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Ship a container to USA

Container shipping services to the USA offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to the USA with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in the USA.

Shipping a container to the USA has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to the USA.

Ship a container to the USA

Ship a container to the major ports in USA: Port of Tacoma, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Houston, Port of Miami, Port of Savannah, Port of Baltimore, Port of Newark (New york & New Jersey), Port of Norfolk, Port of Providence & Boston

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How much does it cost to ship a container to USA?

  • How much does it cost to ship a container to the USA, the average price to ship a container to the United States is from $882 to $6550 US Dollars.
  • The shipping timeline to ship a full container to the USA ranges depending on the size of the container (20ft or 40ft), and the schedule route, please contact our quotation team to receive a detailed rate to ship your container to the major container ports in the USA.

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to the USA, the average price to ship a 20ft container to the USA is from $880 to $2850. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to the USA ranges depending on the route.

How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to the USA, the average price to ship a 40ft container to the USA is from $880 to $4550. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to the USA ranges depending on the route.

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to the United States:

Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to the United States in 2023?, Yes the rates slowly began falling in the first quarter of 2023 and are expected to continue to drop, little by little. You calculate the ocean freight rate based on oil prices (BAF), cargo dimensions, weight, port of export, port of destination, and season congestion. The following annual chart is showing the prices and costs for the year 2023 for average maritime freight to send containers to the USA.

These prices do not include additional or unforeseen costs that may be added during the course of your reservation or shipment itself. These are not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.

How long does it take to ship a container to the USA?

The average transit time to ship a container to the USA is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.

Estimated transit time to ship a container to the USA:

The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to the United States from the major ports in the world as from Europe and Asian ports.

Continent of origin Country of origin Port of origin Port of destination Transit time (days) 20DV FCL
40HQ FCL
Europe Spain Barcelona Port of New York 35 4500€
Europe Spain Valencia Port of New York 32 4500€
Europe Spain Algeciras Port of New York 30 4500€
Europe Netherlands Rotterdam Port of New York 25 3500€
Europe Belgium Antwerp Port of New York 25 3500€
Europe Germany Bremerhaven Port of New York 25 3500€
Asia China Guangzhou Port of New York 35 $2850
Asia China Hong Kong Port of New York 35 $2850
Asia China Shanghai Port of New York 25 $2850

Shortest transit time to ship a container to the USA:

One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to the USA is the route from Valencia Spain to Port of New York with an average direct transit time from 10 to 15 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to The United States is from Shanghai China to Los Angeles California with an average transit time of 15 to 25 days.

Longest transit times to ship a container to The United States of America:​

The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to the United States (US) is from the port of Barcelona Spain, with an estimated average transit time between 30 days and 42 days. The next longest route is from the port of Rotterdam Netherlands to Miami Florida, with an average transit time of 25-42 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to the United States?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to the United States?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to the US is from 3150€ to 4550€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Spain to the USA

These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to the USA with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to the USA for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to the USA.

Container shipping service to the USA Type of container Ocean freight rates to the USA:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Canary Islands to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to the United States?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to the USA, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to the USA is from 25 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to the United States?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to the USA?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to the USA is from 2850€ to 6550€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Europe to the USA

These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to the USA with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to the USA for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to the USA.

Container shipping service to the USA Type of container Ocean freight rates to the USA:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to the USA. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $4250 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to the USA. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $4250 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to the USA. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $4250 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from France to the USA. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $4250 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to the USA. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $4250 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to the USA. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $4250 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to the USA. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $4250 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to the USA. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $4250 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to the United States?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to the US, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to the USA is from 18 days to 42 days.

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

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to the USA?, the average price to ship a container from China to the USA is from $880 to $2850 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from China to the United States

These are the average prices to ship a container from China to the USA with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to the USA for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to the USA.

Container shipping service to the USA Type of container Ocean freight rates to the USA:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $880 20FT
average prices from: $2550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $880 20FT
average prices from: $2550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1150 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1150 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1150 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1250 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Baltimore 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1250 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Houston 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Miami 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1250 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to New York 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Long Beach 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1250 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Los Angeles 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Oakland 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1250 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Savannah 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from China to the United States?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to the USA, the average transit time to ship a container from China to the USA is from 15 to 25 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Asia to the United States?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Asia to the USA?, the average price to ship a container from Asia to the USA is from $880 to $2850 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from Asia to the United States

These are the average prices to ship a container from Asia to the USA with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Asia to the USA for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to the USA.

Container shipping service to the USA Type of container Ocean freight rates to the USA:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Vietnam to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $880 20FT
average prices from: $2550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Malaysia to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $880 20FT
average prices from: $2550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Thailand to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1150 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Myanmar to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1150 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Indonesia to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1150 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Singapore to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1250 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Cambodia to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Philippines to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1250 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Japan to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from South Korea to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1250 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Taiwan to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Asia to the United States?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to the USA, the average transit time to ship a container from Asia to the USA is from 15 to 25 days.

Price factor to ship a container to the USA:

The cost of shipping to ship a container to the USA from abroad will vary depending on the type of sea container you chose to ship, the fuel price (BAF), the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship line you hire to send the container, the destination port in the USA, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to the USA, and what route you choose to ship your container, if it is a direct route or with transshipment.

Only once we have that information we will be able to more accurately estimate the costs to ship your container to the USA from any port in the world.

 

Online container shipping rate calculator to the United States from overseas:

With BR LOGISTICS COMPANY and our ocean freight calculator you can request a rate online, we made over 10000 rates per year to ship containers to the USA. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.

How to export a container to the United States?

To export and then import a container into the United States via sea containers begins with an ocean freight cost of between $880 USD to $6550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in the USA, plus import fees from US Customs (CBP) that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into the United States, which will be an average of 37.5%, you will pay between 0 to 37.5% with the typical rate being 5.63%, calculated on the cost of the product, you don’t pay in the USA based on (CIF). You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer apply for a trade agreement in the United States when it is established by some American law or regulations for imports without taxes to the USA. Likewise, everything must be effectively paid to Customs + other expenses not invoiced with the ocean freight or customs fee to carry out the container from the port of import, as the local port charges to import all kinds of general cargo to the US.

Can i import cargo via container to the United States?

Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to the USA from Spain, Europe, China or South America? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to the USA from Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of American Customs (CBP), so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in the US.

What documents are needed for customs in the USA?

The requirements to import into the USA are to present the commercial invoice translated into English and the detailed packing list, which must indicate the details of the quantity, the type of product and the shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in the US:

Imports must have the following documentation:

  • Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
  • Tax Identification Number in the United States
  • Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
  • Registration as a importer in the USA
  • US Customs Value Declaration
  • Debt free in the USA
  • Moving Inventory to the USA(original)
  • Have a trade or company patent in America that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
  • Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
  • Demonstrate economic solvency in the USA
  • Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
  • Find a good customs broker in the USA
  • Shipping company’s original bill of lading, sea waybill or airwaybill
  • Packing list
  • Commercial invoice
  • Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO)
  • Power of attorney that authorizes your customs broker to clear de import for you with US Customs.

If you need more information to  ship a container to the United States you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE

www.brlogistics.net

Tel: +12012015020 USA
Tel: +34628279703 ESPANA
Email: info@brlogistics.net

Taxes and duties to import to the United States:

Taxes and duties for importing general items into the USA made abroad whether from Europe, China, or Asia are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of the United States Customs (CBP) that, as a general rule of import, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is from 0% to 37.5% on the cargo value in the container shipment. Additionally you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) once you sell the merchandise that corresponds from 5 to 16% in the US. The VAT will not be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + the general import rates in the USA, if the import comes from the European Union or a country with a import agreement and there is a exempted by international agreement between the parties you can exonerate taxes or pay less than the before mentioned. If the cargo is coming from Chine you should be affected by anti-dumping fee.

Import fees in the USA:

Most goods imported into the United States are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to the USA that are subject to the following rates:

Duty tax rates are between 0 to 37.5% with the typical rate being 5.63% + Anti-Dumping if the cargo is coming from China.

How to ship a container to the USA?

The first step in shipping a container to the USA is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to the USA from the United States, the European Union, Spain, or China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to the USA.

Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to the USA:

  1. Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to the USA.
  2. Request a shipping fee to the USA for your container shipment.
  3. Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your needs, you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft or 40ft.
  4. Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to the USA.
  5. Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to the USA.
  6. Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
  7. Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in the USA.

Major Ports in the United States for shipping and importing cargo in containers

The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to the USA, these are the most important port terminals in the USA for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.

Port of Baltimore

Address: MPA World Trade Center 401 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 United States
Coordinates: 39° 13' 57" N 76° 33' 32" W

Port of Jacksonville

Address: 2831 Talleyrand Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32206 United States
Coordinates: 30° 22' 51" N 81° 33' 52" W

Port of Savannah

Address: P.O. Box 2406 Savannah, GA 31402 United States
Coordinates: 32° 6' 39" N 81° 7' 33" W

Port of Houston

Address: 111 East Loop North (77029) P.O. Box 2562 (77252-2562) Houston, TX 77252-2562 United States
Coordinates: 29° 44' 21" N 95° 12' 12" W

Port of Providence & Boston

Address: 35 Terminal Road Providence, RI 02905-5507 United States
Coordinates: 41° 47' 39" N 71° 23' 25" W

Port of New York & New Jersey

Address:225 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10003 United States
Coordinates: 19° 4' 14" N 104° 18' 5" W

Port of Los Angeles

Address: 425 S. Palos Verdes St. San Pedro, CA 90731 United States
Coordinates: 33° 43' 55" N 118° 15' 55" W

Port of Tacoma

Address: One Sitcum Plaza Tacoma, WA 98421 United States
Coordinates: 47° 16' 2" N 122° 24' 24" W

What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to the USA?

Advantages of container shipping service to the USA:

  • Ocean freight rates are competitive.
  • You can send all kinds of transportable cargo.
  • Containers have good storage capacity.
  • They do not have weather problems for shipments
  • More international reach thanks to container ports all over the world
  • Streamlined procedures for exports and imports in the USA
  • Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
  • Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to the USA
  • You can send more weight than air transport
  • The cargo is protected inside the maritime container

Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers to the United States

In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to the USA from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in the USA used by exporters and importers around the world.

International origin port Destination port in the USA
Port of Antwerp Belgium Port of destination: New York & New Jersey; Port Code: USNYC
Port of Bremerhaven Germany Port of destination: Providence & Boston; Port Code: USPVD
Port of Rotterdam Netherlands Port of destination: Baltimore; Port Code: USBAL
Port of Barcelona Spain Port of destination: Savannah; Port Code: USSAV
Port of Valencia Spain Port of destination: Jacksonville; Port Code: USJAX
Port of Savona Italy Port of destination: Houston; Port Code: USHOU
Port of Shanghai China Port of destination: Los Angeles; Port Code: USLAX
Port of Guangzhou China Port of destination: Tacoma; Port Code: USTIW
Port of Shenzhen China Port of destination: New York & New Jersey; Port Code: USNYC
Port of Hong Kong Port of destination: Los Angeles; Port Code: USLAX

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to the USA:

These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to the USA that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.

  1. Maersk line
  2. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
  3. COSCO Group
  4. CMA CGM Group
  5. Hapag-Lloyd
  6. Ocean Network Express (ONE)
  7. Evergreen Marine
  8. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
  9. Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
  10. Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)

How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to the USA?

How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to the USA? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to the USA a series of shipping requirements must be met, such as the MSDS of the cargo to be shipped, the DGD for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and hiring a specialized shipping carrier or forwarder for the transport of dangerous goods internationally.

One of the most important steps in shipping hazardous materials by sea freight containers are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.

List of steps to follow to send a container with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat) to the USA:

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to the USA.
  2. Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
  3. The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
  4. Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in the USA.
  5.  Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to the USA.
  6. The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
  7. Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in the USA that he is going to import an IMO container.

What is an IMO shipment?

An IMO shipment to the USA is the transport of dangerous goods, both in a container, as by plane, or land transport, the name IMO is due to the acronym  International Maritime Organization and includes all those dangerous transportable products and materials that due to their characteristics represent a risk to the safety of ships, planes, or trucks, to the health of the environment and people.

IMO types, classification of dangerous goods:

  • Class 1. Explosives.
  • Class 2. Gases.
  • Class 3. Flammable liquids.
  • Class 4. Flammable solids.
  • Class 5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides.
  • Class 6. Toxic.
  • Class 7. Radioactive material.
  • Class 8. Corrosive.
  • Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous objects

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