Furniture Shipping Cost from Beijing to Minneapolis, Minnesota

How long does it take to ship from China to the USA? Rules of thumb for lead times (in regular conditions) are 1-2 weeks for regular post, 3 days for air express freight, 8-10 days for air freight, and 30-40 days for ocean freight.

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA typically costs $3,000 to $7,000, but prices fluctuate significantly based on the US coast (West Coast cheaper), seasonality (peak times higher), port pair, and current surcharges, with potential for higher costs during peak demand. Expect rates from roughly $3,000–$6,000 for the West Coast and $4,000–$7,500 for the East Coast, excluding destination charges like customs and inland transport.

The cheapest way to ship products from China to the US by Air is through the EMS small package option. The EMS is an international postal Express Mail Service for small packages, such as documents and other merchandise that need immediate delivery.