Furniture Shipping Cost from Busan to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Shipping from Korea to the US varies wildly, from ~$30 for small, light USPS items to $100s for heavier parcels via DHL/FedEx, with air freight costing $7-$100+/kg depending on weight, while ocean freight is cheaper for bulk but slower, and factors like volumetric weight, speed (air vs. sea), and item value (duties/insurance) heavily influence final costs.

Shipping from China to the US varies widely, from $5-$12/kg for small express packages (3-5 days) to $5-$8/kg for air freight (4-10 days), and significantly more for larger shipments, with ocean freight costing $2,000-$6,000+ per container (2-6 weeks), depending on speed, weight, size, and market demand in late 2025. For bulk, LCL (Less than Container Load) ocean freight might cost around $50-$80 per cubic meter (CBM).

The cheapest way to ship to Korea depends on package size/weight, but for light items (under 4 lbs), USPS First-Class Package International is usually cheapest; for heavier or bulkier items, using a discounted courier service via a third-party like Easyship or Parcel Monkey, or exploring sea freight/surface mail (slowest but cheapest) or specialized luggage shippers for personal effects, are best, with FedEx International Economy or DHL Smallbox offering good value for mid-weight packages.