Furniture Shipping Cost from Owensboro, Kentucky to Shanghai

The average price to move furniture within the U.S. ranges between $300 and $1,000. If you're only moving a short distance, you'll likely pay between $300 and $800 per piece of furniture, while long-distance moving costs can range from $475 to $1,600 per item.

US-China shipping fees vary wildly, from around $15 for small USPS packages to hundreds or thousands for large freight, with recent government-imposed port fees (now suspended for a year as of Nov 2025) adding complexity for commercial vessels, but for general shipping, expect costs based on weight, speed (air is faster/pricier), and size, using services like USPS, UPS, FedEx, or freight forwarders, with costs from ~$5/kg for bulk air freight to $30+ for small parcel express.

The best way to ship furniture across the country depends on budget, speed, and item value, with LTL Freight (Less Than Truckload) being the most common economical choice for large items, while parcel carriers (UPS/FedEx) work for smaller pieces, and specialized White Glove services or moving containers (PODS) offer more protection/convenience for valuable or multiple items, often requiring custom packing or crating for safety.