Appliances Shipping Cost from Osaka to Portland, Oregon

How long does it take to ship from Japan to the USA? Rules of thumbs for lead times (in regular conditions) are 1-2 weeks for regular post, 3 days for air express freight, 8-10 days for air freight, and 30-40 days for ocean freight.

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.

The cheapest way to ship 50 lbs usually involves FedEx Ground or UPS Ground for long distances or a large, bulky box, but USPS Ground Advantage is often best for shorter distances or if it fits in a large Flat Rate box. Using online discount platforms like Pirate Ship, Easyship, or Parcel Monkey can unlock significant savings over retail rates, especially for FedEx/UPS.