Appliances Shipping Cost from Tokyo to Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

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.

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.

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.