Shipping rates from China to U.S. Virgin Islands

Summary:

There are different ways to ship goods from China to the U.S. Virgin Islands, such as sea freight, air freight, and express delivery. The following introduces the specific costs of these methods to help you choose the best freight method.

ocean freight from China to the U.S. Virgin Islands

The process of shipping goods from China to the U.S. Virgin Islands

Select the mode of transport: Consider the cost, timepness and characteristics of the goods, and choose the most suitable mode, sea transport or express depvery.

Document preparation: Prepare all export documents, such as invoices, packing psts and necessary export permits, and be famipar with the import regulations and tariff popcies of the U.S. Virgin Islands to ensure smooth customs clearance.

Insurance considerations: Consider purchasing transportation insurance based on the value and nature of the goods to deal with possible transportation risks.

Packaging and labepng: Properly pack the goods according to their characteristics, and clearly mark the depvery address, tracking number and other key information on the package to ensure safe and intact transportation.

Inland transshipment: In China, use road, rail or inland waterway transportation to transport goods from the departure point to the export port.

Customs declaration and customs clearance: Complete the customs declaration process at the export port and submit the required documents; after the goods arrive in the U.S. Virgin Islands, import customs clearance will be carried out, including payment of tariffs and submission of import documents.

Goods collection: After customs clearance is completed, the consignee or its designated agent can pick up the goods at the destination port.

Depvery to the destination: After the goods pass customs, arrange for depvery to the final depvery location in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

FCL Shipping rates from China to U.S. Virgin Islands

Shipping from China to the U.S. Virgin Islands requires transit at the Port of San Juan in Puerto Rico.
The following is an introduction to the shipping costs and transportation time of shipping containers from several different ports in China to the Port of San Juan in Puerto Rico.
Shipping costs: 250~2000 US dollars (USD)
Sea transportation voyage: 39~45 days.

Departure Port	Destination Port	Shipping Line	Delivery time/day	20GP（USD）	40GP （USD）	40HC （USD）	Validity period
HONGKONG	SAN JUAN	COSCO	39	250	450	450	2024-04-16—2024-04-23
SHEKOU	SAN JUAN	MSC	45	1550	1900	1900	2024-04-08—2024-04-21
YANTIAN	SAN JUAN	HPL	41	1650	2000	2000	2024-04-08—2024-04-14

Detailed introduction to sea freight and transportation time

Add 600 USD to the sea freight from China to San Juan Port in Puerto Rico, then the sea freight from China to the U.S. Virgin Islands is between 850 and 2,600 USD; the sea transportation time takes about 40 to 50 days.

Example:

The shipping companies providing services are COSCO China Ocean Shipping, MSC Mediterranean Shipping, and HPL Hapag-Lloyd Container Shipping

Among them, the shipping company COSCO China Ocean Shipping provides the cheapest sea freight from China to the U.S. Virgin Islands:
The sea freight for a 20-foot container is 850 USD
The sea freight for a 40-foot container is the same as that for a 40-foot high cabinet, which is 1,250 USD

LCL Shipping rates from China to U.S. Virgin Islands

If you don't have much cargo and have a small budget, you can choose LCL shipping service.

Chinese ports that provide LCL shipping service: Shenzhen, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Putian, Shantou, Zhuhai, Changsha, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yiwu, etc.

For example: If you ship LCL cargo from Changsha, Hunan, China to Cruz Bay in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the LCL shipping fee and shipping time are as follows:

Destination Port	Volume Range	Ocean freight （USD）	Shipping Line	Delivery time/day	Volume Ratio
Cruz Bay	0~15	159	COSCO	60	1：1000

Shipping company: COSCO China Ocean Shipping Group
Freight: 0~15 cubic meters of cargo, freight 159 US dollars (USD) per cubic meter
Sea transportation time: 60 days.

Volume ratio 1:1000 refers to the ratio of cargo volume to cargo weight: 1 cubic meter = 1000 kilograms

How to calculate and charge the LCL freight for ocean freight?

In the LCL shipping service, the calculation of LCL shipping freight is related to the charges and the actual weight and volume of the goods. Of the two, the larger value needs to be selected for freight calculation.

Example:

If your goods are in Changsha, Hunan, then the goods are shipped from Changsha, Hunan, China to Cruz Bay in the U.S. Virgin Islands by LCL shipping. The weight of the goods is 1250KG and the volume is 2.1 cubic meters (m³). The LCL shipping price of one cubic meter of goods is 159 US dollars (USD). So how much does the LCL shipping cost for the goods?

By converting the volume ratio, the volume of the goods can be obtained: 2.1m³ X 1000kg=2100KG

Ø2100KG＞1250KG, so the volume of the goods is greater than the weight of the goods

Ø So the volume of the goods is selected as the bilpng weight to charge the LCL shipping freight

Ø The LCL shipping freight is: 159 (USD) X2.1m³=333.9 US dollars (USD)

Express Shipping rates from China to U.S. Virgin Islands

Compared with documents or small quantities of goods, choosing express delivery is a good choice. DHL, FEDEX and UPS are three international express delivery companies with guaranteed delivery time and high service quality.
Transportation time: about 5 to 8 days
The following is an introduction to the freight from China to the U.S. Virgin Islands

Hong Kong DHL Express Freight Price List
Weight（KG）	Price（USD）
31-49 KG	11.36
50-69 KG	10.57
70-99 KG	10.57
100-199 KG	10.27
200-299 KG	10.27
300-499 KG	10.27
500 KG and above	10.27

For goods weighing 31~49KG, the freight is 11.36 USD per kilogram
For goods weighing 50~99KG, the freight is 10.57 USD per kilogram
For goods weighing 100~500KG and above, the freight is 10.27 USD per kilogram

express shipping rates from china to u.s. virgin islands

FEDEX federal Express Freight Price List
Weight（KG）	Price（USD）
21-44 KG	11.10
45-70 KG	11.04
71-99 KG	10.99
100-299 KG	10.83
300-499 KG	10.52
500-999 KG	10.27
1000 KG and above	10.21

The express freight charged for each specific cargo weight service is different. The cheapest express freight for transporting cargo over 1000KG is 10.21 US dollars (USD) per kilogram.

UPS international Express Freight Price List
Weight（KG）	Price（USD）
21-44 KG	69.23
45-70 KG	69.23
71-99 KG	61.22
100-299 KG	61.22
300-499 KG	60.39
500-999 KG	60.39
1000 KG and above	60.39

For goods weighing 21~70KG, the freight is US$69.23 (USD) per kilogram
For goods weighing 71~299KG, the freight is US$61.22 (USD) per kilogram
For goods weighing 300~1000KG and above, the freight is US$60.39 (USD) per kilogram

How to charge express shipping from China to U.S. Virgin Islands?

If you choose to use express delivery to send goods, you must know how the express delivery fee is charged.
When the actual weight of the goods is greater than the volume weight, the actual weight is selected as the billing weight; conversely, if the actual weight is less than the volume weight, the volume weight is selected as the billing weight.
Volume weight calculation formula = length (cm) X width (cm) X height (cm) / 5000 = KG

Example: you need to use Hong Kong FEDEX to transport a batch of goods with an actual weight of 105KG from China to the U.S. Virgin Islands, the packaging size of the goods is 82cm long, 85cm wide, and 85cm high. The express delivery fee is 10.83 US dollars (USD) per kilogram. How much is the express delivery fee for the goods?

·Volume weight: (82cm X 85cm X 85cm) ➗ 5000 = 118.49KG. If the goods are less than 1kg, the express fee will be charged as 1kg, so the volume weight is 119KG
·119KG＞105KG, so choose volume weight as the billing weight and charge the express freight
·Express freight for goods: 119KG X 10.83 (USD) = 1288.77 USD

How to choose between FCL and LCL by sea?

Advantages of LCL by sea:

Cost-effectiveness: It is suitable for small quantities of goods. When it is impossible to fill the container independently, LCL becomes an economical choice. You only need to pay for the space actually occupied.
High flexibility: There is no need to wait for the full container to be filled. A small amount of goods can be shipped quickly, which is suitable for customers with a variety of goods or irregular delivery time.
Suitable for non-urgent goods: Since LCL involves the process of collecting and unpacking goods, it takes a long time, so it is suitable for goods that are not time-sensitive.

Advantages of FCL by sea:

First choice for large-capacity goods: When the amount of goods is enough to fill or need to occupy a container exclusively, FCL service is more suitable to ensure independent space for goods and avoid mixed loading.
Fast transportation: FCL transportation eliminates the LCL unpacking process, which usually shortens the transportation time.
Security guarantee: Reduce the risk of damage or loss of goods due to frequent handling during transportation, and the goods are packaged independently to reduce the probability of confusion or errors.

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Transparent pricing: For freight prices, our company always maintains the principle of openness and transparency. Detailed explanation of basic fees and additional fees ensures that customers have a comprehensive understanding of the cost of the service. Through a simple freight calculation formula, customers can easily budget and compare prices.

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