Mattress Shipping Cost from Djibouti to Tokyo

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS: Household effects are those items basic to the home. For example, furniture, televisions, radios, stoves, refrigerators. Personal and household goods which are not in commercial quantities may be cleared without the services of a licensed Customs Broker.

Shipping from Japan to the US costs vary wildly, from around $20-$40 for small, light items (Airmail/Small Packet) to hundreds for heavy or bulky goods, with speeds from days (EMS) to months (Surface), depending on weight, size, speed (EMS, Airmail, Surface), and carrier (Japan Post, FedEx, DHL). Expect at least $20-$30 for light packages, while heavy boxes can easily exceed $100-$400+.

Shipping from Japan varies wildly, from as fast as 1-4 days with express couriers (DHL, FedEx) to 1-3 months by sea (Seamail), depending on the service: Express options (EMS, FedEx/DHL) take days (2-9), Airmail (SAL, Air Parcel) takes weeks (1-6), while slowest Seamail takes months. Customs clearance and your location (US East Coast vs West Coast) also affect delivery times.