Appliances Shipping Cost from Osaka to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Shipping from Japan to the US varies wildly by weight, speed, and carrier, but expect anywhere from $20-$40 for small, light items (under 1kg) via slower methods like Airmail/SAL to $50+ for heavier parcels or express services (EMS/DHL/FedEx), with small packets starting around $25-$30 for 1-2 weeks delivery, and EMS offering 3-6 day service for roughly $30+ for 1kg. Japan Post is generally cheaper for weight-based shipping, while private carriers (DHL/FedEx) use size/weight (volumetric) pricing.

How Much Does It Cost To Ship Appliances? In general, for an appliance shipping service, you can expect to pay around $1.81 per mile for shorter trips and $0.59 per mile for longer journeys.

Yes, shipping from Japan to the USA is happening, but Japan Post has largely suspended standard parcel services (EMS, Air/Surface parcels) due to new U.S. customs rules impacting items over $100; instead, most businesses and individuals are using private couriers like DHL, FedEx, or UPS, which remain operational and can handle customs compliance for both small and large shipments, though often at a higher cost.