Does USPS ship internationally? (Everything is known!)
USPS is a corporation owned and operated by the United States government. So does this mean that USPS only ships within the continental US?
Or can you also ship packages internationally? We looked into it and here’s what we found…
Does USPS ship internationally?
The United States Postal Service is a mailing company that ships to more than 180 countries. You can choose from a range of services to suit your budget and delivery speed preferences.
This article looks at USPS shipping options, focusing on international shipping: what services are available, how much they cost, and how to find them.
What international shipping services does USPS offer?
if you visit USPS website, you’ll see a row of tabs at the top.The second-to-last label is marked International Shipping and Mailing Services. This tab will take you directly to the International Services page.
Here you’ll find USPS offers 4 services:
- Worldwide express guarantee, shipping time is 1-3 business days
- Priority Mail Express International, shipping time is 3-5 business days
- Priority Mail International, shipping time is 6-10 business days
- First Class International Service, Varies by Destination
Below this list, you’ll see a similar blue tab that, if clicked, will take you to domestic mail and shipping services.
Above the list of international shipping services, you’ll see posted alerts, which are updated based on the situation. For example, at this time, the USPS has notified certain countries that mail acceptance and delivery have been affected by the Covid-19 virus.
This information ribbon includes a list of countries where temporary service and guaranteed delivery are suspended.
What other services does USPS offer?
On the International Shipping and Mailing Services Information page, you can also find some more convenient information, including:
- Packaging and Packaging Help
- Print customs forms
- transport to the army
- Apply for and/or renew a passport
- International Money Transfer
How much is USPS international shipping?
USPS shipping costs depend on what you’re sending, how quickly you want it to get there, and whether you want your package to be tracked and insured.
- Worldwide Express Guarantee – Fast delivery (1-3 days) for urgent items, prices from $67.80. Includes tracking and insurance ($100). The maximum weight is 70 pounds and the maximum combined length and circumference is 108 inches.
- Priority Mail Express International – This is a more affordable option for items that need to arrive within a week.price from $47.95, including tracking and insurance up to $200. Maximum weight is 70 lbs (box) and 4 lbs for flat rate envelopes. The maximum combined length and girth (the girth is the distance around the thickest part) is 108 inches.
- International Priority Mail – Option for flat rate pricing or pricing by weight and destination country, and 6-10 business day delivery.price from $29.60, Includes tracking and insurance.
- First Class International Service – Send lightweight items in an affordable way. Packages weigh up to 4 pounds and can contain up to $400 worth of merchandise.price from $14.85, and size restrictions apply. Delivery varies by destination.
- world class mail – Options for documents and printed materials (books).Delivery varies by destination and prices range from $2.60.
- Airmail M bag – For mass printed materials such as newspapers, magazines, books or periodicals.Delivery varies by destination and prices range from $52.80. Maximum weight is 66 lbs.
How do I ship and mail internationally using USPS?
Once you find the way View All International Mail Services, you can use the handy comparison table to determine what service you need. Note that this table can be expanded to reveal all features and options.
If you scroll past the table you will find the same information in the list Worldwide Express Guarantee Option to ship first and online. If you choose this method, you will be asked to create an account (or log into an existing account).
Alternatively, you can click learn more (You can do this for each shipping option) and then you’ll find features and pricing, size and weight requirements, and tabs so you can use shipping calculators, weights and dimensions, label and customs form printing, and insurance.
Want to learn more about USPS? Check out our related post to find out if USPS accepts FedEx returns.
in conclusion…
USPS offers a complex array of shipping and delivery services, and understanding how to access and use them can be daunting. It’s a matter of patiently exploring the USPS site to find the service you need and how to use it.
