How to Send Gifts to the UK From the USA
Sending gifts from the United States to the United Kingdom is easy with international courier services and online shopping options. Gifts purchased in the United States can be packed and shipped directly to friends, family or colleagues in the United Kingdom at rates which vary based on weight. Several online gift shops cater to the close relationship between the United States and Canada by offering those in "the States" the opportunity to purchase gifts that will be delivered directly to the United Kingdom.
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Instructions
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Mail a gift purchased in the United States
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Pack your gift in a box that will accommodate the size of the gift. Add polystyrene or plant-based packing peanuts to fill any spaces in the box and to protect the gift from being crushed. Tape the box closed.
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Visit the website of an international parcel shipment company. The United States Post Office also sends packages internationally. Register with the company by adding your name, address and telephone number. Some may require a credit card entry. Set up an international shipping order. Designate the name and address of the recipient.
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Complete a customs declaration form when prompted by the website. The customs form will require your name and address, the recipient's name and address, and the contents of the package. List the monetary value of the items.
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Click "Submit." Review your order. Click "Confirm Shipment." Print the label in duplicate for international shipments. Some couriers will require you to use a label envelope to affix to your package. If you have requested home pick-up service, they may be willing to insert your labels into a label envelop for you.
Online Gifts to UK Retailer
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Visit an online USA to UK gift shop or flower shop.
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Search through the offered items or flower arrangements. Select one that you think would appeal to the recipient in the UK.
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Add the item to the cart and pay with credit card. Enter delivery address as well as your billing address.
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