Furniture Shipping Cost from St. George, Utah to Shanghai

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).

US-China shipping fees vary wildly, from cheap LCL ocean freight (e.g., $50-80/CBM) and expensive air freight ($5-12/kg) for small items, to major new tit-for-tat port fees imposed by both nations on rival shipping lines in late 2025, adding significant costs per ton to vessels based on ownership and flag, impacting overall goods prices despite some recent suspensions/negotiations. Expect varying costs by mode (ocean vs. air), shipment size, and current trade policy, with container ocean freight typically $1,800-$6,000/container.

If you've invested in high-quality, expensive furniture, replacing everything in your new country might be more costly than shipping it. Particularly if you own pieces like a custom-made sofa, luxury dining set, or high-end mattress, the cost to buy similar items abroad may far exceed the shipping fees.