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Take Your Business Global

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You Know Your Business. We Know Shipping.

Let us help you find the most affordable and efficient ways to send and receive international shipments. Shipping internationally with USPS®, you get:

  • Cost-effective Bulk and Package Services
  • Free Shipping Software
  • Volume Savings

International Sales Executive

Find the International Sales Executive in your region to discuss your specific product and pricing solution needs.

Download the list of International Sales Executives (RTF)

Global sales support is also available at [email protected]. For Customer Service issues with international shipments, contact USPS Customer Service at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777).

Export Support

USPS Global Shipping Software

Our software guides you through the shipping process. Use it to:

  • Create mailing labels, customs forms, postage statements, and manifests
  • Prepare documentation for export screening
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What Global Shipping Software Does:

  • Accepts package information on-screen or electronically, reducing or eliminating user data entry.
  • Assigns individual package identification or tracking numbers.
  • Calculates postage prices.
  • Generates mailing labels, customs forms, postage statements, and manifests (including the PS Form 3700 (PDF | 84KB), PS Form 3152 (PDF | 37KB), and the Detailed Manifest form).
  • Provides 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

  • The mailer must pay postage with a Permit Imprint.
  • The mailer must have a Manifest Mailing System authorization letter (or previously-approved service agreement) as set forth in DMM 705.2.0.
  • Mailings must meet applicable weight and/or volume permit imprint and manifesting requirements.

Technical Requirements

  • A PC running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.
  • Internet Explorer 6 or higher.
  • A label printer that has Windows drivers and is capable of generating 4-inch by 6-inch labels.
  • A local or networked document printer.
  • Reliable Internet connection.
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Technical Assistance

Need help with the software? Email [email protected]

 

 

International Services

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

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Package Services

Priority Mail Express International®
Priority Mail International®
First-Class Package International Service®

Bulk Services

International Priority Airmail®
International Surface Airlift®
Airmail M-Bags™

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Commercial ePacket®

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

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Package or Parcel Requirements:

  • Maximum length is 24″.
  • Minimum size is large enough to accommodate required elements, such as postage, address, and customs form.
  • The 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.

 

Import Support

Global Direct Entry®

With Global Direct Entry service:

  • Merchandise is processed overseas before being sent to the U.S.
  • Shipments must be cleared by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
  • Certain approved wholesalers put shipments into U.S. mail stream.
Show Details about Global Direct Entry

Qualified Global Direct Entry (GDE) Wholesalers

AirCityPost
Bombino Express
Boxc
Chit Chats Express
DDP Courier LLC
DHL Global Mail
DTDC Express
ECMS Express, Inc.
ePostg
Estafeta USA
FNS, Inc.
Freipost Global
GELS Logistics, Inc.
Global Direct Logistics, LLC
International Bridge, Inc.
JET E-Commerce Logistics
Newgistics, Inc.
Norsk Global
OCS UK Ltd
On Demand Mail Services
Orange Distribution Solutions, Inc.
UKP Worldwide
US ELogistics Service Corp
WEX24
Wizmo Solutions Inc.
WN Shipping
ZTO

 

 

How it Works

  1. The item is shipped to the U.S border/port.
  2. The item clears customs.
  3. The item enters the USPS mail stream.
  4. USPS® delivers the item via the specified service

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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.
Dahlgren's Mailing Service, 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
Post-Edge International, Inc. (PEI)
RR Donnelley International Services
VIPparcel
Zip Mail Services, Inc.