Shipping from Nebraska to Sao Tome and Principe

Shipping from the USA to South Africa costs vary widely, from around $20-$40 for small, slow shipments (USPS First Class/Priority) to $40-$100 for faster courier services (UPS/FedEx Economy), and upwards of $150+ for expedited, tracked international priority (FedEx/UPS Priority), with costs depending heavily on weight, speed, and courier, with Sea Freight being cheapest for bulk. Expect slower services like USPS to take weeks, while express couriers like DHL/FedEx/UPS offer 2-5 day delivery.

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.

Sea freight from the US to South Africa The average ocean freight transit time from the US to South Africa is 33 days.

Shipping to Brazil from the USA costs vary widely, from around $25-$40 for small, slow economy parcels (USPS First Class/IPA) to $40-$100+ for faster options (FedEx, DHL, UPS), depending heavily on weight, speed (days vs. weeks), and courier, with major costs often including Brazilian import duties (around 60%) on declared value + shipping, making faster services pricier but more predictable. Expect to pay more for heavier items and quicker delivery; for example, a 1 lb package might start around $78 (USPS) or $139 (UPS), while heavier parcels see costs climb significantly.

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.

Our strong global network and full range of cross-border shipping services make shipping from the United States to South Africa easy.

The cheapest way to ship internationally depends on package size, but generally, USPS First-Class Package International is best for lightweight items (under 4 lbs), while sea freight (LCL) is cheapest for large shipments or moving belongings, albeit slower. For a balance of cost and speed, consider carrier discount platforms like Easyship, ShipStation, Stamps.com that offer significant discounts on services from major carriers like UPS, FedEx, and DHL.

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.