Shipping International Mail
We make it easy to ship mail abroad.
- Prepare it.
Determining which customs declaration form to use for your shipment depends on the service you use, value of the contents, package weight, and final destination.
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Certain international shipments require an export license. For more information, refer to the International Mail Manual (IMM®) – Section 532.
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If your shipment requires an export license, use a PS Form 2976-A customs declaration and ship your international mailpiece via Priority Mail International® or Express Mail International® if available to the destination. Refer to the Individual Country Listing in the International Mail Manual for mail class availability and weight/size limits.
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- Label it.
Save time and receive special postage discounts by preparing your combined shipping label and customs declaration form and paying for your postage online using Click-N-Ship.
Please note: This Click-N-Ship service can be used for Priority Mail International, Express Mail International, and Global Express Guaranteed®. We will update this page as new products are added.
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Once you have printed your combined shipping label and customs form, sign it, place it into PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope — CP 91, and then secure PS Form 2976-E to the front of your shipment, making sure all customs and shipping information remains visible and legible. When using both a shipping label and a customs declaration form, ensure the sender and recipient information is the same on both.
You can also complete your customs declaration online and pay for your postage at the Post Office™.
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Ship it.
If you complete your shipping label and customs declaration form online, pay for your postage online, and schedule a pickup, then you can leave the rest to us. Print and affix the customs form to your package.
If using a PS Form 2976-A, insert the completed form(s) into PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope. Enclose any commercial documents in the envelope. Do not fold the form set or wrap it around the package. The entire barcode and all information must be visible. Remove the backing sheet and affix the envelope to the package on the address side.
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Or if you prefer, you can deposit your shipment in a collection box or bring it to a Post Office™ or any business that accepts outbound international mail on behalf of the Postal Service™.
*Note: Any mailpiece, including mail destined to APO/FPO/DPO addresses, with a customs declaration that was not completed and submitted online (e.g., using Click-N-Ship) must be presented to an employee at a retail service counter at a Post Office location. In addition, any mailpiece that requires a customs declaration and bears postage stamps must also be presented to an employee at a retail service counter at a Post Office location.
Download Publication 613 Shipping International Packages for a printable guide to sending international mail. ›
Federal Export Control Agency Resources
Federal export laws and regulations are designed to protect U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. Failure to comply with these federal regulations can result in civil and criminal penalties.
Use these resources to get more information on federal export laws that may affect your international shipment.
Commerce Department Export Controls ›
Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control ›
Census Bureau ›
While customers are responsible for complying with federal export laws, the Postal Service™ provides tools and resources to help ensure your international mail can be delivered in a safe and timely manner.
For more information on USPS® international shipping…
- Visit any Post Office™ location to speak with a Retail Associate
- Call 1-800-ASK-USPS® (1-800-275-8777)
For more information and specifics on international mail and export requirements, review the following resources…
International Mail Manual (IMM®) ›
Bureau of Industry and Security ›
Office of Foreign Assets Control ›
State Department, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls ›
U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division ›
For full information on how to apply for an export license…
Visit the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) Exporting Basics ›
Visit the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Resource Center ›
Visit the State Department’s Registration Site ›
Visit the State Department’s Licensing Site ›
Find more information on how to file electronic export information ›