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Destination · USA

Door to door shipping from Bali to the USA

Pickup anywhere in Bali, export packing, customs paperwork and delivery to your US door — by sea or air, quoted all-in within 24 business hours.

Quick answer

Sea runs about USD 150–250 per CBM, 28–45 days port to port. Air runs about USD 8–10 per kg, 2–5 days express (2026 guide). US duty is estimated in your quote.

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Per CBM · sea LCL
USD 150–250
Sea · port to port
28–45 days
Air express
2–5 days
US entry ports served
11 ports
Manhattan skyline at golden hour with the Empire State Building

New York / New Jersey: 38–45 days by sea

US customs & duty

What US customs will charge

You are the importer of record. A licensed broker files the entry — duty is estimated and itemized before you book.

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  • 9804 01 / 04

    Used personal effects: often duty-free

    Owned and used abroad at least one year, not for resale — under HTSUS 9804.00.05.

  • HS 02 / 04

    New purchases pay duty

    A new teak dining set or commissioned art doesn’t qualify — it is assessed by HS code.

  • 19% 03 / 04

    Reciprocal tariff

    The July 2025 US–Indonesia framework set about 19% on many Indonesian goods. Confirm your HS code with a broker.

  • $800 04 / 04

    De minimis suspended

    The USD 800 exemption ended for commercial shipments in late August 2025 — don’t plan small parcels around it.

Transit times

Sea transit by US entry port

Days on the water from Bali. West Coast clears first; add about a week for customs entry and trucking.

Guide · 2025–26

  • Seattle, WA

    Days at sea
    28–38
    Coast
    West

  • Honolulu, HI

    Days at sea
    28–36
    Coast
    Pacific

  • Los Angeles, CA

    Days at sea
    30–40
    Coast
    West

  • Long Beach, CA

    Days at sea
    30–40
    Coast
    West

  • Oakland, CA

    Days at sea
    32–42
    Coast
    West

  • Houston, TX

    Days at sea
    38–45
    Coast
    Gulf

  • Miami, FL

    Days at sea
    38–45
    Coast
    East

  • New York / New Jersey

    Days at sea
    38–45
    Coast
    East

  • Charleston, SC

    Days at sea
    40–45
    Coast
    East

  • Savannah, GA

    Days at sea
    40–45
    Coast
    East

  • Baltimore, MD

    Days at sea
    40–45
    Coast
    East

Source: FreightAmigo 2025 Indonesia–USA data. Air via Denpasar reaches US addresses in 3–10 business days.

Sea rates (USD guide)

LCL 150–250 per CBM. FCL 20ft 2,500–4,500; 40ft 4,000–7,000. Insurance about 2% of declared value.

Air rates (USD guide)

Economy 4–7 per kg (7–10 days); express 5–12 per kg. Add ~0.50/kg security and 15–25% fuel.

Documents

Paperwork for a clean US entry

Indonesian customs is tightening compliance through 2027, so every line needs current HS codes.

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  • Every shipment

    • Commercial invoice with HS codes
    • Packing list
    • Certificate of Origin
    • Bill of Lading or Air Waybill

    Filed through INSW. The 2025 HS updates are mandatory.

  • Used personal effects

    • Itemized packing list
    • CBP Form 3299 (usually)

    For goods you owned and used abroad at least one year.

  • Extras when needed

    • Wood endorsement
    • Stone endorsement
    • Phytosanitary certificate
    • Fumigation or treatment documents

    For teak, volcanic stone, wood or rattan pieces.

Aerial view of a container port with cranes and a docked ship
LCL cargo transships before the Pacific crossing

Routing

How Bali cargo reaches America

Bali has no direct deep-sea container service. LCL cargo trucks to Tanjung Perak, Surabaya, then transships via Singapore before crossing the Pacific.

  1. LCL — under 13 CBM

    Priced per CBM. The extra handling is why fragile pieces need proper export crating.

  2. FCL — above 13 CBM

    A 20ft container holds about 30 CBM, loaded and sealed in Bali — usually cheaper per cube.

  3. Air — via Ngurah Rai

    Departs Denpasar; priced on the greater of actual or volumetric weight.

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Asked constantly

Bali to USA questions

All shipping questions
Can I ship used personal effects from Bali to the USA duty-free?

Often, yes — under HTSUS 9804.00.05, if you owned and used them abroad at least one year and they aren’t for resale. New furniture or art is assessed by HS code. You’ll need an itemized packing list and usually CBP Form 3299.

Does door to door shipping include US customs clearance?

Yes. It covers Bali pickup, export packing and documents, freight, a US entry filed by a licensed broker, and delivery to your address. Duty stays payable by you as importer, itemized upfront.

Is LCL or a full container cheaper for a Bali-to-USA move?

The break-even sits near 13 CBM. Below it, LCL at roughly USD 150–250 per CBM wins. Above it, a 20ft container (about 30 CBM, USD 2,500–4,500) usually costs less per cube and skips transshipment handling.

Which US port is fastest for sea freight from Bali?

West Coast. Bali–Seattle runs about 28–38 days, with Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland close behind. East Coast and Gulf ports sit nearer 38–45 days. Add about a week for entry and trucking.

How is air freight from Bali to the USA priced?

On the greater of actual or volumetric weight. Economy runs USD 4–7 per kg (7–10 days); express USD 5–12 per kg (2–5 days). Budget about USD 0.50/kg security and 15–25% fuel surcharge.

Destinations & services

Plan the rest of your shipment

Furniture to the USA, other destinations and the services behind them.

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