Shipping Cost from Osaka to Charlotte, North Carolina

Shipping furniture is expensive, typically costing $300 to over $1,000 for cross-country moves, varying greatly by size, weight, distance, and service, with small items like chairs sometimes costing $50-$200 via parcel, while large sofas can be $300-$1,500+ using LTL freight or specialized movers. Expect higher prices for long distances, heavy items, and white-glove services, but save money with disassembly or freight consolidation.

Shipping from Japan to the US varies widely, from around $20-$40 for small, light items (like books/planners) via slower methods (SAL/Airmail) to potentially hundreds for heavy or urgent packages, with costs depending on weight, size, speed (EMS, Air, Surface, DHL/FedEx), and current service availability, as Japan Post suspended some services to the US in late 2025. Expect to pay more for faster services like EMS or DHL, while surface mail is cheapest but takes months.

Shipping a 50 lb box typically costs $40 to $90+ for ground services, with FedEx Ground and UPS Ground often being the cheapest options (around $75-$85), while USPS Ground Advantage might be a bit higher ($128) or cheaper for shorter distances ($38-$48), depending heavily on distance, speed, and if you use discounted rates or flat-rate options for compact items.