Furniture Shipping Cost from Beijing to San Antonio, Texas

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. These estimates can be affected by a wide range of circumstances, so it's worth checking with your logistics provider.

How long does shipping furniture from China typically take? Transit times vary by destination and shipping method: USA West Coast: 14-18 days ocean freight. USA East Coast: 21-28 days ocean freight.

Shipping a 50 lb package typically costs anywhere from $40 to over $100, depending heavily on distance, speed, and carrier, with FedEx/UPS Ground being cheapest for long hauls (~$75-$85), USPS Ground Advantage for regional/short distances (~$38-$128 depending on zone/service), and faster services like FedEx 2Day costing around $65+. For heavy boxes, carriers apply extra fees, so compare FedEx Ground, UPS Ground, and USPS Ground Advantage, plus consider flat-rate options if the box is compact.