Quick answer: Request a current quote based on your actual cargo, packed dimensions and weight, origin point and full US delivery address. There is no verified universal rate for this route in this guide.
Give enough information for a useful price
A quote is only useful if it reflects your actual shipment. Provide the packed dimensions and weight, a description of the contents, the origin point in Nigeria and the complete US delivery address including ZIP code.
Vague inputs produce vague quotes. If you change the cargo size or weight after receiving a quote, ask for a revised figure before booking.
Compare complete service boundaries
When comparing quotes, compare what each one covers. The freight charge is one line; the full cost of getting goods from your hands in Nigeria to the recipient's hands in the USA includes handling, export fees, any destination charges, duties and last-mile delivery.
Ask each provider to state what is and is not included in its quote. Do not assume two quotes at similar headline prices cover the same scope.
Understand size and weight assumptions
Air freight and sea freight calculate charges differently, and some services apply minimum charges or volumetric multipliers. Ask how your cargo will be charged before comparing quotes.
For sea freight, the unit of charge may be a container share or a flat weight-and-volume rate. For air freight, volumetric weight may apply. Confirm the method that applies to your booking.
Keep import cost information current
US import costs including duties and any FDA-related fees depend on the product type and declared value. Rates and thresholds change. For current information on food imports, check FDA guidance or ask the team to flag what applies to your specific goods.
Do not rely on old information for a current booking. A cost that was accurate a year ago may not reflect what the recipient will owe today.
Review the quote before accepting terms
Read any written quote to understand the validity period, the payment terms and the conditions under which the price may change. A quote that is valid for a limited number of days may expire before the shipment is ready.
Ask the team to explain any line item you do not understand before committing.
Avoid false savings
A lower quote that requires you to do more at each end (documentation, last-mile, customs coordination) may cost more in time and additional fees than a slightly higher quoted price that covers those steps.
Cost comparison works when you compare the same scope. Ask what each quote requires from you and from the recipient to make the comparison fair.
Request a comparable quote
When requesting quotes from multiple providers, give each one the same details. Same cargo, same origin, same destination, same timeline. A comparison built on different inputs does not compare costs; it compares descriptions.
Tell the team you are comparing options so they can state what makes their quote competitive and what it covers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a rate I found online from last year?
No. Freight rates change with fuel costs, capacity, exchange rates and demand. A rate quoted at any point in the past is not a reliable guide to what you will be quoted today. Request a current quote for your specific cargo.
Will the quote I receive be all-inclusive?
Only if the quote says so explicitly. Ask what the quoted price includes and what is billed separately. Common items that may not be included are destination handling, duties, last-mile delivery and fuel surcharges. Only rely on a written offer that states its scope.
Does package size matter if the goods are not heavy?
It can. Many freight services charge by whichever is higher: actual weight or volumetric weight. A large, lightweight package may cost more than its actual weight suggests. Confirm which charging method applies when you request your quote.
Discuss your shipment
Request a quote from Tianah. Provide your packed dimensions and weight, full item description, origin in Nigeria and complete US delivery address. The team will quote based on your actual cargo.