Appliances Shipping Cost from Frankfurt to Santiago

International Shipping rates to Chile from the US F.A.Q. International shipping rates are typically more expensive than domestic shipping rates. This is because of several factors, such as import taxes, customs duties, logistics, and fuel costs involved in delivering shipments overseas.

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.

Shipping from Germany to the USA takes anywhere from 1-3 days for express air courier (like DHL, FedEx) to 2-4 weeks for standard post, while slower sea freight can take 4-6 weeks or more, depending heavily on the chosen method (express, air, sea) and current conditions like customs. Express services are fastest but costly, whereas ocean freight is cheap but slow, with standard options falling in between.