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Cost to Ship 100KG from China to United States

What this shipment size actually costs, and whether consolidating up to the next bracket would be cheaper.

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2026-08-14 Last Updated

Shipping 100KG from China to United States costs approximately USD 213 all-in, based on a published rate of USD 2.13 per kilogram. That figure covers freight, duty and tax to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and delivery to your door, with nothing further to pay on arrival.

Estimated total
USD 213 for 100KG
By sea
USD 2.13/kg, 25-45 days
Customs authority
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Rates last updated 2026-08-14. Figures are published channel prices for planning; the final quote depends on chargeable weight, cargo class and HS code.

Current Rates — China to United States (100 KG)

🟢 Updated 2026-08-14
Service Mode Rate (USD/KG) Total (100 KG) Details
Best Value LA OA – Parcel Delivery 🚢 Sea Freight USD 2.1 USD 213 View Details →
LA OA – Parcel Delivery 🚢 Sea Freight USD 2.2 USD 220 View Details →
ZIM / Hede – Parcel Delivery 🚢 Sea Freight USD 2.3 USD 232 View Details →
LA OA – Parcel Delivery 🚢 Sea Freight USD 2.4 USD 236 View Details →
ZIM / Hede – Parcel Delivery 🚢 Sea Freight USD 2.4 USD 239 View Details →
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Full Weight-Tier Rate Cards

Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to United States. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.

LA OA – Parcel Delivery

🚢 Sea Freight → ZIP 8,9
⭐ Best Value at 100 KG
📅 Updated 2026-08-14 📊 22 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 100 KG
12 KG USD 3.89 USD 389.00
13 KG USD 3.71 USD 371.00
14 KG USD 3.55 USD 355.00
15 KG USD 3.42 USD 342.00
16 KG USD 3.31 USD 331.00
17 KG USD 4.02 USD 402.00
18 KG USD 3.89 USD 389.00
19 KG USD 3.76 USD 376.00
20 KG USD 3.65 USD 365.00
21 KG USD 3.55 USD 355.00
22 KG USD 3.46 USD 346.00
23 KG USD 3.68 USD 368.00
30 KG USD 3.19 USD 319.00
50 KG USD 2.68 USD 268.00
100 KG USD 2.13 USD 213.00
150 KG USD 1.73 USD 173.00
200 KG USD 1.64 USD 164.00
505 KG USD 1.36 USD 136.00
850 KG USD 1.41 USD 141.00
1700 KG USD 1.49 USD 149.00
2500 KG USD 1.47 USD 147.00
3400 KG USD 1.23 USD 123.00
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LA OA – Parcel Delivery

🚢 Sea Freight → ZIP 97,98,99
📅 Updated 2026-08-14 📊 22 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 100 KG
12 KG USD 3.96 USD 396.00
13 KG USD 3.78 USD 378.00
14 KG USD 3.62 USD 362.00
15 KG USD 3.49 USD 349.00
16 KG USD 3.38 USD 338.00
17 KG USD 4.09 USD 409.00
18 KG USD 3.96 USD 396.00
19 KG USD 3.83 USD 383.00
20 KG USD 3.72 USD 372.00
21 KG USD 3.62 USD 362.00
22 KG USD 3.53 USD 353.00
23 KG USD 3.75 USD 375.00
30 KG USD 3.26 USD 326.00
50 KG USD 2.75 USD 275.00
100 KG USD 2.20 USD 220.00
150 KG USD 1.80 USD 180.00
200 KG USD 1.71 USD 171.00
505 KG USD 1.43 USD 143.00
850 KG USD 1.48 USD 148.00
1700 KG USD 1.56 USD 156.00
2500 KG USD 1.54 USD 154.00
3400 KG USD 1.30 USD 130.00
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ZIM / Hede – Parcel Delivery

🚢 Sea Freight → ZIP 8,9
📅 Updated 2026-08-14 📊 22 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 100 KG
12 KG USD 4.08 USD 408.00
13 KG USD 3.90 USD 390.00
14 KG USD 3.75 USD 375.00
15 KG USD 3.62 USD 362.00
16 KG USD 3.50 USD 350.00
17 KG USD 4.22 USD 422.00
18 KG USD 4.08 USD 408.00
19 KG USD 3.96 USD 396.00
20 KG USD 3.85 USD 385.00
21 KG USD 3.75 USD 375.00
22 KG USD 3.66 USD 366.00
23 KG USD 3.88 USD 388.00
30 KG USD 3.39 USD 339.00
50 KG USD 2.88 USD 288.00
100 KG USD 2.32 USD 232.00
150 KG USD 1.93 USD 193.00
200 KG USD 1.83 USD 183.00
505 KG USD 1.55 USD 155.00
850 KG USD 1.61 USD 161.00
1700 KG USD 1.69 USD 169.00
2500 KG USD 1.67 USD 167.00
3400 KG USD 1.42 USD 142.00
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LA OA – Parcel Delivery

🚢 Sea Freight → ZIP 5,6,7
📅 Updated 2026-08-14 📊 22 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 100 KG
12 KG USD 4.12 USD 412.00
13 KG USD 3.94 USD 394.00
14 KG USD 3.79 USD 379.00
15 KG USD 3.66 USD 366.00
16 KG USD 3.54 USD 354.00
17 KG USD 4.26 USD 426.00
18 KG USD 4.12 USD 412.00
19 KG USD 4.00 USD 400.00
20 KG USD 3.89 USD 389.00
21 KG USD 3.79 USD 379.00
22 KG USD 3.70 USD 370.00
23 KG USD 3.92 USD 392.00
30 KG USD 3.43 USD 343.00
50 KG USD 2.92 USD 292.00
100 KG USD 2.36 USD 236.00
150 KG USD 1.97 USD 197.00
200 KG USD 1.88 USD 188.00
505 KG USD 1.60 USD 160.00
850 KG USD 1.65 USD 165.00
1700 KG USD 1.73 USD 173.00
2500 KG USD 1.71 USD 171.00
3400 KG USD 1.46 USD 146.00
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ZIM / Hede – Parcel Delivery

🚢 Sea Freight → ZIP 97,98,99
📅 Updated 2026-08-14 📊 22 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 100 KG
12 KG USD 4.15 USD 415.00
13 KG USD 3.97 USD 397.00
14 KG USD 3.82 USD 382.00
15 KG USD 3.69 USD 369.00
16 KG USD 3.57 USD 357.00
17 KG USD 4.29 USD 429.00
18 KG USD 4.15 USD 415.00
19 KG USD 4.03 USD 403.00
20 KG USD 3.92 USD 392.00
21 KG USD 3.82 USD 382.00
22 KG USD 3.73 USD 373.00
23 KG USD 3.95 USD 395.00
30 KG USD 3.46 USD 346.00
50 KG USD 2.95 USD 295.00
100 KG USD 2.39 USD 239.00
150 KG USD 2.00 USD 200.00
200 KG USD 1.90 USD 190.00
505 KG USD 1.62 USD 162.00
850 KG USD 1.68 USD 168.00
1700 KG USD 1.76 USD 176.00
2500 KG USD 1.74 USD 174.00
3400 KG USD 1.49 USD 149.00
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✈️ Air Freight Options

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🚢 Sea Freight Options

LA OA – Parcel Delivery USD 2.1/KG →
LA OA – Parcel Delivery USD 2.2/KG →
ZIM / Hede – Parcel Delivery USD 2.3/KG →
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Trade Terms Explained — Who Pays for What

The rate above is quoted on one specific trade term. Change the term and you change how much of the journey to United States is already inside the price. The table below maps the eleven common Incoterms® against the twelve cost stages of a door-to-door shipment, so you can see exactly where our responsibility ends and yours begins.

  • Seller — Cost and arrangement sit with the seller / shipper.
  • Buyer — Cost and arrangement sit with the buyer / consignee.
  • Negotiable — Not fixed by the rule — agree it in the contract.
Responsibility for each shipment stage under each Incoterms rule
Term 1 Loading on truck 2 Export customs declaration 3 Carriage to port of export 4 Unloading at port of export 5 Loading on vessel / aircraft 6 Main carriage 7 Cargo insurance 8 Unloading at port of import 9 Loading on truck at import 10 Carriage to destination 11 Import customs clearance 12 Import duties & taxes
EXW Ex Works Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck Buyer Buyer — Export customs declaration Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft Buyer Buyer — Main carriage Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
FCA Free Carrier Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft Buyer Buyer — Main carriage Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
FAS Free Alongside Ship Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft Buyer Buyer — Main carriage Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
FOB Free On Board Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Buyer Buyer — Main carriage Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
CFR Cost and Freight Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Seller Seller — Cargo insurance Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
CPT Carriage Paid To Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import Seller Seller — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Seller Seller — Cargo insurance Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import Seller Seller — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU) Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
DAP Delivered At Place Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import Seller Seller — Carriage to destination Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes
DDP Delivered Duty Paid Seller Seller — Loading on truck Seller Seller — Export customs declaration Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft Seller Seller — Main carriage Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import Seller Seller — Carriage to destination Seller Seller — Import customs clearance Seller Seller — Import duties & taxes

EXW Ex Works

Buyer takes over at the seller's door and carries every cost from there. Lowest quoted price, highest buyer workload.

FCA Free Carrier

Seller clears the goods for export and hands them to the carrier the buyer nominated.

FAS Free Alongside Ship

Sea and inland waterway only. Seller delivers alongside the vessel; loading is on the buyer.

FOB Free On Board

Sea and inland waterway only. Risk passes once the goods are on board. The most common buying term.

CFR Cost and Freight

Seller pays the main carriage but carries no insurance obligation; risk still passes on loading.

CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight

As CFR, plus the seller must buy and pay for cargo insurance (minimum cover unless you agree more).

CPT Carriage Paid To

Any mode. Seller pays carriage through to the named destination; insurance is not obligatory.

CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid

As CPT, plus the seller must insure the cargo through to the named destination.

DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU)

Seller delivers unloaded at the named terminal. Renamed DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) in Incoterms® 2020.

DAP Delivered At Place

Seller delivers to your address ready for unloading; import clearance and duty stay with the buyer.

DDP Delivered Duty Paid

Seller carries everything through to your door, duty and tax included. Highest quoted price, least buyer workload.

Two things worth flagging. Under CIF and CIP the seller is obliged to buy cargo insurance and pay the premium; under every other term insurance is optional, and we recommend buyers arrange their own cover so a loss or damage in transit is recoverable. And this table is a working summary for planning purposes — the binding definitions are the ones published by the International Chamber of Commerce in the Incoterms® rules, so confirm the exact term wording in your sales contract before you ship.

Price Trend — United States

Historical freight rates from China to United States for 100 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.

China to United States — Shipping Reference Data

Key China-to-United States import facts buyers should plan around:

Main sea gateways Los Angeles/Long Beach, New York/Newark, Savannah
Destination customs authority U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
De-minimis / duty-free threshold USD 800
Import tax & duty regime No federal VAT; duties vary by HTS code (often 0–6.5% for general goods)
Local currency USD
Typical port/airport dwell time 2–5 days
Peak / busy season Aug–Oct (pre-holiday peak)
Conformity & certification FCC for radio devices; FDA Prior Notice for food/supplements
Main air gateways LAX (Los Angeles), ORD (Chicago), JFK (New York)

Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.

Mid-Volume Commercial

Commercial Freight — Mid Volume

At 100 KG, you're in the commercial freight category — large enough for competitive rates but still within the range where air freight often beats sea freight on cost per delivery cycle. This weight is common for electronics, clothing, and general merchandise restocking shipments going to United States.

  • Air freight channels offer volume discounts from 100 KG
  • Sea freight LCL (shared container) becomes viable above 150 KG
  • Most channels require volumetric weight check (L×W×H÷6000)
  • Rail freight viable for European destinations at this weight

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Which Shipping Method is Best for 100 KG?

Recommended
✈️

Air Freight

Transit: 5–10 business days
Best at: Under 300 KG, time-sensitive cargo
Recommended
Recommended
🚢

Sea Freight

Transit: 25–45 calendar days
Best at: Over 100 KG, non-urgent cargo
Recommended
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Rail Freight

Transit: 18–28 calendar days
Best at: Europe destinations over 50 KG
Europe only

Transit Times — China to United States

MethodTransit TimeNotes
Air Freight DDP5–10 business daysFrom China warehouse to United States door
Sea Freight LCL30–50 calendar daysShared container to United States port + delivery
Express Courier3–7 business daysDHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, high cost for this weight

What Affects the Shipping Cost to United States?

  • Actual vs. volumetric weight — carriers charge whichever is higher (L×W×H÷6000 for air)
  • Cargo type surcharge — batteries, liquids, and branded goods carry additional fees
  • Peak season surcharges — Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (Oct) add 15–30%
  • Destination area — United States may have remote area surcharges for certain postal codes
  • Declared value — customs duties are calculated on CIF value

Customs & Documentation for United States

  • De minimis threshold — shipments below local tax threshold may clear duty-free
  • Required documents: commercial invoice, packing list, and accurate HS codes
  • DDP service includes all import duties — you pay one total price with no surprises
  • Battery and liquid goods require additional certification documents
  • FDA Prior Notice required for food, supplements, and certain health products
  • FCC certification required for electronic devices with radio frequency

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to ship from China to United States?

Current rates for shipping from China to United States start at USD 2.13/KG via LA OA – Parcel Delivery. For 100 KG, the estimated total is approximately USD 213, duty included. Final landed cost depends on the No federal VAT; duties vary by HTS code (often 0–6.5% for general goods) applied by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

What duties and taxes apply when importing into United States?

Imports into United States are assessed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The applicable regime is: No federal VAT; duties vary by HTS code (often 0–6.5% for general goods). The duty-free / de-minimis position is USD 800. Under our DDP service these charges are pre-paid and included in the per-KG price, so there is nothing to settle on arrival.

What documents are required for customs clearance in United States?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) typically requires: (1) commercial invoice with HS codes and declared value; (2) packing list with weights and dimensions; (3) bill of lading or air waybill; (4) certificate of origin (may lower duty); and (5) any product-specific certification (FCC for radio devices; FDA Prior Notice for food/supplements). Under DDP we prepare and file these for you.

What is the minimum shipment size for shipping to United States?

Minimums to United States vary by channel: air DDP from about 21 KG (some from 12 KG), sea LCL from roughly 1 CBM, and express courier for single parcels. Below 21 KG, express is usually the most economical way into United States.

How long does shipping from China to United States take?

Door-to-door transit to United States: air freight 5–10 business days, sea LCL 30–50 days, sea FCL 28–45 days. On arrival, allow roughly 2–5 days of clearance/dwell at the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP.

When is the busy season for shipping to United States?

Capacity to United States tightens around Aug–Oct (pre-holiday peak), on top of the China-side surcharge windows of Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Booking 1–2 weeks earlier during these windows protects both space and rate.

In what currency are rates to United States quoted and paid?

Freight to United States is quoted and invoiced in USD; the local currency on the destination side is USD. Payment is typically due before departure (T/T or PayPal), and because it's DDP you settle the full landed cost once — no destination collect charges.

What certifications are required to import into United States?

For regulated goods entering United States, plan for: FCC for radio devices; FDA Prior Notice for food/supplements. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common cause of clearance holds with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), so confirm requirements for your HS code before the cargo leaves China.

Shipping to United States by industry

Rates above are lane rates and apply to general cargo. Packing specification, HS classification and the clearance step that matters are all commodity-specific — these guides cover them industry by industry.

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Customs clearance in Usa

Duty and tax position, certification, typical port dwell and what actually holds shipments at this border — plus who files the entry.

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