cargo insurance costs for valuable goods.

For example, when you use FedEx, shipping 25 packages that weigh 1700kg in total from Shenzhen to New York would cost:

It’s important to note that these rates may differ from the actual charges. This is just an estimated quote to provide you with an idea of the cost.

The costs are shown by FedEx in CNY as this is what the shipping supplier will charge.

You can check the currency conversion using the Wise calculator.

Import duty and tax costs from China
Besides shipping, it’s important to know there are also import duties and taxes that will apply. You can read the guide on US import duty and taxes from China to find out more.

Pay shipping suppliers in CNY with Wise
The real cost of shipping from China to USA will also depend on currency conversion rates and exchange fees.

To avoid paying hefty fees for the shipping process, you can use Wise Business to pay CNY suppliers at the real, mid-market rat

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You can also send money instantly with Wise to any Chinese citizen with an Alipay ID. All you need are your recipient’s name and Alipay ID. The money will arrive in their bank account linked up with Alipay.