Mattress Shipping Cost from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

The ports of origin and destination dictate how long sea freight will spend in transit. Shipping between Brazil and the south or east coast will be quicker than shipping to the west coast. Bearing that in mind, when shipping from the USA from Brazil, you can expect shipments to take between 21 to 53 days.

When planning for the costs to ship a 20-foot container from Brazil to the USA, it will be realistic to budget for an average price from $2,000 to $3,750 (USD).

Shipping to Brazil from the USA costs vary widely, from around $25-$40 for small, slow economy parcels (USPS First Class/IPA) to $40-$100+ for faster options (FedEx, DHL, UPS), depending heavily on weight, speed (days vs. weeks), and courier, with major costs often including Brazilian import duties (around 60%) on declared value + shipping, making faster services pricier but more predictable. Expect to pay more for heavier items and quicker delivery; for example, a 1 lb package might start around $78 (USPS) or $139 (UPS), while heavier parcels see costs climb significantly.