Mattress Shipping Cost from Tokyo to Seattle, Washington

Yes, there are import duties and fees from Japan to the USA, with recent policy changes (August 2025) introducing a 15% tariff on most Japanese goods and ending the $800 duty-free exemption, meaning almost all shipments now incur duties and carrier processing fees. The exact duty depends on the item's Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code, but expect to pay the base tariff plus potential extra charges, especially for goods made in China but shipped from Japan.

Shipping from Japan to the US varies drastically by method, from 2-5 days via express air (DHL, FedEx, EMS) for fast, small items, to 1-3 weeks for standard Airmail/SAL, and 1-3 months for the slowest Sea Mail/Surface Freight, with customs delays adding unpredictability. Faster methods are pricier but quicker; ocean freight is best for large/heavy goods but takes weeks/months.

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.