What is the cheapest way to mail a package from Vietnam to the United States?

I'm going to be traveling in Vietnam this summer and would like to send back some tailored clothing. What's the cheapest way (can be take as long as necessary) to ship an under 10KG package to the US from Vietnam?

Best Answer

In most every country, the local Postal System is the cheapest, but reliability is not always as high as a global courier service (FedEx, DHL, etc) and recourse in the event of lost or damaged goods is neigh impossible.

You need to consider the value of the goods being shipped, disappointment factor if they are lost and costs to send them home versus putting them in your baggage.

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How much does it cost to ship a package from Vietnam to USA?

How much to ship a container from Vietnam to the United States? On average, it costs $3,437 to ship one 40' container from Vietnam to the United States during peak season.

How do I ship items from Vietnam to USA?

As there is no direct land connection between Vietnam and the USA, air freight and ocean freight are the available options for shipping from Vietnam to the USA. If your shipment is large and time not an issue, ocean freight can be a good option as the transit times are slower and so less costly than air freight.

How long does it take to ship from Vietnam to us?

It takes 3-8 business days for port-to-port delivery and 8-16 for door-to-door. Express, or fast delivery, enables shipping any cargo in a short time. Therefore, it takes about three business days for the shipment to be delivered. It also comes with higher freight rates.

What is the cheapest way to send international packages?

To conclude, the cheapest international shipping options are: Typically, it's USPS because they offer international shipping rates far cheaper than UPS and FedEx. Using UPS and FedEx to ship internationally without a business account can be really costly, with rates almost being 3x higher than USPS.

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