How to Send a Package Internationally
When preparing to send a package internationally, the best place to start is the United States Postal Service website. The site allows you to print shipping labels and calculate postage, and there are other packaging and mailing tips. Although the website is a great place to start, if you are unsure of the weight of the package, it may be a good idea to visit a local post office. Also, you may need to drop off the package at the post office if requesting a carrier pickup is not possible.
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Instructions
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Go to the USPS website. A link is available in the References section.
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Click on "Print a Shipping Label" on the top red bar.
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Select the country where you are sending the package. Click "Sign In" to sign into an existing USPS account. If you do not have an account, follow the prompts on the next screen to set one up.
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Enter your address and the mailing address for the package on the next screen. Enter the weight of the package, the value of the package's contents and the shipping date. Click "Continue."
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Choose a method for shipping on the next page. There are several options available. Click on the question mark next to each option for more information about it, such as delivery time frames and other information. Click "Continue."
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Complete the Customs Declaration on the next page. You are required to list the contents of the package, the value and other information. Click "Continue" when you are finished.
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Check the completed shipping information on the next screen. Click "Continue" to pay and print out your label.
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Affix the label to the securely packed package. For more information about preparing packages for mailing, use the link in the References section.
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Drop off the package at a local post office. Or request a carrier pickup online. To do this, click on "Schedule a Pickup" on the red bar on the main USPS webpage, and enter the required information.
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