Furniture Shipping Cost from Brussels to San Jose, California

Shipping from Belgium to the US typically takes 3 days to over a month, depending heavily on the method: Air Express is 1-5 days (fastest), standard Air Freight is 2-9 days, while slower Ocean Freight can range from 2-4 weeks or more, with express services being pricier but quicker, and economy options offering lower costs with longer waits, plus customs delays can add time.

Ocean freight shipping Ocean shipping is a great option for bulkier shipments since it offers much more space than air for a lower price. Depending on how large your shipments are, and how frequently you ship, you can choose either LCL (less than a container load) or FCL (full container load).

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.