Moving from the USA to China
Relocating from the USA to China is one of the more complex international moves we handle: not because of distance alone, but because Chinese customs regulations are among the most detailed of any destination worldwide. Every shipment requires precise documentation, and certain categories of goods face restrictions or duties that vary depending on your visa status and duration of intended stay.
Movers who know the China route
This is a route that demands specialist experience. Our vetted moving company partners for the USA-China route are selected based on their proven track record with Chinese customs clearance, their ability to produce and manage the required documentation, and verified customer reviews from people who’ve made this move. You’re matched only with companies equipped to handle it properly.
Know before you ship to China
- Sea freight transit: typically 4-6 weeks from US West Coast ports, longer from the East Coast
- Chinese customs requires a notarized, detailed inventory: errors or omissions cause delays
- Used household goods import is restricted to foreign nationals with a valid residency visa
- Certain items are prohibited or heavily restricted: satellite equipment, specific media, some chemicals
- Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen are most frequently served; other cities may involve additional inland delivery costs
Step by step: how it works
- Submit your move details via our quick form
- Get matched with up to 5 vetted moving companies to China within 1 working day
- Compare quotes, reviews, and service scope, then choose
Shipping a container to China or shipping furniture for a smaller move?
- Full container: most cost-effective for larger household moves
- Groupage: better suited to shipping furniture to China without a full container’s worth of goods
China is not a route to book on price alone: the companies in our network have the customs experience to keep your shipment moving, so use the comparison to find the right fit, not just the cheapest one.
