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Sea Freight 21KG China to United States — Live Rate [2026]

Live Sea Freight rate for 21KG from China to United States. from USD 4.0/KG DDP pricing with full customs included. Updated Jun 2026.

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2026-06-15 Last Updated

Current Rates — China to United States (21 KG)

🟢 Updated 2026-06-15
Service Mode Rate (USD/KG) Total (21 KG) Details
Best Value LA OA – Parcel Delivery 🚢 Sea Freight USD 4.0 USD 84 View Details →
LA OA – Parcel Delivery 🚢 Sea Freight USD 4.1 USD 85 View Details →
ZIM / Hede – Parcel Delivery 🚢 Sea Freight USD 4.2 USD 88 View Details →
LA OA – Parcel Delivery 🚢 Sea Freight USD 4.3 USD 89 View Details →
ZIM / Hede – Parcel Delivery 🚢 Sea Freight USD 4.3 USD 90 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 21 KG
📅 Updated 2026-06-15 📊 22 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 21 KG
12 KG USD 4.35 USD 91.35
13 KG USD 4.16 USD 87.36
14 KG USD 3.99 USD 83.79
15 KG USD 3.84 USD 80.64
16 KG USD 3.71 USD 77.91
17 KG USD 4.51 USD 94.71
18 KG USD 4.35 USD 91.35
19 KG USD 4.22 USD 88.62
20 KG USD 4.10 USD 86.10
21 KG USD 3.99 USD 83.79
22 KG USD 3.89 USD 81.69
23 KG USD 4.13 USD 86.73
30 KG USD 3.59 USD 75.39
50 KG USD 3.02 USD 63.42
100 KG USD 2.41 USD 50.61
150 KG USD 1.97 USD 41.37
200 KG USD 1.87 USD 39.27
505 KG USD 1.56 USD 32.76
850 KG USD 1.61 USD 33.81
1700 KG USD 1.70 USD 35.70
2500 KG USD 1.68 USD 35.28
3400 KG USD 1.41 USD 29.61
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LA OA – Parcel Delivery

🚢 Sea Freight → ZIP 97,98,99
📅 Updated 2026-06-15 📊 22 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 21 KG
12 KG USD 4.43 USD 93.03
13 KG USD 4.23 USD 88.83
14 KG USD 4.07 USD 85.47
15 KG USD 3.92 USD 82.32
16 KG USD 3.79 USD 79.59
17 KG USD 4.58 USD 96.18
18 KG USD 4.43 USD 93.03
19 KG USD 4.30 USD 90.30
20 KG USD 4.18 USD 87.78
21 KG USD 4.07 USD 85.47
22 KG USD 3.97 USD 83.37
23 KG USD 4.21 USD 88.41
30 KG USD 3.66 USD 76.86
50 KG USD 3.10 USD 65.10
100 KG USD 2.48 USD 52.08
150 KG USD 2.05 USD 43.05
200 KG USD 1.94 USD 40.74
505 KG USD 1.63 USD 34.23
850 KG USD 1.69 USD 35.49
1700 KG USD 1.78 USD 37.38
2500 KG USD 1.76 USD 36.96
3400 KG USD 1.49 USD 31.29
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ZIM / Hede – Parcel Delivery

🚢 Sea Freight → ZIP 8,9
📅 Updated 2026-06-15 📊 22 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 21 KG
12 KG USD 4.57 USD 95.97
13 KG USD 4.37 USD 91.77
14 KG USD 4.21 USD 88.41
15 KG USD 4.06 USD 85.26
16 KG USD 3.93 USD 82.53
17 KG USD 4.72 USD 99.12
18 KG USD 4.57 USD 95.97
19 KG USD 4.44 USD 93.24
20 KG USD 4.32 USD 90.72
21 KG USD 4.21 USD 88.41
22 KG USD 4.11 USD 86.31
23 KG USD 4.35 USD 91.35
30 KG USD 3.80 USD 79.80
50 KG USD 3.24 USD 68.04
100 KG USD 2.62 USD 55.02
150 KG USD 2.19 USD 45.99
200 KG USD 2.08 USD 43.68
505 KG USD 1.77 USD 37.17
850 KG USD 1.83 USD 38.43
1700 KG USD 1.92 USD 40.32
2500 KG USD 1.90 USD 39.90
3400 KG USD 1.63 USD 34.23
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LA OA – Parcel Delivery

🚢 Sea Freight → ZIP 5,6,7
📅 Updated 2026-06-15 📊 22 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 21 KG
12 KG USD 4.62 USD 97.02
13 KG USD 4.42 USD 92.82
14 KG USD 4.25 USD 89.25
15 KG USD 4.10 USD 86.10
16 KG USD 3.98 USD 83.58
17 KG USD 4.77 USD 100.17
18 KG USD 4.62 USD 97.02
19 KG USD 4.48 USD 94.08
20 KG USD 4.36 USD 91.56
21 KG USD 4.25 USD 89.25
22 KG USD 4.15 USD 87.15
23 KG USD 4.39 USD 92.19
30 KG USD 3.85 USD 80.85
50 KG USD 3.28 USD 68.88
100 KG USD 2.67 USD 56.07
150 KG USD 2.23 USD 46.83
200 KG USD 2.13 USD 44.73
505 KG USD 1.82 USD 38.22
850 KG USD 1.88 USD 39.48
1700 KG USD 1.97 USD 41.37
2500 KG USD 1.94 USD 40.74
3400 KG USD 1.67 USD 35.07
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ZIM / Hede – Parcel Delivery

🚢 Sea Freight → ZIP 97,98,99
📅 Updated 2026-06-15 📊 22 weight tiers 💱 USD pricing
Weight Rate (USD/KG) @ 21 KG
12 KG USD 4.65 USD 97.65
13 KG USD 4.45 USD 93.45
14 KG USD 4.28 USD 89.88
15 KG USD 4.13 USD 86.73
16 KG USD 4.01 USD 84.21
17 KG USD 4.80 USD 100.80
18 KG USD 4.65 USD 97.65
19 KG USD 4.51 USD 94.71
20 KG USD 4.39 USD 92.19
21 KG USD 4.28 USD 89.88
22 KG USD 4.18 USD 87.78
23 KG USD 4.42 USD 92.82
30 KG USD 3.88 USD 81.48
50 KG USD 3.31 USD 69.51
100 KG USD 2.70 USD 56.70
150 KG USD 2.26 USD 47.46
200 KG USD 2.16 USD 45.36
505 KG USD 1.85 USD 38.85
850 KG USD 1.91 USD 40.11
1700 KG USD 2.00 USD 42.00
2500 KG USD 1.98 USD 41.58
3400 KG USD 1.70 USD 35.70
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Customer Reviews — China to United States Shipping

Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to United States.

🇺🇸 United States

4.4 / 5 — Very Good (23 reviews)
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A*********s United States
4
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

I was very frustrated when my shipment got delayed. As a small business owner in California, I lost time and customers. LIN didn’t handle things well at first, and I felt ignored. But in the end, my shipment arrived safely and the freight company compensated me. I still lost valuable time. I later heard LIN lost his job, and honestly, that made me feel sorry for him.

🇺🇸
J*****n M. United States
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Very impressed with this air express service to the US. We shipped electronics accessories to our New York customer and the parcel cleared customs on day five. The declared value was under the threshold and everything was handled cleanly. Our customer received it before our own confirmation email — that's how fast it moved. Great channel for time-sensitive small parcels.

✔ Verified
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J*****r D. United States
4.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Good experience shipping to California. The parcel went from our Shenzhen supplier's door to our customer's address in seven working days, which is solid for this lane. The DDP terms were honoured and the customs entry was filed accurately. The only thing I'd note is that the volumetric divisor rules should be explained a bit more clearly in the booking flow — we had to ask support to clarify. Support was helpful once we asked.

✔ Verified
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A*****a T. United States
5
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Outstanding service for US air freight. We've shipped over a dozen parcels on this channel and the consistency is the thing that stands out most. Whether it's a 0.5 KG sample or a 4 KG gift set, the process is identical — smooth, predictable, correctly billed. Customs have never raised a query. This is genuinely the most reliable China-to-US small parcel channel we've used in five years of importing.

✔ Verified
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J************l United States
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

We used this route for a regular replenishment to United States. Updates were clear and practical. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Everything landed as promised.

✔ Verified
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O************n United States
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

This was a DDP shipment to United States for mixed cartons. Updates were clear and practical. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.

✔ Verified
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C************n United States
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

This was a DDP shipment to United States for mixed cartons. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Good landed-cost visibility from the start.

✔ Verified
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M**************l United States
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Booked another door-to-door shipment to United States through this team. Updates were clear and practical. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.

✔ Verified
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D************t United States
4.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

We used this route for a regular replenishment to United States. Updates were clear and practical. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.

✔ Verified
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S***********n United States
4.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

We tested this lane to United States with a mid-volume order. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.

✔ Verified
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G************n United States
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

We tested this lane to United States with a mid-volume order. Updates were clear and practical. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.

✔ Verified
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E*********n United States
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

We tested this lane to United States with a mid-volume order. Updates were clear and practical. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Good landed-cost visibility from the start.

✔ Verified
🇺🇸
S***********n United States
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

This was a DDP shipment to United States for mixed cartons. Updates were clear and practical. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.

✔ Verified
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C***********s United States
4
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

This was a DDP shipment to United States for mixed cartons. Updates were clear and practical. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Good landed-cost visibility from the start.

✔ Verified
🇺🇸
S************t United States
4
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

We tested this lane to United States with a mid-volume order. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.

✔ Verified
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D************l United States
4.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Booked another door-to-door shipment to United States through this team. Very smooth process from booking to delivery. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Everything landed as promised.

✔ Verified
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J***********z United States
4.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Quick turnaround and great packaging. My goods arrived in perfect condition and ahead of the estimated delivery date.

✔ Verified
🇺🇸
J************s United States
4.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Good service overall. The freight cost was competitive and the clearance process was handled well.

✔ Verified
🇺🇸
M*************n United States
4.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Very reliable for importing electronics. The declared value process was handled professionally and duties were prepaid.

✔ Verified
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A***********n United States
3.7
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Delivery was a few days behind schedule but goods arrived in perfect condition. The DDP coverage was genuinely all-inclusive.

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C*************e United States
3.3
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Communication was a bit slow at times. The actual shipment was fine but I had to follow up several times for updates.

🇺🇸
A***********r United States
5
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Great tracking visibility throughout the shipment. The team answered questions promptly via WhatsApp.

✔ Verified
🇺🇸
R*************n United States
4
Supplier Service
On-time Shipping
Goods Quality & Transit

Solid option for sea freight. Communication could be slightly faster but no major issues.

✔ Verified
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Price Trend — United States Sea Freight

Historical freight rates from China to United States for 21 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

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

E-Commerce Freight

E-Commerce Small Batch Shipping

The 21 KG range is typical for small e-commerce restock orders and initial trial shipments. Air freight is the standard choice here — it offers the best balance of cost and speed, and most DDP air channels accept shipments from 21 KG upward. This weight falls into the LCL (Less-than-Container-Load) air category.

  • Standard minimum for air freight DDP channels (most require 21 KG+)
  • Common for: phone cases, accessories, clothing, cosmetics
  • Amazon FBA replenishment orders at this weight use air for speed
  • Declare accurate HS codes to avoid customs delays in United States

Which Shipping Method is Best for 21 KG?

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Sea Freight

Transit: 25–45 calendar days
Best at: Over 100 KG, non-urgent cargo
Not cost-effective
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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
Express Courier3–7 business daysDHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, good option

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
  • Bunker adjustment factor (BAF) — fuel surcharges added quarterly
  • Port terminal handling charges (THC) — charged at origin and destination

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 3.99/KG via LA OA – Parcel Delivery. For 21 KG, the estimated total is approximately USD 84, with all duties paid under DDP. 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.

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.

What is DDP shipping to United States and what does it include?

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to United States means one all-inclusive price covering freight, the duty/tax due to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and last-mile delivery to your door. The USD 800 de-minimis position is handled for you, and there are no surprise charges at destination.

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 is the best way to ship 21 KG from China to United States?

For 21 KG to United States, Air Freight is recommended — it gives the best speed/cost balance (5–10 business days) at this size, clearing via LAX (Los Angeles), ORD (Chicago), JFK (New York). Sea-freight minimums make ocean uneconomical under ~50 KG.

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.

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.