Shipping from Mississippi to Sao Tome and Principe

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.

How do I calculate shipping costs? To calculate shipping cost, enter your package's dimensions, weight, and destination ZIP code. Carrier rates are based on distance, size, weight, service type, and whether dimensional pricing applies.

The cheapest way to ship boxes to another state depends on weight and contents: USPS Ground Advantage is often best for lighter items (under 10-20 lbs) and Media Mail for books/media ; for heavier, bulky boxes (over 20-40 lbs), UPS Ground or FedEx Ground/Home Delivery become more competitive, especially if you use third-party platforms like Pirate Ship for discounted rates. Always compare rates using online tools and consider if flat-rate (USPS) or weight/distance pricing (others) is better for your specific package.

To calculate UPS shipping cost, use the UPS website or a third-party calculator, inputting package weight, dimensions (L x W x H in inches), origin/destination ZIP codes, and service level (Ground, Express) to get a quote, with costs based on billable weight (actual vs. dimensional, whichever is higher) plus service, distance, and potential surcharges.

What countries can you not ship to from the US? Certain countries, including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, and Crimea (Ukraine), are banned from US shipping due to export restrictions and sanctions. If your country is on the list, US stores and Global Shopaholics cannot ship there.

Generally, the island state of São Tomé and Príncipe is a very safe place for travellers to visit. There is very little violent crime on the islands, and violent crimes like armed robberies and rapes are still rare. Visitors can safely walk around the streets of the capital at practically any time of the day or night.

For businesses with time-sensitive shipments, we recommend using DHL Express. With this shipping solution, you have access to the DHL Express Global Trade Services toolkit. Our Landed Cost Estimator lets you calculate duties, taxes and more so you know what your shipping costs are upfront.

USPS First Class International is the cheapest for parcels under 4.4 lbs—but it's slow and lacks insurance. GlobalPost Economy offers better tracking at similar pricing and supports more destinations. UPS & FedEx offer faster delivery and better tracking, with steep discounts available via ShipStation.