Mattress Shipping Cost from Beijing to Baltimore, Maryland

Shipping from China to the USA can take 3 days to over a month, depending heavily on the method: Express/Air freight is fastest (1-7 days), Air Freight takes 1-2 weeks, while slow-and-steady Sea Freight typically takes 15-45 days, with West Coast ports being quicker than East Coast routes. Factors like customs clearance and carrier choice significantly impact the total time.

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA costs roughly $3,000 to $7,000+ for ocean freight, varying significantly by destination (West Coast cheaper than East Coast), carrier, time of year (peak season is pricier), and current market rates, with additional charges for customs, inland transport, and surcharges. Expect rates around $3k-$5k for the West Coast (LA/Oakland) and $4k-$7k for the East Coast (NY/Savannah), though prices fluctuate.

Using an international courier, also known as express freight is generally more reliable and quicker than by mail, whether it's DHL, UPS or TNT. As a rule of thumb, at about $5 per kilo, express freight is the cheapest shipping mode for packages or small shipments up to about 150 kg.