Furniture Shipping Cost from Houston, Texas to Chengdu

Ocean freight shipping Ocean shipping is a great option for bulkier shipments since it offers much more space than air for a lower price. Depending on how large your shipments are, and how frequently you ship, you can choose either LCL (less than a container load) or FCL (full container load).

The cheapest way to ship from the USA to China is usually USPS First-Class Package International for small, light items (under 4lbs) or economy options via platforms like Easyship/Parcel Monkey using carriers like SF Express, with costs starting from under $30, but expect longer delivery times (1-3+ weeks); for heavier or faster needs, use UPS/FedEx economy services, often accessed cheaper through brokers, costing $40-$100+.

Shipping a 50 lb box typically costs $40 to $100+ for ground services, varying widely with distance, carrier, speed, and dimensions, with FedEx/UPS Ground often around $40-$90+, USPS Ground Advantage being cheaper for shorter distances but limited, and faster/express options exceeding $100-$300+. Using comparison sites and considering flat-rate options for compact items can offer savings.