Mattress Shipping Cost from Beijing to Covington, Kentucky

Shipping from China to the USA varies widely, from 1-5 days for express air to 15-40+ days for sea freight, with options like standard air freight (1-2 weeks) and postal services (2-4 weeks) in between, depending on method, customs, port congestion, and destination (West vs. East Coast).

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.

The "best" shipping company from China to the US depends on your needs (speed vs. cost), but top choices include Express Couriers ( DHL, FedEx, UPS ) for speed (days), Major Ocean Lines (MSC, Maersk) for large volumes, and specialized freight forwarders (like those on Alibaba, Freightos, or local ones) for balance, using services like SF Express, YunExpress for parcels, or Matson for faster sea freight; always compare quotes from multiple agents!.