Shipping from Minnesota to Togo

Amazon USA does not ship most products directly to Togo —use a package forwarding service for access.

The cheapest way to ship internationally from the USA is typically USPS First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) for lightweight items (under 4 lbs), offering rates from around $17.85, while USPS First-Class Mail International (for letters/postcards) is cheapest for documents. For slightly heavier or larger parcels, compare services like FedEx International Connect Plus, DHL eCommerce, or using platforms like Easyship, ShipStation, and Global Shopaholics to find discounts on carriers like FedEx and UPS.

Shipping a 40ft container to Ghana in late 2025 typically costs between $3,000 to $6,000+ for ocean freight, varying significantly by origin (China, USA, Dubai), fuel prices, port congestion, and carrier, with higher rates from the US ($5,000-$6,000 average) and potentially lower from Asia, plus extra fees like handling and documentation in Ghana.

Amazon USA does not ship most products directly to Togo —use a package forwarding service for access.

There is nothing like duty-free in Togo as some want us to believe. Duties are paid on all Customs bonded car parks in Togo after a purchase… as the Director General of Ghana Port and Harbour Authority explained in details with the video below; “ The free port concept… I think we always try to explain.

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Shipping a 50 lb box typically costs $40 to $80+ for ground services, depending heavily on distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use your own box or flat-rate options, with USPS often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive for longer hauls, though expect added handling fees for over 50 lbs. Expect around $38-$65 (USPS Ground), $42-$72 (UPS Ground), or $41-$70 (FedEx Ground) for typical cross-country routes, plus potential surcharges.

The average cost to ship a 20 lb package using Ground services is $34.71. The average cost to ship a 20 lb package using Express services is $236.28. NOTE: Shipping costs can vary based on the size and contents of your package.

First-Class Mail International stands out as the most affordable way to send letters, large envelopes, and parcels weighing less than 4.4 lbs to more than 180 countries.