Shipping to Japan?

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Becca4277

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Jan 3, 2006
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I just sold a handbag to a buyer in Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto. I am trying to get a price quote for shipping to her, but am only coming up with $80-90 through UPS. Is it really that much to ship a 4 lbs package?
 
From NYC area for a one pound package,
usps.com says these are the rates: Global Express Guaranteed® Document Service more info about Global Express Guaranteed Document Service See Service Guide Before Mailing 1 - 3 Days $41.00
Global Express Guaranteed® Non-Document Service more info about Global Express Guaranteed Non-Document Service See Service Guide Before Mailing 1 - 3 Days
Calculate Global Express Mail™ (EMS) more info about Global Express Mail (EMS) (Calculate Guaranteed Date) 3 - 5 Days $22.55
Global Priority Mail - Flat-rate Envelope (Large) more info about Global Priority Mail - Flat-rate Envelope (Large) 4 - 6 Days $9.50
Global Priority Mail - Flat-rate Envelope (Small) more info about Global Priority Mail - Flat-rate Envelope (Small) 4 - 6 Days $5.25
Global Priority Mail - Variable Weight (Single) more info about Global Priority Mail - Variable Weight (Single) 4 - 6 Days $11.50
Airmail Letter Post more info about Airmail Letter Post 4 - 7 Days $10.20
Airmail Parcel Post more info about Airmail Parcel Post 4 - 10 Days $17.25
Economy (Surface) Letter Post more info about Economy (Surface) Letter Post (Rate for pieces 16 ounces or less) 4 - 6 Weeks $4.25
Economy (Surface) Parcel Post more info about Economy (Surface) Parcel Post (Rate for pieces 5 pounds or less) 4 - 6 Weeks $24.50