Mattress Shipping Cost from Beijing to Houston, Texas

Ocean freight from major Chinese ports to Houston typically takes 31-45 days port-to-port, depending on the origin. If you choose air freight, transit times are usually about 3-8 days, airport-to-airport.

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.