Appliances Shipping Cost from San Francisco, California to Yokohama

US to Japan shipping costs vary widely, from ~$18 for small, light documents (USPS) up to $100+ for heavier or faster parcels (FedEx/UPS/DHL), with a 1-4 lb package often costing $20-$60 (USPS Priority/Economy), while larger or faster shipments (2-10 lbs) can range from $60 to over $200+, depending heavily on weight, speed (days vs. weeks), and carrier. For budget options, USPS First-Class and Priority Mail are good for <4lbs, while UPS/FedEx offer faster, premium services.

Defrost refrigerators at least 24 hours ahead of time. Remove and pack all shelves and drawers separately. Clean and pack ovens, all racks, knobs, and grills separately. Washers and dryers should have their hoses removed and packed by themselves — with the dryer's drum properly secured.

Shipping from Japan to California varies from a few days to several weeks, depending on the speed of service: Express air (DHL/FedEx/UPS) takes 1-7 business days; Standard Airmail (like USPS/Japan Post) is about 1-3 weeks; while Ocean Freight can take 3-5 weeks or more for large/slow cargo, with customs adding time.