Appliances Shipping Cost from Osaka to Detroit, Michigan

Shipping from Japan to USA pricing At about $3 per kilo, standard air freight is the cheapest option for shipments between about 150 kilos and 500 kg. Very light shipments for their size might be charged on dimensional weight, rather than actual weight.

Shipping from Japan to the US varies drastically by method, from 2-5 days via express air (DHL, FedEx, EMS) for fast, small items, to 1-3 weeks for standard Airmail/SAL, and 1-3 months for the slowest Sea Mail/Surface Freight, with customs delays adding unpredictability. Faster methods are pricier but quicker; ocean freight is best for large/heavy goods but takes weeks/months.

Shipping a 20 lb package costs roughly $20-$40 for ground services (like UPS Ground or USPS Ground Advantage) for shorter distances, but can range from $30 to over $100+ depending on speed (express is much pricier) and distance, with faster options like FedEx/UPS Next Day Air costing significantly more ($100+) and USPS Priority being a mid-range choice. Expect to pay around $30-$40 for ground, while faster services can double or triple that.