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Tariff edition — July 2026
Ship From Bali — shipfrombali.com

Published — nothing behind a form

Shipping from Bali, with the rates published.

Door-to-door sea and air freight for furniture, art and personal effects — from Bali to the USA, Australia and Europe, customs paperwork included.

A shipping concierge, not a licensed customs broker — quotes are relayed from vetted, licensed freight partners.

Per CBM · sea LCL, all-in
USD 150–250
Per kg · air freight
USD 4–12
Written all-in quote
24 h
Door to door by sea
28–56 days
Boats moored in the turquoise bay of Padangbai harbour, east Bali
Padangbai harbour, east Bali

The estimator desk

Load & Land Estimator

Pick a mode and a route, set your volume or weight, and read an indicative band straight from the published tariff. No form, no gate.

1 · Load — choose a mode
3.0

Billed volume floors at the published 1-CBM minimum.

2 · Land — indicative all-in band

USD 450 – 750

Bali → Los Angeles · 42–56 days door to door by sea LCL

Indicative, tariff edition July 2026. Your final all-in quote comes in writing within 24 business hours of a free cargo survey.

Send this estimate on WhatsApp

Published rate sheets

The rate board & transit matrix

The same tariff the estimator reads — indicative bands, stamped July 2026, confirmed in writing per shipment.

Tariff edition · July 2026Full price list

A · Rate board

Service USD
Sea LCL — all published routes per CBM, all-in 150–250
Sea LCL minimum charge per shipment 1 CBM
FCL 20ft Indonesia → USA per container 2,500–4,500
FCL 40ft Indonesia → USA per container 4,000–7,000
Air economy per kg 4–7
Air express per kg 5–12
Air security surcharge per kg ~0.50
Marine / air cargo insurance of declared value ~2%

All-in = pickup, crating, freight, export paperwork and standard destination handling.

B · Transit times

Bali → Sea LCL (days) Air (bus. days)
Los Angeles 42–56 3–7
New York 42–56 3–7
Houston 42–56 3–7
Seattle 42–56 3–7
Sydney 28–42 3–7
Rotterdam 42–56 3–7

Windows include export clearance in Indonesia and import clearance at destination.

Carpenter working timber at a workbench in a workshop
Every crate is built by hand, to the item

The crating standard

Packed like it has to cross an ocean — because it does

Every shipment is surveyed, crated and photo-documented before it leaves Bali. The spec is standard, not an upsell.

  1. Free cargo survey

    We measure, photograph and list your items at your villa, hotel or workshop.

  2. Crate & document

    ISPM-15 crating, condition report and export paperwork — before anything moves.

  3. Sail or fly

    Sea LCL, FCL or air freight to your destination port or airport, tracked end to end.

  4. Clear & deliver

    Import clearance by licensed partners, then delivery to your door.

The spec, every time

  • ISPM-15 heat-treated timber
  • Custom plywood crate walls
  • High-density foam lining
  • Acid-free glassine for art
  • Moisture barrier for sea LCL
  • Photo-documented condition report

Import duty snapshot

What you’ll pay at the border — the short version

General guidance as of July 2026, not customs or legal advice. Duty is confirmed per shipment during your survey.

01 / 03
  • US 01 / 03

    United States

    Used household effects owned 12+ months generally enter duty-free. New furniture and art are assessed by HTS code and declared value.

    Shipping to the USA
  • AU 02 / 03

    Australia

    Imports above AUD 1,000 generally attract GST plus any duty. Timber must clear biosecurity — our ISPM-15 crating is built for it.

    Shipping to Australia
  • EU 03 / 03

    European Union

    Import VAT applies at the destination rate. Returning residents may qualify for relief on used personal effects.

    Shipping to Europe

The journey

From workshop to destination port

Every shipment passes the same stations: crafted, crated, consolidated, shipped and cleared.

Asked constantly

Five questions, answered from the tariff

How much does it cost to ship from Bali to the USA?

Sea LCL runs USD 150–250 per CBM all-in (July 2026), billed at a 1-CBM minimum. A 20ft container runs roughly USD 2,500–4,500 Indonesia → USA. You get a written all-in quote within 24 business hours of a free survey.

What is the cheapest way to ship from Bali to the US?

Consolidated sea LCL is usually the lowest cost per volume for furniture and household goods. Air only wins for small, urgent shipments.

How much is import duty from Indonesia to the USA?

Used household effects owned 12+ months generally enter duty-free; new goods are assessed by HTS classification and declared value. We confirm the duty picture for your items during the survey.

How long does shipping from Bali take?

Door to door by sea: Australia 4–8 weeks, USA and Europe 6–12 weeks. By air: 3–10 business days. Windows include customs clearance on both ends.

What can’t be shipped from Bali?

Hazardous goods, aerosols and flammables (especially by air), CITES-protected wildlife products, and untreated timber without ISPM-15 certification. When in doubt, ask before you buy — the survey is free.

Phinisi ship sailing between islands at golden hour

The 24-hour desk

Get a written all-in quote within 24 business hours

Tell us what you’re shipping and where it’s going. We survey for free, then send one door-to-door figure in writing.

No obligation. Sends your message to our WhatsApp desk.