We ship household furniture, cartons and cars from Jeddah to the USA by sea in containers, and by air for urgent items, from any Jeddah district to New York, Washington, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles and every state. A 20-foot container starts from SAR 37,300, one cubic metre in a shared container from SAR 520 and air freight from SAR 70 per kg. Call or WhatsApp us on 0553923364.
Shipping prices from Jeddah to the USA
| Shipment | From | Door-to-door time |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent air freight | SAR 70 per kg | 4 to 7 days |
| One cubic metre in a shared container | SAR 520 | 40 to 55 days |
| One room in a shared container (about 5 m³) | SAR 2,600 | 40 to 55 days |
| Full 20-foot container (2–3 bedroom flat) | SAR 37,300 | 30 to 45 days |
| Full 40-foot container (house or villa) | SAR 71,000 | 30 to 45 days |
| Sedan | SAR 5,200 | 30 to 45 days |
The price covers packing and loading at your home in Jeddah, export clearance at Jeddah port and sea freight to New York/New Jersey, Savannah and Houston on the east and Gulf coasts, and Los Angeles/Long Beach on the west. Clearance in the USA and delivery to your door there are worked out with you before collection, depending on the city, and come down when your belongings qualify for the personal-effects relief.
How does a shipment get from Jeddah to the USA?
For the east coast, the ship leaves Jeddah through the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean and crosses the Atlantic to New York/New Jersey or Savannah, continuing to Houston on the Gulf of Mexico. For the west coast we usually ship via Asian hubs to Los Angeles and Long Beach. From the port we deliver by truck or rail to your state.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Export port | Jeddah Islamic Port |
| Arrival ports | New York/New Jersey, Savannah and Houston on the east and Gulf coasts, and Los Angeles/Long Beach on the west |
| Sea freight | 30 to 45 days |
| Air freight | from King Abdulaziz International Airport, 4 to 7 days |
Transit times to cities in the USA
| City in the USA | Arrival port | Time, roughly |
|---|---|---|
| New York and New Jersey | New York/New Jersey | 30 to 38 days |
| Washington and Virginia | New York or Norfolk | 32 to 40 days |
| Atlanta and Florida | Savannah | 32 to 40 days |
| Houston and Dallas | Houston | 35 to 43 days |
| Chicago and Michigan | New York, then rail | 36 to 45 days |
| Los Angeles and California | Los Angeles/Long Beach | 38 to 48 days |
Furniture shipping from Jeddah to the USA
The sea voyage to the USA is long, and the container crosses the Red Sea and goes through changes in heat and humidity before it arrives. So our packing is made for the sea, not for a move across town:
- Wood and bedrooms: fully dismantled, each panel wrapped in a blanket and then film, screws bagged and tied to the piece
- Sofas and majlis seating: bubble film, then a cover that keeps humidity out for the whole voyage
- Glass and mirrors: heavy cardboard with corner guards, and large pieces in slim wooden crates
- Appliances: emptied and dried, with the fridge and washer secured upright at the front of the container
- Cartons: new, numbered by room, and stacked floor to ceiling so nothing moves
We write the inventory with you in English, carton by carton, because it is the first paper the customs officer in the USA asks for, and the relief is decided on it.
Shared or full container to the USA?
| Comparison | Shared container | Full container |
|---|---|---|
| Suits | one room, or bags and cartons | a whole flat or house, with a car |
| Price | per cubic metre, from SAR 520 | from SAR 37,300 for 20 feet |
| Time | 40 to 55 days | 30 to 45 days |
| Security | opened with other shipments at unloading | sealed from your home to the arrival port |
From three rooms up, a full container is usually cheaper per cubic metre, faster, and your belongings are handled less.
Customs relief on personal effects in the USA
The USA exempts used household effects from duty if they were used abroad for at least a year, with the owner filing a declaration on CBP Form 3299. The conditions:
- Period of use: at least a year abroad, not necessarily continuous
- Purpose: personal use, not for sale or for another person
- Declaration: a signed CBP Form 3299 with the inventory and a passport copy
- Proof: customs may ask for evidence of the year of use
- Recipient: the owner or a family member resident with them
Car shipping from Jeddah to the USA
A car can enter the USA only if it meets US safety and emissions standards, and Gulf-spec cars usually differ, except those 25 years old or more. So we check your car’s compliance before any booking and prepare the entry forms with you.
- Sedan: from SAR 5,200
- How it ships: covered inside a container after its compliance is confirmed
- Export papers from Jeddah: the registration, the owner’s ID, a no-fines clearance, and an Absher authorization if someone else ships it
Air freight from Jeddah to the USA
We ship by air from King Abdulaziz International Airport to New York, Washington, Houston and Los Angeles, and the shipment arrives in 4 to 7 days including clearance. Prices start from SAR 70 per kg, on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher, and suit papers and certificates, first-week essentials and prescribed medicines.
Bags, cartons and parcels
If all you have is bags and cartons, we add them to a shared container by the cubic metre, or send them by air if you need them quickly. Students heading to the USA usually send books and winter clothes by sea and carry what they need for the first month on the plane.
How much does it cost to ship a home from Jeddah to the USA? An example
A scholarship student in Al Naeem heading to Houston with his family, with 12 cubic metres of furniture and cartons. A shared container starts from SAR 6,240, in 40 to 55 days, and belongings used for a year or more enter duty-free with a CBP 3299 declaration, while they carry first-month essentials on the plane.
Documents needed
- Furniture and belongings: a copy of your passport, your visa or residence in the USA, an English inventory, your address there and a clearance authorization
- Cars: the registration, a copy of the owner’s ID, a no-fines clearance, and the purchase invoice or proof of ownership
- Relief: a signed CBP Form 3299, copies of your passport and visa, and your US address
Prohibited and restricted items to the USA
Weapons and ammunition, narcotics, meat and fresh fruit and vegetables, plants, seeds and soil, medicines without a prescription, counterfeit goods, products of protected species, gas cylinders, fuel and hazardous materials, and cars that do not meet US standards.
How shipping from Jeddah to the USA works
- WhatsApp us on 0553923364 with photos or a list of your belongings, your district in Jeddah and your city in the USA.
- We give you the price, the transit time and the best option: shared container, full container or air.
- We set a collection day, and the team arrives with packing materials.
- We dismantle, pack and number, write the English inventory and load the container at your home.
- We clear export at Jeddah port and send you the bill of lading and the ship’s arrival date.
- Clearance takes place in the USA and the shipment is delivered to your address.
Tips before shipping to the USA
- Check your car before shipping: most Gulf-spec cars don’t comply
- Don’t ship food: agricultural customs are very strict
- Clean garden and camping gear: of soil and mud
- Send urgent items by air: papers and first-month essentials
Why Al Fares Al Dhahabi for shipping from Jeddah to the USA?
- Loaded at your door: with Jeddah port minutes from most districts
- Packing for the sea: with new materials built for a long voyage
- A customs-ready inventory: in English and in detail
- A price before collection: and a clear account of what it covers and what it doesn’t
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to the USA
How much does shipping from Jeddah to the USA cost?
A 20-foot container from SAR 37,300, one cubic metre in a shared container from SAR 520, and air freight from SAR 70 per kg.
How many days does sea freight to the USA take?
30 to 45 days door to door for a full container.
How long does air freight to the USA take?
4 to 7 days including clearance.
Which port does the container arrive at in the USA?
It depends on your state: New York/New Jersey, Savannah or Houston for the east and centre, and Los Angeles/Long Beach for the west.
Is used furniture free of customs duty?
Yes, if you used them abroad for at least a year and file CBP Form 3299.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to the USA?
From SAR 5,200 for a sedan, and we check its entry conditions for the USA before booking.
What is the cheapest way to ship?
A shared container for small quantities, and a full container for flats and houses, as it is cheaper per cubic metre.
Do you collect from Makkah, Madinah and Taif?
Yes, and from Rabigh and Yanbu; we bring the container to Jeddah port.
Is delivery door to door?
Yes, from your home in Jeddah to your address in the USA.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, for a small percentage of the declared value, and we recommend it for long sea voyages.
