Mattress Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Austin, Texas

Ocean freight from Shanghai to the USA takes 15 to 40 days (port-to-port), depending on the type of load (FCL or LCL) and the port of arrival – West Coast is generally faster to reach from China than East Coast ports. Air freight is much faster, with expedited options ranging from 1 to 3 days.

Shipping from China to Texas varies from a few days to over a month, depending on the method: Express couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) take 2-8 days, Air Freight 4-15 days, and slower, economical Ocean Freight 3-6+ weeks (20-45+ days), with final timing affected by customs, port congestion, and specific carrier.

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA currently costs roughly $3,000 to $7,000+, with West Coast routes generally cheaper ($3k-$6k) and East Coast routes more expensive ($4k-$7.5k+), depending heavily on market demand, specific ports, surcharges, and peak seasons. Expect to pay more during busy periods and factor in additional costs for customs, insurance, and inland transport, which aren't always included in base rates.