🔹 Estimated Pricing (Lagos → New York)
| Weight | Economy | Express (2–5 days) | Express 12:00 (Next-day by noon) | Priority 9:00 (Next-day by 9 AM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | $30–50 | $45–60 | $50–70 | $60–80 |
| 2 kg | $40–60 | $60–80 | $70–90 | $80–100 |
| 5 kg | $60–80 | $90–120 | $100–130 | $120–150 |
| 10 kg | $100–130 | $140–180 | $150–190 | $180–220 |
| 20 kg | $160–200 | $220–280 | $240–290 | $280–330 |
| 30 kg | $220–280 | $300–360 | $320–380 | $360–420 |
These estimates are based on typical DHL price lists for shipping from Lagos to New York
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🕒 Transit Times & Services
- Economy: 4–5 business days (standard, cost-effective)
- Express: 2–5 business days
- Express 12:00: Next-day delivery by 12 PM
- Priority 9:00: Next-day delivery by 9 AM viscorner.com
⚠️ Additional Costs to Consider
- Dimensional (Volumetric) Weight
DHL charges based on whichever is greater: actual weight or volumetric weight (i.e., package volume) dhl.com+10en.wikipedia.org+10reddit.com+10. - Fuel surcharges & remote area fees
Costs vary by location and global fuel conditions. - Customs duties & clearance
U.S. import duties may apply; DHL can bill these to you or the receiver. - Additional handling fees
Charged for oversized or non-standard packages.
🌍 Real-World Feedback
Reddit users shipping via DHL from Nigeria report:
- Estimated price: $4.5–8 per kg (economy) or $12–18 per kg (express), depending on service.
- Transit time: From 1 day (express) up to 5 days (economy).
- Pay attention to:
- Dimensional weight
- Fuel surcharges
- Customs duties
- Handling fees
💡 Tips to Save on DHL Shipping
- Request a DHL business account for discounted rates.
- Use DHL-provided boxes to optimize packaging.
- Calculate volumetric weight to avoid surprises.
- Ship consolidated or bulk to reduce the per‑kg cost.
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