Appliances Shipping Cost from Quito to Lisbon

Cost to ship household goods to Portugal ranges $2,500-$8,000 for 20ft container in 2025. Key factors: Volume, HS codes, duties (0-14%), 24% VAT on CIF value. Sea freight: $2,000-$4,500; air: $5,000+; add 20-30% for customs. HS codes critical: Furniture 9403, electronics 85xx—use EU TARIC.

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.

First-Class Mail International stands out as the most affordable way to send letters, large envelopes, and parcels weighing less than 4.4 lbs to more than 180 countries.