Shipping FAQs

In the U.S.A., shipping selections include FedEx or UPS for Ground Delivery, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Standard Overnight (next day delivery).  

If you wish to specify a particular carrier, please leave a comment in the comments box during checkout or contact us. Note that our shipping software automatically selects the most economical shipping option, usually Ground. You can manually select any of the other express shipping options.

U.S.A. Ground shipping rate:

• $10.00 Ground in the United States.

U.S.A. 3 Day tiered shipping rates:

•  $0.00-$50.00 - $22.00 Express Saver
• $51.00-$130.00 = $29.00 Express Saver
• $131.00-$260.00 = $38.00 Express Saver
• $261.00 and up = $47.00 Express Saver

U.S.A. 2 Day tiered shipping rates:

•  $0.00-$50.00 - $28.00 2 Day
• $51.00-$130.00 = $39.00 2 Day
• $131.00-$260.00 = $48.00 2 Day
• $261.00 and up = $59.00 2 Day

U.S.A. Standard Overnight tiered shipping rates:

• $0.00-$50.00 - $38.00 Overnight
• $51.00-$130.00 = $49.00 Overnight
• $131.00-$260.00 = $58.00 Overnight
• $261.00 and up = $69.00 Overnight

If you have trouble selecting shipping to your area during checkout, please contact us toll free at (254) 829-2135

Shipping time from Waco, Texas for in-stock products can vary from zone to zone. Typical shipping and delivery times in the continental U.S.A. are from 1-6 business days depending on your location and the type of shipping you’ve selected.

• FedEx Ground: 1-6 business days.
• FedEx Express Saver: 2-3 business days.
• FedEx 2 Day: 2 business days.
• FedEx Overnight: next business day.
• FedEx International Economy: 2-7 business days.

Please note that orders placed on Thursdays for "FedEx 2 Day" and orders placed on Fridays for "Overnight" will not arrive until the following Monday --- unless you request a special Saturday delivery, see below.

SATURDAY DELIVERY - Saturday delivery for 2 Day Air and Overnight upon request for an additional fee. 

If you need to request Saturday delivery or make special arrangements for your shipment, please email us at info@homesetadgristmill.com. You may also state this preference in the comments section during checkout. Your credit card will be charged accordingly.

Special Shipping Instructions:

Please put a note in the comments box during cart checkout with any special instructions such as "leave by back door", or "Need in hand by (X date) ..." etc. 

Please refer to the color-coded Ground Shipping Zone Chart below for approximate* U.S.A. shipping time to your location. 

*Homestead Gristmill is not responsible for delays beyond our shipping dock.

View Days to Delivery Map

In stock items ship within 24 hours of placing your order during regular business days. Often they will ship the same business day if the order is received by 3:00 p.m. CST. 

During holidays or when Homestead Gristmill is closed, backorders can take up to 30 days to ship.

Homestead Gristmill ships our products fresh directly from our factory outlet retail "brick and mortar" store located at Waco, Texas. U.S.A..

Our primary mail carriers for all U.S.A. domestic destinations are FedExor USPS depending on location and cost. Our shipping software automatically selects the most appropriate carrier unless otherwise specified by the customer. 

USPS Priority Mail is used for Alaska & Hawaii. Ground shipping to these states is not available. 

Orders to PO Boxes and APO / FPO / DPO addresses are shipped via USPS Priority Mail. 

Tracking is included on all online orders and is sent via Ship Station from FedEx, UPS or USPS. Email will appear in your inbox from info@homesteadgristmill.com. Please whitelist this address. 

Customers may request alternate shipping carriers FedEx, UPS or USPS, by leaving a request in the comment box during checkout. Your order will be adjusted accordingly.

Homestead Gristmill does not ship during holidays.

Our carriers do not operate (deliver or pickup) on the following Holidays:

Christmas Holiday - Christmas Day through New Years Day (December 24th-January 2nd)

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES - LAST DAYS TO SHIP FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERY - IN STOCK ITEMS ONLY:

Fed Ex Express Saver - Tuesday December 21st

Fed Ex 2 Day  - Wednesday December 22nd

Fed Ex Next Day Standard - Thursday December 23rd

For detailed Holiday information.

Download the FedEx holidays last day to ship here.