Need advice on shipping luggage from USA to India (Hyderabad)
A relative wants to send a suitcase from the US to Hyderabad, India. It’ll mostly contain personal items like clothes, shoes, some jewelry/accessories, and beauty/skincare products. Total weight would probably be around 40–45 kg (definitely under 100 lbs).
We’re trying to figure out the best option:
- Airline extra baggage?
- Courier/shipping companies?
- Cargo services?
- Anyone traveling from USA to Hyderabad willing to carry paid extra luggage?
Questions:
- What are the cheapest and safest ways to send this?
- Approximate cost for 40–45 kg?
- How long does delivery usually take?
- Any reliable shipping companies you’ve personally used?
- Are there services that can deliver within 30 days?
- Any customs issues we should know about for beauty products/jewelry?
- Is it better to split into 2 bags?
- Has anyone used traveler luggage groups or apps before? Were they safe?
If anyone is traveling from the USA to Hyderabad soon and has extra baggage allowance, we’re willing to pay for carrying the luggage too.
Would really appreciate recommendations or personal experiences!