Furniture Shipping Cost from Boston, Massachusetts to Rio de Janeiro

If you're thinking of moving to Brazil then you've probably got some furniture that needs to be shipped. Your choice is between air freight and sea freight. Air freight gets the job done quickly. Cargo planes offer a speedy service that will take just two or three days from almost anywhere around the world.

Shipping to Brazil from the USA costs vary widely, from around $18 for small, light items (USPS First-Class) to $100+ for heavier/faster shipments (FedEx/UPS/Express), depending heavily on weight, speed, and carrier, with USPS offering budget options and DHL/FedEx/UPS providing faster, more reliable service, but be aware Brazil has high import taxes (60%+) on declared values over $50.

Shipping furniture overseas is often not worth it unless pieces are high-quality, expensive, or deeply sentimental, as costs (thousands of dollars) usually outweigh the benefit, especially when good, affordable local options exist and appliances/electronics rarely work due to power/signal issues, making selling and buying new often the better, fresher start. Weigh the high cost of shipping (potentially $3,000-$10,000+) against replacement costs and the emotional value, factoring in the destination's climate and local furniture availability.