How to Ship Worldwide
Shipping worldwide can seem tricky to the beginner. International shipping has different rules and restrictions than domestic shipping. Most shipping companies that provide domestic mailing services will also present worldwide shipping options. In order to speed up the delivery of your shipment, you will want to review requirements ahead of time as well as know of some shippers that provide this service.
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Instructions
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Find a shipper that allows you to send packages worldwide. Popular options include the USPS, UPS, DHL and FedEx. You may want to check each of the carrier's websites to review worldwide shipping quotes.
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Choose the type of worldwide delivery service you want to use for your shipment. Most carriers will offer both standard international delivery and express international delivery. Other service options may include international freight shipping and same-day shipping to some countries.
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Prepare your international shipment. Certain shippers, like UPS, require that you print out one of their own labels to place on the shipment prior to international mailing. You can print out the labels at one of their locations or online.
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Complete the required documentation to ship worldwide. At the very least, you will be required to include a United States customs form with your package. This form is available through your shipper and will require that you describe the contents of the package. You will also need to include approximate value of contents and sender/recipient contact information.
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Drop off your shipment. The worldwide shipping service provider can provide you with a tracking number you can use to see the status of the package.
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Tips & Warnings
For additional information on worldwide shipment documentation, you can view carrier's websites. DHL has a webpage dedicated to different forms you may need to fill out in order to mail your shipment.
