Appliances Shipping Cost from Washington, District of Columbia to Maputo

Shipping to Africa from the USA varies wildly, from ~$20-$60 for small, light packages via USPS/budget couriers (weeks/months) to $100s for faster services (FedEx/UPS), and much cheaper per pound for large cargo via ocean freight ($0.50-$1.20/kg), depending heavily on destination (South Africa vs. Kenya), speed, size, weight, and chosen carrier like FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, or freight forwarders.

Shipping a 50 lb box typically costs $40 to $80+ for ground services, depending heavily on distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use your own box or flat-rate options, with USPS often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive for longer hauls, though expect added handling fees for over 50 lbs. Expect around $38-$65 (USPS Ground), $42-$72 (UPS Ground), or $41-$70 (FedEx Ground) for typical cross-country routes, plus potential surcharges.

The cheapest international shipping from the USA usually involves USPS First-Class Package International for small items (under 4 lbs), starting around $17-$20, or their Priority Mail International Flat Rate for heavier items (up to 20 lbs) with fixed pricing, but for heavier/faster needs, using multi-carrier platforms like Parcel Monkey, Easyship, or ShipStation to access deep discounts on FedEx/UPS/DHL can beat retail rates, balancing cost, speed, and reliability.