International Mailing and Shipping Options

International Service	Weight for Comparison	Days needed for delivery	Time Guaranteed	Insured	Tracing Available	Delivery to a P.O. Box	Comments	Starting cost to Canada	Starting cost to Europe	Last Pickup time
TNT International Express	Less than 8 ounces	1-3	√	√	√		Unlimited weight in letters. Packs are not available	20.00	30.00	4:00
FedEx International Express	Less than 8 ounces	1-3	√	√	√		Use if TNT is unavailable.	21.75	29.25	4:45
U.S.P.S. International Express Mail	Less than 8 ounces	3		√	√	√	Only express service available to a P.O. Box.	15.50	17.00	4:30
UPS Ground to Canada	Less than 8 ounces	3-7	√	√	√		Very reliable and inexpensive method to ship to Canada only.	9.34	N/A	3:00
USPS Global Priority	All that can fit in a 9x12 envelope	5-10				√	Like the domestic version, this service is not as reliable as the options above.	7.50	7.00	4:30
USPS International Airmail	Less than 1 ounce	4-14				√	Most common and easiest way to mail internationally	.60	.80	4:30
USPS International Air Parcel Post	Five pounds	5-12				√	Use for sending items weighing over four pounds	17.85	25.65	4:30
USPS International Surface Mail	Five pounds	2-6 weeks				√	Least expensive way to send anything. Not for sending letters	15.75	19.35	4:30

Important Information on Customs Forms

Customs forms are required on all international items send through the USPS if the weight of the item exceeds one pound or if the contents are anything but paper, use the small form (PS Form 2976). Both the green and white parts must be completed and remain attached to the mail piece. If the item is over four pounds or has a value exceeding $400, use the large form with the plastic sleeve (PS Form 2976A).

If the item is being sent through a private carrier, such as UPS or FedEx, any item with a commercial resale value will require the sender complete a commercial invoice. Documents shipments of 8 ounces or less usually do not require any additional documentation.