Mattress Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Chicago, Illinois

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.

Typically, shipping to the United States from China will take anywhere from 1-45 days, depending upon the mode of transport chosen and the final destination of the goods within the United States. Air Express can take anywhere from 1-5 days, air freight from 2-15 days, and sea freight from 15-35+ days..

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.