Shipping from South Carolina to United States

Shipping in 2–3 Days Priority Mail ® is our bestselling mail service. Domestic deliveries arrive in 2-3 days 4 depending on where your package starts and where it's going.

SC Ports owns and operates the Port of Charleston, Inland Port Greer and Inland Port Dillon. Efficient port operations ensure the efficient movement of cargo between South Carolina and global markets, driving growth for port-dependent businesses.

Shipping a 20 lb package costs roughly $20-$40 for ground services (UPS, FedEx, USPS Ground Advantage) for shorter distances, but can range from $13 to over $100+ for faster or international options, depending heavily on the carrier, speed, and distance (zone). USPS Ground Advantage is often economical, while faster FedEx/UPS options like Next Day Air become much pricier, and sometimes splitting into lighter boxes (under 20 lbs) can be cheaper with USPS.

International shipping means moving goods across national borders, from one country to another, involving complex steps like customs clearance, specific documentation, duties/tariffs, and using various transport modes (air, sea, road). It differs from domestic shipping by requiring compliance with different countries' laws, managing currency exchange, language barriers, and potentially higher costs, but it opens up global markets for businesses and consumers.

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.

USPS provides reliable and affordable international delivery to about 180 countries through Priority Mail International. Most Priority Mail International shipments include tracking and insurance: up to $100 for nonnegotiable documents and up to $200 for merchandise.

If you're looking for cheap postage to the USA, Parcelforce Global Priority is one of the cheapest ways to send a parcel to the US and you can buy this service at a discounted rate when you book online with Parcel Monkey.

The cheapest way to ship a package in the USA is usually USPS Ground Advantage for most items under 70 lbs or light items via First-Class, while heavier packages might find savings with discounted FedEx or UPS Ground/Home Delivery, especially when using shipping platforms for commercial rates; always compare rates using your package's weight, dimensions, and destination on carrier sites or comparison tools like Easyship or ShipStation.

It's cheaper to send light packages (under 2-5 lbs) with USPS, especially using Ground Advantage or Priority Mail, but UPS becomes more cost-effective for heavier (over 5-10 lbs) or bulkier items, particularly with their competitive Ground services, while also offering more reliable tracking and handling for valuable items despite extra surcharges. The best choice depends on weight, destination, speed needed, and value, so always compare rates on the carrier websites.