Mattress Shipping Cost from Chengdu to Detroit, Michigan

Shipping from China to the USA varies hugely in cost, from ~$20 for small parcels via postal service (USPS) to $2,500-$6,000+ for a 20/40ft ocean container, with air freight averaging $5-$8/kg, depending on speed, size, weight, and chosen carrier (like DHL, FedEx, UPS for small items or freight forwarders for larger shipments). Expect 3-5 days for express air, 15-40 days for sea freight, and always compare quotes from freight forwarders for the best rates.

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.

A ship from China to the USA generally takes 2 to 5 weeks (15-35 days) for the sea journey, but total door-to-door time is longer, ranging from 30 to 60+ days, depending heavily on the destination (West vs. East Coast), port congestion, customs, and carrier. West Coast transit is quicker (around 15-25 days), while East Coast routes, often via the Panama Canal, take longer (30-40+ days).