Trolley - no problem to VH, many have done it.
Fumigated and Packed 20ft container close to US$5000 from near New Orleans recently, would be
a lot less from L.A. - possibly $3000+ and just 21 days sailing. Ground transport in US to LA can be high.
GST and customs on arrival. No duty.
A$1800 odd for port fees, local freight, brokerage, AQIS. etc
Insurance about 1% plus broker fee $50.
Free to pick it all up, pay to have it all delivered.
Biggest drama is getting container packed properly, not by nitwits.
No more "Honest Ron" sadly - he punched out a while back.