Shipping from Vermont to Paraguay

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.

Yes, Amazon.com does ship to Paraguay through its AmazonGlobal program, but availability is limited to certain products, often with higher costs, and you'll manage customs yourself, with options like ColisExpat available to forward items Amazon won't directly ship.

The cheapest shipping company depends on your package, but USPS is usually cheapest for small, light items (under 1lb) with services like Ground Advantage or Flat Rate, while UPS & FedEx often beat USPS for heavier packages (over 5lbs), especially with commercial discounts, though they add surcharges. For best rates, use platforms like ShipStation or Pirate Ship to compare real-time prices across carriers, as they offer commercial discounts that beat retail rates.

Shipping a 20 lb box costs roughly $20-$40 for ground services (UPS/FedEx/USPS Ground Advantage) for shorter distances, but can jump significantly with faster options or longer zones, with USPS Priority Mail International starting around $30-$40 for international. Key factors are distance (zones), carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed (Ground vs. Express), and if you use online discounts or flat-rate options.

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.