Shipping times and costs from Tianjin, China to Des Moines, United States of America

Shipping times
1 - 3 Days by air
19 - 24 Days by sea

1 Bedroom flat

Shipping costs by air £4,183 - £4,625
Shipping costs by sea £2,196 - £2,428

3 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £3,379 - £3,736

5 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £5,068 - £5,604

Please note: the prices listed here are meant as an estimate only. The best way to get a comprehensive, tailored quote is to fill out our form and be matched with a supplier.

Shipping Container Costs to United States of America

Des Moines is the capital and most populous city in the state of Iowa. The history of the area dates back over 7000 years to the Native Americans. Nowadays, the city is best known for the Iowa presidential primary, where presidential candidates gather and discuss their politics and current issues. Des Moines economy is known primarily for being a base for insurance companies. It's the third largest insurance centre in the world and home to many of the largest companies in the country. But there is more to Des Moines than just business. It has a rich cultural centre with a symphony, theatres, a collection of museums, as well as the fascinating Iowa Science Center. The city boasts the beautiful Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens, an indoor conservatory that houses 15,000 exotic plants and is one of the largest of its kind in the country. There are countless local parks, golf courses and 45 miles of trails throughout the city, making it a great place to find peace and enjoy nature. Figuring out how to transport all of your personal items can be one of the more stressful parts of moving, but we have a simple guide that should make it easy and straightforward. If you're moving from a 3-bedroom house, a 20-foot shipping container should house everything comfortably. If you're moving all of that plus a car, or if you're moving from a 4 or 5-bedroom house, you should select a 40-foot container. Now that's sorted, all there is left is for you to enjoy your new Des Moines home.

Shipping Container Options

20Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £3,379 - £3,736

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  • Boxes
    16 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedrooms
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

40Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £6,420 - £7,098

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  • Boxes
    28 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedroom
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x car, 1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

Car shipped by sea freight

Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)

Base Price: £1,046 - £1,156

Quarantine & Taxes: £1,000 - £2,500

Price: £5,479 - £8,986

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Unusual Restricted Items

Narcotics
Narcotics and some medication containing prohibited substances
Absinthe
Absinthe which is not thujone free is prohibited.
Trademarked Goods
Any articles suspected of being counterfeit goods.
Soil, Livestock or Animal Pests
Soil, Livestock or Animal Pests are prohibited.
Weapons
Fully automatic weapons and semi-automatic weapons.
Pornographic materials
Pornographic materials are banned.