Shipping 200-300 KG of goods from Thailand to United States, please help

[Hakuna Matata]

I need to ship 200-300 KG of goods from Thailand to the United states. 

 

Options include:

• Airfreight (air cargo)
• Ocean freight LCL (less than full container load)

 

The term is DDP United States.

 

The cost of the goods is less than $800

 

Can you, please recommend a good freight forwarder with experience in US customs clearance and shipping from Thailand to the United States.

 

Thank you.

[ChaiyaTH]

You have to be an absolute moron to even ask or post this, 200-300 kg weight and then talking 800 bucks for air cargo? lmao

[FritsSikkink]

ChatGPT:

The cost of shipping 200–300 kg of goods from Thailand to the USA depends on several factors, including:

• Shipping method: Air freight vs. sea freight

• Type of goods: General cargo, hazardous, perishable, etc.

• Packaging size/volume: Charged by volumetric weight if bulky

• Destination in the USA: East Coast vs. West Coast

• Service level: Port-to-port, door-to-door, customs clearance

• Carrier and freight forwarder pricing

1. Air Freight (Fastest, Most Expensive)

• Estimated cost:

  • $4–$8 per kg (for general cargo)

  • 200 kg = $800–$1,600

  • 300 kg = $1,200–$2,400

• Transit time: ~3–7 days

• Best for: Time-sensitive or high-value goods

2. Sea Freight (Cheaper, Slower)

• Estimated cost (LCL – Less than Container Load):

  • $100–$200 per cubic meter (volume-based, not weight)

  • Total cost estimate: $500–$1,200 for 200–300 kg, depending on volume

• Transit time: ~25–40 days (port-to-port)

• Best for: Bulk shipments, cost-sensitive goods

3. Courier Services (DHL, FedEx, UPS)

• Much more expensive for heavy shipments

• Example: FedEx/DHL rates for 200 kg can exceed $3,000–$5,000

• Not recommended unless for urgent or small parcels

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Additional Costs to Consider:

• Customs duties and taxes in the US

• Thai export handling charges

• Insurance (optional but recommended)

• Destination delivery or pickup

[mogandave]

PJ Transpack

[SAFETY FIRST]

I'll ask the mods to move to appropriate forum. 

 

You should get better feedback 

[DrJack54]

OP, surely re total value is "less than $800" is a typo. 

I can change it. What is the value? 

[Captain Flack]

I have moved this topic into general chat, so it gets should get more responses.