Furniture Shipping Cost from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Tokyo

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).

US to Japan shipping costs vary widely, from ~$18 for small, light documents (USPS) up to $100+ for heavier or faster parcels (FedEx/UPS/DHL), with a 1-4 lb package often costing $20-$60 (USPS Priority/Economy), while larger or faster shipments (2-10 lbs) can range from $60 to over $200+, depending heavily on weight, speed (days vs. weeks), and carrier. For budget options, USPS First-Class and Priority Mail are good for <4lbs, while UPS/FedEx offer faster, premium services.

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.