Furniture Shipping Cost from St. Paul, Minnesota to Tokyo

The average cost of an international move — including expenses like shipping and moving services — can range from about $3,000 to $18,000 or more. However, smaller moves over shorter distances may cost less, while larger, longer-distance moves may cost more.

Shipping to Japan from the US costs anywhere from ~$25 for light items (USPS First Class) to $100+ for heavier packages (FedEx/UPS Express), depending heavily on weight, speed, and carrier, with budget options like USPS taking weeks and premium services like DHL/FedEx Priority delivering in days. Expect to pay around $30-$60 for small, light parcels (under 2lbs) and significantly more for heavier goods, with factors like package size and customs impacting final price.

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.