Furniture Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Burlington, Vermont

Shipping from China to the USA costs vary widely by method: Express Couriers (DHL, FedEx) are fastest for small parcels, around $8-$12/kg; Air Freight is best for urgent medium shipments ($4-$8/kg); Ocean Freight is cheapest for bulk, with Less than Container Load (LCL) around $50-$80/CBM and Full Container Load (FCL) from $2,000-$6,000 per container, but takes weeks. Prices depend on weight, volume, urgency, and market demand, so getting quotes from multiple forwarders is crucial.

Typical transit times are from 15-25 days, but can take longer if the ship is sailing to the East Coast. Below we've listed typical transit times from the most popular ports in China and the US. With over 100 ports of entry in the US, importers have many more options available when shipping from China to the US.

Cost of Shipping Furniture Across Country On average, a single large item, like a couch or dresser, costs between $300 and $1,500 to ship cross-country. A queen mattress is usually $300–$600, while a large sectional sofa can run closer to $800–$1,500. The wide range makes sense once you see what goes into the cost.