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International Business Shipping

Prepare & Receive Shipments with Ease

See the most affordable, efficient ways to export and import shipments with USPS®. Learn about our free shipping software, bulk and package services, and global shipping partners. Send and track your customers’ lightweight packages overseas with ePacket shipping.

To discuss your specific product and pricing solution needs, contact your region's International Sales Executive.

Download the list of USPS International Sales Executives (RTF 85 KB)

Compare International Mail & Shipping Services

USPS offers a variety of ways to get your package to its destination. See which service works for you.

International Mail Services

Export Support

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Global Shipping Software

Free USPS software guides you through the international shipping process. Shipping guides explain how to create mailing labels, customs forms, postage statements, and manifests, as well as how to prepare documentation for export screening.

What Global Shipping Software Can Do

  • Accept package information on-screen or electroncally, reducing or eliminating user data entry
  • Assign individual package identification or tracking numbers
  • Calculate postage prices
  • Generate mailing labels, customs forms, postage statements, and manifests (including the PS Form 3700 (PDF 84 KB), PS Form 3152 (PDF 37 KB), and the Detailed Manifest form)
  • Provide a data file with package processing details and tracking information to the mailer
  • Available at no cost to qualifying mailers

How It Works

  1. Pay with a Permit Imprint at a discounted postage rate.
  2. Create the required mailing labels and customs forms.
  3. Forward package data to streamline export compliance.
  4. Receive package processing details and tracking information in a data file.

Mailer Requirements

  • Ability to pay postage with a Permit Imprint
  • Manifest Mailing System authorization letter (or previously-approved service agreement) as set forth in DMM 705.2.0
  • Applicable weight and/or volume permit imprint and manifesting requirements

Technical Requirements

  • PC running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
  • Internet Explorer 6 or higher
  • Label printer with Windows drivers that can generate 4-inch by 6-inch labels
  • Local or networked document printer
  • Reliable Internet connection

Technical Assistance

Need help with the software? Email gsshelp@usps.com.

Commercial ePacket

Send lightweight Commercial ePacket® to 36 countries with the speed and transparency ecommerce customers demand. Track shipments all the way to your customer’s door.

Package or Parcel Requirements:

  • Maximum length is 24″
  • Minimum size is large enough to accommodate required elements, such as postage, address, and customs form
  • Total of length, height, and thickness cannot exceed 36″
  • Maximum weight is 4.4 lbs or 2 kg

Rolls Requirements

  • Maximum length is 36″
  • Maximum length plus twice the diameter combined is 42″
  • Minimum length is 4″
  • Minimum length plus twice the diameter combined is 6 3/4″
  • Maximum weight is 4.4 lbs or 2 kg

USPS ePacket Country List

USPS ePacket is available to the following countries:

Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Croatia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Gibraltar

Great Britain
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Japan
Korea, Republic of (South)
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta

Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Russia
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

International Bulk & Package Services

Whether you need speed or affordability, check out our international bulk and package services to find the right fit for your business shipments.

Package Services

Bulk Services

Export Laws & Rules

Access resources on export rules for U.S. businesses. Get tools and advice developed by international experts.

Get Help with Export Rules

Even though your International Sales Executive can help you navigate the export process, we recommend that you learn about federal export laws.

For additional resources on export rules, visit export.gov.

Pricing & Export Agreements

Find out how you could qualify for reduced prices and free packaging based on how much you spend on international shipping.

Global Expedited Package Service Agreements

Businesses that commit to spending $200,000 or more on shipping annually can:

  • Qualify for lower prices on Priority Mail Express International® and Priority Mail International®.
  • Get free packaging.

Commercial Plus Pricing

Businesses can qualify for deep discounts with Commercial Plus® pricing.

You must commit to spending $100,000 or more on Global Express Guaranteed®, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, or First Class Package International Service® during a calendar year.

To see if your business qualifies for reduced pricing through Commercial Plus pricing or a Global Expedited Package Service Agreement, contact your International Sales Executive.

USPS International Sales Executives (RTF 85 KB)

Customs Forms for International Mail

You generally need a customs form for international mail and parcels. The form you need depends on the service you’re using and the declared value of your mail.

Complete Customs Forms Online

Get started by providing your mailing information and package details.

Complete Your Customs Form

When you print your international postage with Click-N-Ship®, it creates customs forms for you.

Print a Label

Import Support: Global Direct Entry

Under the Global Direct Entry® (GDE) Wholesaler Program, The Postal Service® establishes relationships with certain wholesalers that tender international inbound shipments and parcels to USPS after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection has cleared the items.

How It Works

  1. Mailpiece is processed overseas and shipped to the U.S. border/port.
  2. Mailpiece clears U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
  3. Mailpiece enters the USPS mail stream.
  4. USPS delivers mailpiece via the specified service.

Qualified Global Direct Entry Wholesalers

4PX Express Co. Ltd AirCityPost Asendia USA BFE Corporation Bombino Express Boxc Chit Chats Clickbox Crane Worldwide Logistics DDP Courier LLC DTDC Express ECMS Express, Inc. ePostg Estafeta USA Evolucity Commerce FNS, Inc. Freipost Global GELS Logistics, Inc. Global Direct Logistics, LLC
International Bridge, Inc. Jet E-Commerce Logistics KWT International Landmark Global Newgistics, Inc. OCS UK Ltd On Demand Mail Services Orange Distribution Solutions, Inc. Pitney Bowes, Inc. Post-Edge International PYK Global Inc. RR Donnelley Logistics UKP Worldwide US ELogistics Service Corp VIPparcel WEX24 Wizmo Solutions Inc. WN Shipping ZTO

USPS International Shipping Partners

Use Postal Qualified Wholesalers

Postal Qualified Wholesalers work closely with the U.S. Postal Service to help businesses global mailing and shipping preparation, transportation, and printing. This includes working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to facilitate packages coming into the United States.

Access Worldwide APC Postal Logistics Asendia USA CMS, Complete Management Services, Inc. Global Postal Solutions, Inc. Globegistics, Inc. International Bound Couriers (IBC), Inc. IMEX Global Solutions International Delivery Solutions (IDS) International Mail Service, Inc. (IMS)
Mail on the Move LLC MSI Worldwide Mail Nippon Express USA, Inc. OnTrac International Pitney Bowes, Inc. Post-Edge International, Inc. (PEI) RR Donnelley International Services Skymail VIPparcel Zip Mail Services, Inc.