China → United States: what 5 kg costs to ship
Cheapest estimate: ¥60–¥95 (US$8.98–US$14.21) by Economy sea · about ¥12–¥19 per kg. Above the 1 kg consolidation sweet spot.
China Shipping Cost Calculator — 9 Countries
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1 kg consolidation meter
5 kg / 1 kg1 kg reached — consolidated parcels of 1.2 kg or more are the sweet spot.
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Codes reported on public pages (verify in the app): USAVE USGIFT (Codes reported on public third-party pages; availability changes — confirm in the app. · 2026-11-13)
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| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥202–¥294 | US$30.22–US$43.98 | 8–15 days | 5 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥158–¥228 | US$23.63–US$34.11 | 12–20 days | 5 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥60–¥95 | US$8.98–US$14.21 | 35–60 days | 5 kg |
| US tax-included airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥228–¥340 | US$34.11–US$50.86 | 10–18 days | 5 kg |
Route detail for 5 kg to United States
| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥202–¥294 | US$30.22–US$43.98 | 8–15 days | 5 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥158–¥228 | US$23.63–US$34.11 | 12–20 days | 5 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥60–¥95 | US$8.98–US$14.21 | 35–60 days | 5 kg |
| US tax-included airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥228–¥340 | US$34.11–US$50.86 | 10–18 days | 5 kg |
- Standard air · 5 kg¥40–¥59/kg · US$30.22–US$43.98 total
- Economy air · 5 kg¥32–¥46/kg · US$23.63–US$34.11 total
- Economy sea · 5 kg¥12–¥19/kg · US$8.98–US$14.21 total
- US tax-included air · 5 kg¥46–¥68/kg · US$34.11–US$50.86 total
Going from 2 kg to 5 kg changes the cheapest per-kg estimate from about ¥16 to ¥16 — about the same per kg.
United States rate table by weight (CNY, estimates)
| Weight | Standard air | Economy air | Economy sea | US tax-included air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | ¥58–¥86 | ¥46–¥68 | ¥60–¥95 | ¥68–¥100 |
| 2 kg | ¥94–¥138 | ¥74–¥108 | ¥60–¥95 | ¥108–¥160 |
| 5 kg | ¥202–¥294 | ¥158–¥228 | ¥60–¥95 | ¥228–¥340 |
| 10 kg | ¥382–¥554 | ¥298–¥428 | ¥110–¥175 | ¥428–¥640 |
| 20 kg | ¥742–¥1,074 | ¥578–¥828 | ¥210–¥335 | ¥828–¥1,240 |
| 50 kg | — | — | ¥510–¥815 | — |
Editorial estimate (not an official price) · checked 2026-11-13. Indicative planning ranges set by the ShipCostCalc editor. They are not taken from an official price list and are not live quotes. Real prices change with promotions, routes and parcel contents — always confirm the price in the forwarder's app before ordering.
United States tax and restrictions
No de minimis: duty-free treatment for low-value parcels was suspended for all countries from 2025-08-29. Duties depend on the product's HTS code and current tariffs on Chinese-origin goods.
- Duty-free de minimis entry was suspended for all countries on 2025-08-29 — expect duties on every parcel unless you use a duties-prepaid (tax-included) line.
- Meat, egg and many dairy products are refused by USDA/CBP; seasonings containing meat extract are commonly seized.
- Declare a truthful item description and value; vague names like “gift” delay clearance.
Source: U.S. CBP — Executive Order 14324 de minimis suspension (Federal Register 2025-16802) · checked 2026-11-13
FAQ
What is the cheapest way to ship 5 kg from China to United States?
In our estimates, Economy sea is cheapest at ¥60–¥95 for 5 kg (billed 5 kg), taking 35–60 days.
How long does 5 kg take to reach United States?
The fastest estimated line is Standard air at about 8–15 days. Sea lines take longer but cost less per kg above their minimum weight.
Will I pay import tax in United States?
No de minimis: duty-free treatment for low-value parcels was suspended for all countries from 2025-08-29. Duties depend on the product's HTS code and current tariffs on Chinese-origin goods.