Mattress Shipping Cost from Tokyo to San Antonio, Texas

Shipping from Japan to USA pricing At about $3 per kilo, standard air freight is the cheapest option for shipments between about 150 kilos and 500 kg. Very light shipments for their size might be charged on dimensional weight, rather than actual weight.

Shipping A Mattress With USPS The cheapest option is USPS Retail Ground delivery, but if you need expedited shipping, you can pay extra for Priority Mail 2-Day delivery and Priority Mail Express 1-Day delivery. You can calculate your USPS shipping costs with their online Retail Postage Price Calculator.

Yes, there are import duties and fees for goods coming from Japan to the U.S., with a new framework imposing a baseline 15% tariff on most Japanese imports as of late 2025, ending the previous $800 duty-free exemption for many items. These tariffs, plus carrier fees and processing charges, apply to both commercial and personal imports, though some specific items might have different rates or exemptions (like certain foods), and the method of shipment (courier vs. postal) affects how quickly duties are applied and calculated.