Mattress Shipping Cost from Shanghai to New Hampshire

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 a 40ft container from China to the USA generally costs $3,000 to $7,000+, varying significantly by port (West Coast cheaper than East Coast), carrier, market demand (peak seasons cost more), fuel surcharges, and included services (port-to-port vs. door-to-door), with rates fluctuating seasonally but often falling in the $3,000-$4,500 range during off-peak times. Expect higher costs for East Coast destinations and potentially extra charges for customs, inland transport, and peak demand.

The cheapest shipping from China to the USA depends on package size and urgency, with Sea Freight (LCL) being cheapest for large volumes (often under $100/CBM), Air Freight for medium urgent shipments ($3-$8/kg), and Postal Services (like China Post/USPS First Class/ePacket/HK Post) for small, non-urgent items (under 4lbs), though delivery times can vary greatly (days to weeks). Using a China-based freight forwarder is crucial for accessing better negotiated rates than direct carrier contact for any shipment size.